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| Thyroid � If It�s Not Working, Neither Are You |
By Dr. Karen Yale
A butterfly-shaped gland, the thyroid
rests at the base of your neck, just below your voice box. It secretes about
a teaspoon of hormones per year, including two main hormones: T4 and T3.
The T3 and T4 are synthesized from iodine
and the amino acid, tyrosine. Iodine ions from food are absorbed in the
digestive tract and are delivered to the thyroid gland via the bloodstream.
The molecules of T3 and T4 diffuse from the thyroid gland into the blood and
are transported to nearly every cell in your body. Relatively speaking, the
thyroid produces large amounts of T4; however, only T3 can be utilized by
the body, and it is T3 that has a significant metabolic effect.
More Important than You Think
Just as the engine of your car produces energy to move your vehicle at
various speeds, so too your thyroid sets the pace for your body�s processes.
The thyroid regulates:
Body temperature
Metabolic rates
Protein synthesis
Nutrient absorption
Cardiovascular system
Nerves, tissues and bones
Twenty seven million Americans have thyroid concerns with women representing
the majority of these cases. What kind of concerns?
Weight gain/loss
Vision
Mental alertness
Mood
Hair loss
Digestion
Physical strength
Sleep
Respiratory
Skin problems
Toxins and Chemicals Can Cause Harm
Preliminary studies have found a relationship between chemical sensitivities
and thyroid concerns including the excessive use of fluorides, the flavor
enhancer, MSG, the sweetener, Aspartame and other synthetic chemicals in our
food, air and water.
Since the thyroid can be the root cause of so many health problems, it�s
important to have yours tested by a health care professional.
For natural thyroid support, you might consider supplements containing
iodine, selenium, zinc, magnesium, L-Tyrosine, Vitamin A, and Vitamins B6
and B12. I recommend a comprehensive formula, Thyroid Complex from Botanic
Choice because it contains many of these important nutrients in a single
blend.
Your thyroid is one of the hardest working, yet often neglected glands in
your system. Give it the attention it deserves, because when it�s working,
so are you!
By the way, if you want to learn more about the importance of the thyroid
and how you can protect it starting TODAY,
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