Stop whatever you are doing and read this thread about the thyroid. This gland affects more processes than most people imagine and its dysfunction could lead to severe fatigue, hair loss, a variety of gut issues, high LDL, impaired detoxification, low libido, low testosterone
*Standard disclaimer that nothing in this thread should be used as a substitute for medical advice* It's George. The thyroid gland directly communicates with the brain, the pituitary, the parathyroid, the pancreas, the liver, the adrenal glands and the intestinal system. So
Now some potential signs that could very well indicate that you must pay attention to your thyroid include: -Cold intolerance -Low body temperature -Fatigue -Dry skin -Hair thinning -Constipation and gut issues related to pathogen overgrowths -Poor appetite -Low libido Of
Now let's get to the basics. The thyroid gland is a 2-inch-long gland that weighs less than 1 ounce and is located in the front of the neck below the larynx. It has two lobes, one on each side of the windpipe which leads to its “butterfly” shape. The thyroid is one of the
Some of the functions of T3 include increasing the metabolic rate, heart rate and aiding in thermogenesis and some of the functions of T4 include lowering blood calcium by inhibiting osteoclasts and increasing renal calcium excretion. T3 is made from T4 and is the more active
Now of course, the functions of thyroid hormones depends on the thyroid hormone receptors (TRs). Why do we need them? Because the places where hormones in general are produced and the places that are utilized are not the same. Here's a section about them. Thyroid hormone
When it comes to their effects, they of course increase basal metabolic rate, oxygen consumption, and thermogenesis by mechanisms such as upregulating genes like UCP1 (uncoupling protein 1) in brown fat, enhancing heart rate, contractility, and cardiac output by regulating ion
They (TRs) have a modular structure that consists of an N-terminal domain (NTD), a DNA-binding domain (DBD), a hinge region and a ligand-binding domain (LBD). Unlike androgen and estrogen receptors, which primarily activate genes, TRs can repress genes in the presence of T3 (in
But the question remains how can you support your thyroid gland so let's check out some suggestions. Number 1: Providing enough: -Selenium since it is a cofactor for deiodinases (D1, D2), which convert T4 to T3. It’s also necessary for people with Hashimoto’s. -Zinc since it
Suggestion number 2: Understand the impact of stress. With the term "stress" over here, we are not only referring to every day low grade anxiety but also chronic dieting, excessive fasting (especially "fasting" with 4 cups of black coffee) and working out too much for example.
Suggestion number 3: Don't be vegan or vegetarian. Heme iron for example is essential for thyroid peroxidase (TPO), which synthesizes T3/T4, and also supports deiodinase activity. http://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov... http://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov...
Suggestion number 4: Go to sleep. Sleep regulates the HPT axis, stabilizing T3/T4 production and TR expression. Poor sleep also increases cortisol, which represses TR signaling through GR. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/a...
Suggestion number 5: Take care of your gut and the liver. The active thyroid hormones, are converted to a certain extend in these. For example part of deiodination happens in the small intestines, so an unhealthy gut will directly affect our thyroid. This happens because
Suggestion number 6: Avoid hallogens (and toxins overall). Start by doing the following: -Stop using plastic -Replace your hygiene and cosmetic products with more natural ones -Replace your commercial toothpaste with a fluoride free one (you can also make your own, there are
Suggestion number 7: Sunlight + red light therapy. https://www.sciencedirect.com/... https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/a...
Suggestion number 8: Block the artificial blue light when possible. "What?!" Yeah. Light is a signal for our overall physiology in general, so of course artificial blue light can negatively the thyroid. Wild study: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/a...
Suggestion number 9: Avoid the overconsumption of goitrogens and once again, vegan diets. The first can even cause a goiter if you are in a compromised state. In general the "big guns" for most people are: broccoli, cabbages, cauliflower, kale, brussels sprouts, canola oil and
Note 1: General supplemental tools. -Fish head soup (or a soup that has the thyroid gland) -Pineapple (not a joke, in the pic) -Cordyceps -Taurine -Chrysin rich foods -Thiamine Note 2: Tools for hyperthyroidism. -Ubiquinol -Lycopus europaeus -L carnitine
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@Helios_Movement Thanks for the post — if I had a thyroid, I’d value your advice. I had my cancerous thyroid removed in 2000. It’s perhaps one of the least dangerous cancers because total removal and subsequent daily intake of Synthroid pills works very well without serious threat of spread.
@Helios_Movement Thank you! I read it through and will come back to this and read the links too. Do you have knowledge about thyroid dysfunction and bariatric surgery?
@Helios_Movement Great thread, thanks!
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@Helios_Movement I have hypothyroidism , not fun but treatable with medication. Thanks for bringing up the thyroid but lord Christ what a rollercoaster of junk science lol
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@Helios_Movement thank you for this
@Helios_Movement Thyroids in our family are a problem, my Mum, my brother and even the cat.