Symptom 5: Feeling Cold – More Than Just a Chill
Occasional shivers are a normal part of life. We all have times when we feel cold. However, if you’re constantly bundled up in layers while others seem perfectly comfortable in their tees, there might be more at play than just personal preference.
Your body’s temperature regulation is a complex operation, one that relies heavily on the work of thyroid hormones. The thyroid gland, armed with iodine, produces hormones that help determine how fast your body burns calories. This metabolic process, in turn, generates heat to keep your body’s temperature stable.
An iodine deficiency can throw this thermal balance off-kilter. The lack of sufficient iodine causes a dip in thyroid hormone production, which subsequently slows down your metabolic rate. The result? Your body generates less heat. You may find that you’re frequently cold, even in warm environments or during seasons when you’ve felt comfortable in the past. (5)
