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Name the 3 common short chain fatty acids
Acetate
Propionate
Butyrate
What is the role of short chain fatty acids
Role in gut brain axis
Butyrate anti inflammatory effect on colon
How are SCFAs produced
When dietary fibre is fermented in the colon
Selenium functions and dosage
Antioxidant
Anti inflammatory
Increases T3 conversion
Dose - use in complex 200mg max
Diagnosis of primary hypothyroidism
TSH high
Low T4
Low T3
Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism
Fatigue
Hair-loss / thin eyebrows
Puffy face - oedema
Fertility issues
Headaches
Gas / bloating
Subclinical levels of hypothyroidism
Elevated TSH (optimal is 2.5 or less) with normal T4
Causes and risk factors of hypothyroidism
Iodine deficiency
Postpartum / menopause
Age - 40is
Lack of nutrients ( tyrosine, iron, selenium etc
Chronic stress
Inflammation
What’s Hashimotos thyroiditis
Autoimmune that attacks tissues causing reduced thyroid hormones
Causes of hashimotos
Excess iodine
Polymorphisms- VDR or MTHFR
Heavy metals
Natural support for hypothyroidism
Address micronutrient status
Optimise digestion
Support methylation
Remove thyroid disruptors
Support gut health
Support detox and elimination
Reduce inflammation
Nutrients support for hypothyroidism
Selenium - 200mg
Zinc - 15 -3mg
Iron - 10mg maintenance
Iodine - 150- 400mcg (urine test)
Vit A - 2000iu
Tyrosine - 200- 500mg
Vit D 2000iu
HbA1C test results
Normal - below 40 (6.0)
Pre diabetes- 42-47 (6.0-6.4)
Diabetes - 48 (6.5 +)
Fasting Plasma blood glucose set results (finger prick)
Normal 5.5
Pre diabetes 5.5 - 6.9
Diabetes- 7.0
What are neurotransmitters
Chemical messengers released from pre synaptic terminals causing excitatory or inhibitory effect
