A LOW PULSE IS CONSIDERED HYPO-METABOLIC ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But wait, “I’ve been an athlete 🚴🏻♂️ my entire life and always been told a low pulse means the ❤️ has to work less and is healthy.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Unfortunately physiology is physiology and a slow ❤️ beat is a result of pushing the body to the limit for performance. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Just as thyroid effects the health and function of every cell and organ in the body, the same is true for the ❤️. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The ❤️ and ❤️ rate is modulated by thyroid hormone. Actually, thyroid hormone is THE ONLY hormone in the body that has an effect on every single cell AND organ in the body. The more thyroid hormone your body is able to convert, the more efficient your ❤️ will be at delivering nutrients to all your cells and tissues. The less thyroid hormone being converted, the slower your ❤️ will be at delivering nutrients and oxygen throughout your body. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ When people either have hypothyroidism (thyroid is NOT producing enough thyroid hormone) or Functional Hypothyroidism (the thyroid is producing hormone but is NOT being converted), the reduced level of thyroid hormones causes the ❤️ muscle to pump less vigorously and eventually become weakened. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Does this mean a rapid ❤️ rate would indicate hyperthyroidism? It is possible HOWEVER it is much less common and we are speaking from the perspective of hypothyroidism. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Most often a rapid ❤️ beat and elevated pulse are more a consequence of: 1️⃣ Elevated cortisol and adrenaline as a result of being in a chronically stressed state 2️⃣ Blood sugar dysregulation and/or, 3️⃣ You have pushed your body to the point where the adrenals have weakened – your body over reacts to stress as you no longer are able to produce enough cortisol under acute stress. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And just in case you are curious, a strong, healthy, normal pulse will range from 70-85bpm at rest. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What’s your resting heart rate? Share below 👇🏻 . . #heartrate #healthypulse #lowpulseisnothealthy #thyroidnutrition #hypothyroidnutrition #hypothyroidheartrate #lowheartrate https://www.instagram.com/p/BwmdH_3gbIs/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=wrdafsh4hw0r