Thyroid Flashcards
Conditions that can disrupt thyroid function
Infections, pesticides, heavy-metal toxicity, trauma
Liver kidney disease affects conversion
Supplements for thyroid disease
zinc 15 mg selenium 200 mcg vit d 2000 iu vit a 2000 iu iron 15 mg iodine 150 mcg
thyroid hormone replacement
if ab neg try lifestyle first
If antibody positive and already on therapy, try lifestyle then change meds
Ferritin goal for thyroid
> 100
Urine spot iodine goal for thyroid
100-300
Botanicals for thyroid disease
Black cumin
ashwagandha
ldn
Botanicals for thyroid disease
Black cumin
ashwagandha
ldn
black cumin
helps with oxidative stress, endothelial function, lipids, and anthropometric’s
ashwagandha
improves TSH, T3, and T4
ldn action
Temporary blocks opioid receptors, causing response of increased endorphins and immune regulation, decrease inflammatory cytokines
ldn side effects
Insomnia, Vivid dreams
Ratio of porcine thyroid
4 parts T4 to 1 part t3
D1
Good, makes t3 and gets rid of rT3
d3
Bad, makes rT3 and inactivates T3
D1
Good, makes t3 and gets rid of rT3
Intercellular
