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Originally Posted by
J. Keith Nichols MD
He didn't post any other levels for me to comment on. He did say that his thyroid labs were "acceptable "which means they were nowhere near optimal. The two most important hormones with regard to how you feel, function, perform, and overall health are thyroid and testosterone. As we age those two had the greatest impact on our health when they are optimized. Thyroid regulates temperature, metabolism, cerebral function, and energy levels. It protects you against cardiovascular disease, cognitive impairment, fatigue, Weight gain, memory loss, decreases visceral body fat and improves your lipid profile etc.