3 Nutrients You Need To Create Thyroid Hormone
Your thyroid needs these 3 vitamins in order to create thyroid hormone. If you have a deficiency in ANY of these nutrients then your body will not be able to produce thyroid hormone and you may feel the symptoms of low thyroid.
The good news is that you can take this information and use it to potentially help you feel better if you have low levels of any of these nutrients.
The 3 main vitamins needed to create thyroid hormone include:
#1. Tyrosine.
Tyrosine is a protein or amino acid and it is REQUIRED to produce thyroid hormone.
This is because tyrosine forms the backbone of thyroid hormone. If you don't have enough tyrosine in your body then you won't be able to put thyroid hormone together.
In addition, tyrosine also combines with itself to create something called thyroglobulin. Thyroglobulin helps to smash two half of thyroid hormone together in order to complete the finished thyroid hormone.
Tyrosine can become depleted because it is also used as a building block for other hormones including epinephrine and norepinephrine in your adrenals.
If you feel you are low on tyrosine then supplementing with 150mg to 500mg per day is optimal.
#2. Iodine.
Next up is iodine! If tyrosine forms the backbone of thyroid hormone then iodine forms the arms. You can't make thyroid hormone without iodine and MANY thyroid patients are deficient in iodine.
This is because many thyroid patients have an irrational fear of iodine and avoid it at all costs. Avoiding iodine may create a low thyroid state and cause hypothyroid symptoms.
You can get iodine from food or supplements and the dose should be around 150 to 300mcg per day.
#3. Iron.
Lastly, we have iron. Iron is important because it is required for a protein called thyroid peroxidase. Thyroid peroxidase helps your body produce thyroid hormone by interacting with thyroglobulin.
Put simply, if you don't have enough iron then this enzyme won't work well and you won't be able to PRODUCE thyroid hormone even if you have enough tyrosine and enough iodine.
In addition, low thyroid function reduces iron absorption which causes low iron! Low iron then causes less thyroid hormone production which causes less iron absorption and so on.
Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/
Disclaimer:
Dr. Westin Childs received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic medicine in 2013. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Childs is no longer practicing medicine and does not hold an active medical license so he can focus on helping people through videos, blog posts, research, and supplement formulation. To read more about why he is no longer licensed please see this page: https://www.restartmed.com/what-happe...
This video is for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Childs and you. You should not make any changes to your medications or health regimens without first consulting a physician. If you have any questions please consult with your current primary care provider. Restart Medical LLC and Dr. Westin Childs are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis, or any other information, services, or product you obtain through this website or video.
#thyroid #hypothyroidism #hashimoto's
The good news is that you can take this information and use it to potentially help you feel better if you have low levels of any of these nutrients.
The 3 main vitamins needed to create thyroid hormone include:
#1. Tyrosine.
Tyrosine is a protein or amino acid and it is REQUIRED to produce thyroid hormone.
This is because tyrosine forms the backbone of thyroid hormone. If you don't have enough tyrosine in your body then you won't be able to put thyroid hormone together.
In addition, tyrosine also combines with itself to create something called thyroglobulin. Thyroglobulin helps to smash two half of thyroid hormone together in order to complete the finished thyroid hormone.
Tyrosine can become depleted because it is also used as a building block for other hormones including epinephrine and norepinephrine in your adrenals.
If you feel you are low on tyrosine then supplementing with 150mg to 500mg per day is optimal.
#2. Iodine.
Next up is iodine! If tyrosine forms the backbone of thyroid hormone then iodine forms the arms. You can't make thyroid hormone without iodine and MANY thyroid patients are deficient in iodine.
This is because many thyroid patients have an irrational fear of iodine and avoid it at all costs. Avoiding iodine may create a low thyroid state and cause hypothyroid symptoms.
You can get iodine from food or supplements and the dose should be around 150 to 300mcg per day.
#3. Iron.
Lastly, we have iron. Iron is important because it is required for a protein called thyroid peroxidase. Thyroid peroxidase helps your body produce thyroid hormone by interacting with thyroglobulin.
Put simply, if you don't have enough iron then this enzyme won't work well and you won't be able to PRODUCE thyroid hormone even if you have enough tyrosine and enough iodine.
In addition, low thyroid function reduces iron absorption which causes low iron! Low iron then causes less thyroid hormone production which causes less iron absorption and so on.
Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/
Disclaimer:
Dr. Westin Childs received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic medicine in 2013. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Childs is no longer practicing medicine and does not hold an active medical license so he can focus on helping people through videos, blog posts, research, and supplement formulation. To read more about why he is no longer licensed please see this page: https://www.restartmed.com/what-happe...
This video is for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Childs and you. You should not make any changes to your medications or health regimens without first consulting a physician. If you have any questions please consult with your current primary care provider. Restart Medical LLC and Dr. Westin Childs are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis, or any other information, services, or product you obtain through this website or video.
#thyroid #hypothyroidism #hashimoto's
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