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Figure 27 :T4 Hormone frm Thyroid Gland
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WHAT ARE SOME AVAILABLE TREATMENTS?
WHAT ARE SOME AVAILABLE TREATMENTS?
1) T-4 Hormone Replacement Therapy
1) T-4 Hormone Replacement Therapy
The goal of thyroid hormone therapy is to increase the body's low levels of naturally occurring thyroid hormones.It is used to treat hypothyroidism, a disorder distinguished by an underactive thyroid. This type of thyroid secretes either insufficient amounts or none at all. Levothyroxine, a pure synthetic form of thyroxine (T4), is the thyroid hormone replacement that is most frequently prescribed. This hormone therapy is usually given in pill form(University of Rochester Medical Center, n.d.)
Levothyroxine dosage will be determined by a physician based on your age, weight, level of thyroid production, other medical conditions, and other considerations. About 6 to 10 weeks later, your doctor will recheck your TSH levels and, if required, change the dosage.
Your ability to absorb levothyroxine may be impacted by particular drugs, dietary supplements, and meals. Soy products, high-fiber diets, iron supplements, cholestyramine, aluminium hydroxide, sucralfate, and calcium supplements are some of the items that may have an impact on the ability.(Mayo Clinic, 2022)
2) T-3 hormone replacement therapy
The body must first transform T4 into T3 hormones before it can be utilised by cells. About 80% of T3 is produced by the body's internal conversion of T4 rather than by the thyroid gland itself. T3 has a significant impact on numerous bodily processes and is essential for the distribution of oxygen and energy throughout the body. (Park Compounding Pharmacy, 2020)
Treating low T3 levels is the goal of thyroid hormone therapy. T4 replacement therapy, which the body converts to useful T3, is typically the only way to raise T3 hormone levels.The synthetic T-3 hormone (Cytomel) or a synthetic T-4 and T-3 combination may also be prescribed by a physician for those who require greater symptom control. (mayo clinic, 2022)
Here are some benefits of T-3 hormone replacement therapy:
Figure 28: Person experiencing weariness
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According to studies, some patients receiving T4-only therapy still experience symptoms like weariness and weight gain. Patients who do not respond to T4 may experience symptom relief with the addition of T3.
Figure 29: Dysbiosis
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Even if T4 levels are raised, there may not be enough functional thyroid hormones because some diseases (dysbiosis) can impair the body's capacity to convert T4 into T3. In these circumstances, combining T3 and T4 is an effective way to treat hypothyroidism.
Figure 30: Person experiencing Serotonin boost
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Thyroid hormone therapy has been found to cure emotional disorders and enhance mental performance. By impacting the serotonin pathway, therapy with T3/T4 as an additional medication can help psychiatric problems(Park Compounding Pharmacy,2020).
Alternative medicine: Prescription drugs and dietary supplements,such as Armour Thyroid, are both available that contain T-3 and T-4 hormones obtained from pigs or other animals. However this may have some ethical concerns for some patients. Some other problems of this treatment are, The balance of T-4 and T-3 in animals isn't the same as in humans and The precise ratio of T-4 and T-3 in each batch of a natural extract product can differ, resulting in unpredictably high or low blood levels of these hormones(Mayo Clinic, 2020).
Figure 31 :Vitamin A and B pills
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3) Supplements
3) Supplements
Vitamin A-The most prevalent vitamin deficit in the world is vitamin A insufficiency. The gene that controls Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) is activated by vitamin A, which is crucial for thyroid hormone receptors. However, you should exercise caution when taking vitamin A supplements as it can lead to deficits in other fat-soluble vitamins like D, K, and E. Before eating, seek the advice of a licenced physician or pharmacist.
Vitamin B- Hypothyroidism can result from a B-vitamin deficiency, more especially from deficiencies in B2, B3, B6, B12, and B9 (folate). Folate is particularly significant because it closely relates to TSH levels. High levels of stress typically lead to a depletion of B-vitamins.
Figure 32 :Zinc supplements
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Zinc-T4 production and conversion into T3, the active form of thyroid hormone, both depend on zinc. Thyroxine, the dormant type of thyroid hormone, is transformed into T3 to become active.Even if you have adequate T3, your cells' healthy T3 receptors won't function at their best if you don't have enough zinc. Supplements can be taken in pill forms(Hedberg,n.d.).
Figure 33 :Salmon containing Asparagine
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Asparagine-The amino acid asparagine is a component of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). Hypothyroidism can result from the relatively common protein deficits.If you are lacking, it is advised to take 1.2 grammes of protein per kilogramme of bodyweight. except consuming enough food.Asparagine supplements are not necessary; all you need to do is make sure your diet contains adequate protein(Hedberg,n.d.).
Figure 34 :Vitamin C supplements
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Antioxidant Vitamins C and E-When the liver is backed-up and has trouble detoxifying, it has been demonstrated that these antioxidants can restore thyroid function. Similar to vitamin A, vitamin E should be consumed in a mixed form. When vitamin C is buffered, it is easier to tolerate high amounts(Hedberg,n.d.).
Antioxidant Vitamins C and E-When the liver is backed-up and has trouble detoxifying, it has been demonstrated that these antioxidants can restore thyroid function. Similar to vitamin A, vitamin E should be consumed in a mixed form. When vitamin C is buffered, it is easier to tolerate high amounts(Hedberg,n.d.).
Figure 35 :Ashwagandha Plant
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Ashwagandha-An adaptogen for the adrenals is ashwagandha, sometimes referred to as "Indian Ginseng". It has been demonstrated that ashwagandha increases T4 levels and T4 to T3 conversion. It also helps control cortisol levels since cortisol overproduction raises reverse T3 levels because it is an adrenal adaptogen. By attaching to T3 receptors, reverse T3 prevents healthy T3 from binding and functioning normally(Hedberg,n.d.).
Ashwagandha-An adaptogen for the adrenals is ashwagandha, sometimes referred to as "Indian Ginseng". It has been demonstrated that ashwagandha increases T4 levels and T4 to T3 conversion. It also helps control cortisol levels since cortisol overproduction raises reverse T3 levels because it is an adrenal adaptogen. By attaching to T3 receptors, reverse T3 prevents healthy T3 from binding and functioning normally(Hedberg,n.d.).
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