What causes cognitive thyroid problems?

Answer by  kungfukid (1241)

Iron or magnesium deficiencies are a prime cause of thyroid problems. Sometimes they can cause bodily functions to go so low that it effects cognitive thinking. Also stress and genetics can play a major role. Stress is the one thing you can effectively control. Instead of increasing iron and magnesium, concentrate on limiting iron and magnesium robbers.

Answer by  Gerald (102)

They can be caused by iron or magnesium deficiencies, stress, or simply genetics. A thyroid problem does not allow secretion of proper hormones for cognitive thinking.

Answer by  DackThrombosis (1093)

I had a girlfriend who had thyroid problems. Her main problem? Too little iron in her diet. The doctor put her on an iron supplement and now she's fine.

Answer by  Ginakeys (178)

Side effects of lithium (prescribed for bipolar disorder) can cause such thyroid problems. Also, symptoms of clinical depression and mood problems can be attributed to thyroid imbalance.

Answer by  liblue (683)

Lack of thyroid hormone can cause low overall body functions. The whole body is slowed including brain functions. The slowness affects spped of process and other related brain functions.

Answer by  Anusha (51)

Cognitive thyroid problems are usually caused by iron or magnesium deficiencies or stress. Genetics can also be a cause. A thyroid problem does not allow secretion of proper hormones for cognitive thinking