Question: I've heard a sluggish metabolism can be caused by a slow thyroid. What does that mean and how likely is it?

Answer: In 2007, when Oprah Winfrey announced that her constant struggles with weight gain were due to a thyroid condition, women all across North America have been blaming their thyroid for their inability to lose weight. But is this truly the problem?

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