Fungi possess cell walls made of the glucosamine polymer chitin, and algae typically possess walls made of glycoproteins and polysaccharides. Unusually, diatoms have a cell wall composed of biogenic silica.
While stress does not appear to cause thyroid problems, a person with an overactive thyroid would typically be anxious and could definitely feel more stressed than usual. Also, if you take thyroid hormone pills for an underactive thyroid gland, your dose may be too high.
In summary, chronic stress can cause a lot of different problems, and if not managed it can ultimately lead to a thyroid condition. Of course this doesnât mean that all thyroid conditions are caused by stress, but thereâs no question that stress is the culprit in many thyroid disorders.