How To Look After Your Thyroid Gland

WHAT IS THE THYROID GLAND?

The thyroid is part of the endocrine system, which is made up of glands that produce, store, and release hormones into the bloodstream so the hormones can reach the body's cells. The thyroid gland uses iodine from the foods you eat to make two main hormones: Triiodothyronine (T3) Thyroxine (T4)

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FUNCTION OF THE THYROID GLAND

The function of the thyroid gland is to take iodine, found in many foods, and convert it into thyroid hormones: thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Thyroid cells are the only cells in the body which can absorb iodine. These cells combine iodine and the amino acid tyrosine to make T3 and T4. T3 and T4 are then released into the blood stream and are transported throughout the body where they control metabolism (conversion of oxygen and calories to energy).

Every cell in the body depends upon thyroid hormones for regulation of their metabolism. The normal thyroid gland produces about 80% T4 and about 20% T3, however, T3 possesses about four times the hormone "strength" as T4.

Some medication that can affect your T3 levels include:
thyroid-related drugs steroids birth control pills or other medications containing hormones, such as androgens and estrogens

Thyroid hormones play vital roles in regulating the body’s metabolic rate, heart and digestive functions, muscle control, brain development and maintenance of bones.

Hormones secreted by your thyroid interact with all your other hormones, including insulin, cortisol, and sex hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone

If the entire thyroid is removed, a person becomes hypothyroid and incapable of producing essential thyroid hormones. ...

So we can imagine the side effects of not having the body to produce thyroid hormone in a natural way.

 Treatment for those without a thyroid glandtypically involves T4 medications such as levothyroxine, Synthroid, and Levoxyl.

What can Disrupt Thyroid Function?

Chronic Stress (chronically elevated cortisol levels)

Medications (steroids, barbiturates, cholesterol lowering drugs, and beta blockers)

Estrogen Dominance (consuming estrogenic foods like genetically modified soy or taking birth control)

Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals(Mercury, lead, phthalates, and (BPA) bisphenol-A)

 

Bromine Exposure (pesticides, plastics, baked foods, soft drinks, medications)

Fluoride and Chlorine (added to drinking water all over the world)

Heavy Metals (vaccines, large fish, and amalgam fillings)

Vegetable Oils (hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils)

Unhealthy fats (polyunsaturated oils)

 

What Deficiencies can affect the Thyroid?

Here’s a list of all the nutrients that your thyroid requires:

• Iodine
• Zinc
• Tyrosine
• Selenium
• B vitamins
• Vitamin D
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin E
• Vitamin A
• Omega 3 fats

All are found in our "Big 5" cellular nutrition pack. 

Many experts, nutritionists and doctors will usually treat a thyroid condition by simply prescribing an iodine supplement, but as you can see from this list, if you are also deficient in these other nutrients your thyroid still can’t function normally. 

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NUTRILITE All Plant Protein provides plant-based protein from soy, wheat and peas in powder form. The body does not store excess protein, so a daily intake is necessary to ensure that it maintains a good level to support vital functions.

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