The Role of Thyroid Hormone in Blood Pressure Homeostasis
I must admit that the evaluation of hypertension and factors associated with it do not generally include evaluating thyroid function. This article suggests that thyroid function can indeed be a factor in high blood pressure and should be added to the list of therapeutic avenues for anyone with hypertension. Add to this lowering insulin resistance, exercise, consuming healthy fats and lots of fruits and veggies and you are well on your way to lowering blood pressure naturally.
JCEM — Abstracts: Fommei and Iervasi 87 (5): 1996 –
