Most women think weight gain in menopause is just about “slowing metabolism.” But the truth is deeper — it’s about the interaction between thyroid hormones, adrenal stress, and insulin resistance. Your Thyroid is Your The Metabolic Engine - The thyroid gland makes T4 (storage hormone) and some T3 (active hormone). - The real fat-burning hormone is T3. - approximately 80% of T3 is made in your liver, gut, muscles, kidneys, brain, and fat tissue by converting T4 → T3. If conversion is poor, or if T4 is shunted into Reverse T3 (RT3), metabolism slows and belly fat becomes “stuck.” Do You feel like you're missing Your Spark?

___________________________________________________________________________________________________ This information is for general informational, educational, or awareness purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We always encourage You to consult qualified professionals before making health, fitness, or lifestyle decisions. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Most people only hear about iodine or Hashimoto’s, but in reality, toxins, infections, stressors, and even medications can interfere with thyroid hormone production and conversion — often through their impact on the liver, kidneys, gut, brain, muscle, and fat tissue. Hidden Disruptors of Thyroid Health Heavy Metals (Mercury, Lead, Cadmium, Arsenic) - Block iodine uptake → reduce T4/T3 synthesis. - Overload the liver → poor conversion. - Damage kidneys → impaired clearance. - Neurotoxic → worsen brain thyroid signaling. Sources - fish (mercury), lead pipes/paint, cigarette smoke, contaminated soil, industrial pollution. Parasites & Infections - Gut parasites steal nutrients like zinc & selenium (needed for conversion). - Chronic infections = constant immune activation → inflammation + high cortisol → more RT3. - Liver burden from parasite toxins = sluggish conversion. Medications - there's many that affect Thyroid as well as other organs where Thyroid Hormones are created. - Do NOT stop or adjust any of these. Check with your Doctor. Environmental Toxins - Plastics (BPA, phthalates): mimic hormones, block thyroid receptors. - Pesticides: mitochondrial damage → poor T4 → T3 conversion. - Flame retardants (PBDEs): interfere with hormone transport. Fat tissue stores these toxins, which get released during weight loss → more burden on liver + thyroid. Nutrient Deficiencies - Selenium, zinc, iron → required for deiodinase enzymes. - Magnesium, B vitamins, Vitamin D/A → support conversion & gene expression. - Deficiencies = sluggish liver, weak conversion, poor receptor function.