How does cholesterol effect low thyroid function?
Some years ago, and before being diagnosed with Hypothyroidism, I had been tested for cholesterol and was within the ‘safe’ zone. I did a re-test about a year ago (after diagnosis) and was shocked to discover that my cholesterol levels were above the accepted levels even though I lead a healthy lifestyle and eat very little red meat or fat. I started to do some research on the internet and discovered, mainly on American sites, that next to a bad diet, thyroid problems are the next biggest cause of raised cholesterol levels. I can’t explain why, medically, but it would just seem that there is a clear link between the two since I was fine before my thyroid condition and now have a raised level even though I have not changed my diet or lifestyle.
