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What thyroid gland?
Located in the lower front of the neck near the trachea, the thyroid gland is small but very important. The function of the thyroid gland is to take iodine which is 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).
What do you take for hypothyroidism if you can't take iodine a allergy to a life requirement may be fatal but I am not dead yet Can anyone help me?
Iodine helps thyroid function nutritionally, it is not a cure for clinical hypothyroidism which require replacement thyroid hormones. You should see your doctor if you are hypothyroid, it can worsen and cause other conditions including goiter, high cholesterol, fatigue and fibromyalgia symptoms.
How much iodine-iodide should you take if you're moderately hypothyroid?
If you are moderately hypothyroid you should see your doctor about thyroid hormone therapy. Iodine is prescribed to people with an under-active thyroid because iodine helps the thyroid produce it's hormone. Please see your doctor for advice.
Can you use the supplement called Thyroid Helper in addition to thyroid medication?
If you're talking about Wellness Resources Thyroid Helper, then yes, you may take it along with your medication. Thyroid Helper does not contain any hormones or stimulants, so it is safe to take to naturally improve thyroid function. Instead it contains nutrients that the thyroid gland needs to work well. As you thyroid function is improving, you will want to continue to monitor your thyroid hormone levels and work with your doctor to adjust your levels if needed.
How long does it take thyroid to return to normal when supplementing iodine?
Please see your doctor for advice regarding iodine supplements for hypothyroidism.
Can a Doctor take your Thyroid glands out and live without your Thyroid glands?
Lots of people live without thyroid glands, but they have to take synthetic thyroid. Typically the glands aren't surgically removed, they are killed with ingested radioactive iodine.
Where does the chemical reaction between thyroglobulin and iodine take place?
in the lumen of the thyroid follicle
Is green tea is good for Thyroid?
can i take green tea if i have thyroid problesms
Do you need iodine after thyroid removal surgery?
Levothyroxine is a synthetic version of T4. It is used to treat individuals who have hypothyroidism due to any cause. Levothyroxine can be converted to T3 in your body, so you only have to take one medication to supply both hormones. Since levothyroxine already contains iodine, you do not need to take additional iodine to treat hypothyroidism. Any extra iodine you consume will not be incorporated into new thyroid hormones, because your thyroid's function is being replaced by levothyroxine. In fact, according to a 1992 study published in "International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research," any additional iodine you obtain from supplements will be eliminated in your urine, feces and sweat.-Christensen, Stephen. "Can Iodine/Iodide Supplements Be Used with Levothyroxine to Help Hypothyroid?" LIVESTRONG.COM. LIVESTRONG.COM, 31 Aug. 2012. Web. 02 Mar. 2014.
Merits and demerits of Iodine?
Iodine is essential for the production of thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolism and promote healthy growth and development. However, excessive iodine intake can lead to thyroid dysfunction and increase the risk of thyroid disorders. It is important to consume iodine in appropriate amounts to maintain optimal health.
Which diseases are caused by iodine deficiency?
* Goiter (Thyroid Related)* Protruding eyes * Lump in the front of neck * Gout "Low amounts of thyroid hormones in the blood, due to lack of iodine to make them, give rise to high levels of the pituitary hormone TSH, which in turn stimulate abnormal growth of the thyroid gland, sometimes causing goitres." You should look at the related link that I added. It will take you through to an article that I wrote which describes just how bad Iodine deficiency can be, and how it is often overlooked.
What does Iodine do in the body?
Iodine is used by the thyroid gland, to make some hormones. Lack of these contributes to cretinism. Unusually, the thyroid gland is located close to the surface of the body - perhaps like the testes it needs to be cooler?? The body attempts to counter insufficient iodine in the diet by enlarging the gland, which results in a greatly swollen neck. (Derbyshire neck, Goitre, and other similar names relating to regions that are deficient in this element. ) Like some other essential minerals, in breast feeding the infant may deplete the mother's store of iodine.
