How does the Thyroid function?
The body traps iodine in the blood and binds it with the amino acid Tyrosine. This leads to formation of the thyroid hormones T3 and T4 which are stored in the thyroid. The Hypothalmus reacts to the amount of thyroid hormone in the blood stream and sends a message to the anterior pituitary when thyroid hormone production is required. The Anterior Pituitary gland secretes TSH which stimulates the Thyroid to release T3 and T4 into the blood stream. Utilizing Copper, Selenium, Iodine and Glutathione, conversion to an active form of these Hormones occurs in the Liver and Kidneys. (see pictures below )In summary there are many factors that are required for appropriate Thyroid hormone production. Causes of Thyroid Disease: • There are many reasons why Thyroid disease is increasing at alarming rates. Exposure to harmful elements such as Fluoride, Chloride and Bromide can cause inhibition of Iodine transport, alter Thyroid antibody function and inhibit the conversion of T4 to the most active T
