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natural thyroid choices |
Thyroid Nutrients |
Vitamin A - Individuals with low thyroid function (hypothyroidism) have a reduced ability to convert beta-carotene into vitamin A. Recommended amount: 25,000 IU Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) - Riboflavin is needed for the production of corticosteroids, erythropoesis gluconeogenesis, and thyroid enzyme regulation. Assists with ATP production increasing energy along with organification of Iodine. Recommended amount: 100 mgs 2x / day Vitamin B3 (Inositol Hexanicotinate) - is needed to increase ATP functionality to help with energy and organification of iodine. Recommended amount: 500 mgs 2x / day Vitamin C - Assists in the healthy function of the NIS (sodium iodine symporters) which allows the cells to pull iodine into them. Recommended amount: 2,000 - 5,000 mgs Iodine - Critical building block. Iodine is organified to thyroglobulin to create thyroid hormones (T4 - 4 iodine molecules & T3 - 3 Iodine molecules). Recommended amount: 6 - 50 mgs Magnesium - Assists in the regulation of thyroid function. Is a good regulator of muscle relaxation. Activates enzymes in the body. Recommended amount: 400-500 mgs - Note: A new form of transdermal Magnesium is now available called Ancient Minerals. It can be applied to the skin thus avoiding bowel intolerance and gut absorption issues. Magnesium Oil can be purchased HERE Selenium - Assists in the production two enzymes: glutathione peroxidase (reacts with H2O2 to reduce H to H2O) and iodothyroinine deiodinase (controls the removal of an iodine molecule to convert from T4 to T3, T3 to T2 and T2 to T1). Recommended amount: 200 - 400 mcg Zinc - Assists in the conversion of T4 thyroid hormone to the more active T3 form of thyroid hormone. A simple test with liquid zinc can be done to test for deficiency. If you can taste the zinc then you are not deficient. If you taste nothing then you need to supplement. Recommended amount: 50 mgs (should be combined with 2 mgs Copper as they are antagonists and zinc will lower copper levels) ** These recommendations are only general guidelines of nutrients. You should try to find a qualified healthcare practitioner who can custom design a protcol that fits your specific needs. |
