Dr. Edward F. Group – When most people think of the thyroid, the first thing that may come to mind is an image of a simple, obscure gland located somewhere in the neck. The thyroid is often seen as serving unknown functions as it is rarely discussed in popular press. Likewise, it’s not at all surprising that few understand its exact function and just how important it is to our overall health, wellness and vitality.
In this article we will briefly cover what the thyroid is and its functions, and discuss the 5 most common thyroid disorders today.
Thyroid Functions
The thyroid is an endocrine gland that produces and directs various hormones in the body. The health of the thyroid is paramount to overall well being, playing a vital role in cell growth, metabolism, and energy levels.
The thyroid produces two major primary hormones called triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). T3 is the more bio active version of the hormone, while T4 is considered the less active, storage form. Surprisingly, the thyroid outputs roughly 20 times more T4 than T3. Continue reading
Dr. Joseph Mercola – People who have moderate-to-severe iodine deficiencies and higher fluoride levels may be at an increased risk for underactive thyroid gland activity.
Jhoanna Robinson – The National Health Service is eyeing the cessation of the incessant prescription of Liothyronine, a drug that is used to treat thyroid disorders, after its manufacturer, Oakville, Canada-based pharmaceutical company Concordia International, increased its retail price by 5,662 percent to 9.22 British pounds from 16 p per tablet.
When you are first diagnosed with a thyroid condition, a prescription for medication becomes much like a prescription for hope.
Dr. Izabella Wentz, Pharm D – I didn’t always want to be a thyroid pharmacist! In fact, I didn’t have much interest in the thyroid until my own