problems with conversion of INactive Thyroid Hormone T4 to active thyroid hormone t3 can cause symptoms and signs of hypothyroidism

Thyroid hormones play a crucial role in regulating your body's metabolism and is essential for brain development in infants. The thyroid hormones exist in two main forms: thyroxine, also known as T4, and triiodothyronine, or T3. T4, with its 4 iodine atoms, transforms into T3 when one iodine atom is removed, resulting in a potent hormone that drives cellular functions. This conversion mainly occurs in the liver and the gut.

T3 emerges as the dominant thyroid hormone, boasting 7-10 times more potency than its T4 counterpart. As T4 acts as the precursor thyroid hormone, paving the way for T3 to become the active thyroid hormone, a fascinating process unfolds when an "opposite mirror-image" iodine is detached from T4, giving rise to reverse T3, also known as RT3.

Reverse T3, or RT3, plays a fascinating role in the thyroid system by acting as a natural brake for the body's functions. While T3 typically fuels our bodily processes, there are instances, such as during critical illness, where it's beneficial for the body to curb its activities. Factors like stress, extreme dieting, low serum iron levels, cortisol deficiencies, and diabetes can trigger an uptick in RT3 production. This intricate mechanism showcases how the thyroid system delicately balances acceleration and deceleration to support overall health and well-being.

If individuals exhibit normal T4 levels alongside low or diminished T3 levels, it raises concerns about a potential thyroid hormone conversion issue. The thyroid gland primarily secretes thyroxine, also known as T4, with a smaller amount of triiodothyronine, or T3, being produced as well. The conversion of T4 to T3 accounts for the majority of T3 production. However, various factors can impact this conversion process, which will be explored further in this post.

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Topics: Hypothyroidism, T4, T3, thyroid hormones, stress, Low Thyroid Symptoms, Hypothyroidism Symptoms, Reverse T3, Stress Hormones, Unhealthy Gut, Healthy Gut, gut dysbiosis, Thyroid hormone conversion, Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines

Topics: Hashimoto's, thyroid, stress, adrenal gland, adrenal fatigue, Stress Control

When it comes to brain health, one thing is nearly certain; we can all state we know an adult with the top 4 signs of neurodegeneration:

1.  Anxiety
2.  Depression
3.  Insomnia
4.  Brain Fog

Decreased brain health=nuerodegeneration=poorer quality of life and increased stress on ourselves and those that love us. 

Make no mistake, your brain health is one area of your health you don't want to leave to chance or to emergency care. My own mother had dementia as did my maternal grandmother which worsened during the last decade of their life. Waiting until this late stage will leave you with little to no options.

Fortunately for me, my insatiable desire to discover the underlying factors to ill health in my family tree led to the discovery of several helpful preventative measures that you can use too.

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Topics: Hypothyroidism, LGS, stress, leaky gut syndrome, Adrenal, Brain Health, Neurofeedback

Have you been told your two main thyroid blood markers (TSH and T4) are normal, yet you suffer with suffer with a laundry list of thyroid symptoms? This scenario is extremly common. It makes you wonder if you truly have a thyroid problem.

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Topics: Hypothyroidism, Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson DC, TSH, T4, LGS, thyroid hormones, stress, leaky gut syndrome, LPS