What is a shielding subfunction?
In the case of a thyroid subfunction (hypothyroidism), the thyroid produces too little thyroid hormone (T3 and T4). These hormones control the metabolism of almost all coerper cells and influence energy consumption, coerper temperature, heart rate, digestion and psychological well-being.
The most common cause in Germany is Hashimoto-thyreoiditis, an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the thyroid. Other causes include surgical removal of the turtle, radiojod therapy, certain medicines and rarely a congenital lack of signs.
The disease affects about 5 per cent of the devotion, with women being more acutely affected than men. The risk increases with age and is raised with familiar preload.
