9 Minerals The Thyroid Requires To Function

Nutrient Deficiencies and Thyroid Activity

It was believed that iodine was the master mineral for the thyroid. But within the last several years it has become apparent, through research and anecdotal evidence, that there are multiple minerals involved with thyroid hormone production.

Healthcare professionals understand the answer to thyroid disorder includes applying the proper combination of nutrients to support the production of our own hormones, and to provide overall balance to our hormone systems. That's why a multi mineral solution that includes the nutrients iodine, zinc, selenium, chromium and others are a perfect compliment to thyroid health programs.

Symptoms of Low Thyroid Activity (hypothyroidism)

Tiredness
Cold Sensitivity
Weight Gain
Constipation
Depression
Brain Fog
Muscle Aches and Weakness
Muscle Cramping

Minerals That Support Thyroid Health

Here are 9 essential minerals to support the structure and function of the thyroid:

Iodine

T3 has 3 iodine molecules; T4 has 4. So it’s safe to say that the thyroid can’t function without iodine. T4 or (thyroxine) is 68 percent iodine by weight, and T3 (triiodothyronine) is 58 percent.

Selenium

A necessary cofactor in the production of thyroxine (T4), It also converts T4 to the more active form, T3. A total of 11 selenium-dependent enzymes have been identified as necessary for thyroid function and thyroid hormone production. If you take iodine, especially the high amounts of iodine that some doctors are recommending, without selenium, you can cause selenium deficiency and all the selenium deficiency side effects that are not that well known. If you take selenium without iodine, you can cause iodine deficiency.

Zinc

Required for the synthesis of thyroid hormones. Zinc deficiency, plain and simple, can result in hypothyroidism. Conversely, thyroid hormones are essential for the absorption of zinc. And here’s a scary fact – the hair loss attributed to hypothyroidism may not improve with thyroid hormone replacement unless zinc supplements are added.

Molybdenum

Molybdenum-dependent enzymes function in the oxidative system of thyrocytes (thyroid epithelial cells). They also play an important role in T3 (triiodothyronine) release from the thyroid gland. Here’s another interesting fact. Mo helps to break down yeast toxins and yeast gets a leg up when your temperature is low due to hypothyroidism.

Boron

Helps the conversion of the storage form of thyroid hormone, T4, to T3, the active form.

Copper

Plays an important role in the metabolism of the amino acid tyrosine, which is a precursor to T4 (thyroxine).

Chromium

Enhances insulin activity playing a major role in the regulation of insulin release and its effects on carbohydrate, protein and lipid metabolism. Conversion of T4 to T3 is influenced by insulin, so in a roundabout way, chromium helps this conversion.

Manganese

Required to transport the hormone thyroxine into our cells.

Magnesium

Calcium and magnesium must be balanced in the body to ensure proper thyroid function. If there is too much calcium, thyroid hormones can become diminished. Magnesium is the regulator of calcium absorption and utilization.

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