thyroid and chromium

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Now it looks like chromium is also necessary for thyroid function.

http://www.becomehealthynow.com/article/productshair/174

http://www.ithyroid.com/hypot_recovery_story.htm

Irene

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Irene, thanks for this link. Zoe

Hair Trace Elements and Hypothyroidism -- L. Watts "Iron and vitamin A deficiencies are prevalent in areas of endemic goiter, although, iodine intake is adequate. It is now recognized that the response to iodine therapy is ineffective in the presence of iron deficiency. Iron is required for the conversion L-phenylalanine to L-tyrosine and may be reduced by over 50 percent with iron deficiency. Many patients with hypothyroidism respond to vitamin A therapy....Selenium deficiency can contribute to hypothyroidism due to its involvement in the conversion of T4 to active T3. Selenium is a constituent of the enzyme 1 iodothyronine deiodinase (IDI) an enzyme responsible for the peripheral conversion of T4 to T3 in the liver and kidneys. This enzyme is markedly reduced in selenium deficiency.... Zinc influences the secretion of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). Therefore, zinc deficiency or a low zinc to copper (Zn/Cu) ratio can be involved in lowered thyroid expression.... A number of research studies have found an interaction between chromium and thyroid activity. The mechanism is not yet understood, however this association may be explained through TMA patterns." http://www.becomehealthynow.com/article/productshair/174

Zoe

Now it looks like chromium is also necessary for thyroid function.http://www.becomehealthynow.com/article/productshair/174http://www.ithyroid.com/hypot_recovery_story.htmIrene