Confused On Iodine

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Hi,

I don't post often but I love reading all of the posts. I hit reply

to post this message....I hope it's the correct way to do it! (I just

checked at the yahoo main site and didn't see it posted so I copied

and pasted it into a new post. You can see I am not good at this

posting stuff.

This is the thyroid/adrenal supplement that I am taking from my

chiropractor/Kinesiologist/Nutritionist. It has iodine in

it.....isn't iodine bad for hypothyroidism? My dr said iodine is

important for us......he said women especially need iodine for their

ovaries to function well. I'm confused! I'm posting the info so y'all

can see what the ingredients are in this supplement. What do you

think? I don't think this one works as good because my body temps are

back to 97.4 - 97.6 and on the Quantum Thyroid Complex, they were

98.6. *It's so annoying trying to fix the

thyroid/adrenals/pituitaries, etc*!!

I did take armour thyroid but when I got to 2 1/2 grains, I got way

over the top of the lab ranges (by doubled the amounts) and had

horrid nose bleeds so I had to stop the Armour. My dr (Dr Manzanero)

didn't check my adrenal glands or my ferritin levels before taking

the armour so that might have caused my problems in taking it. My

chiropractor is the one who said my adrenal glands needed help in

order for me to take the armour. Drs ~ grrrrr

By the way ~ I was taking Quantum Thyroid Complex by Premier Labs and

it seemed to work great.....warm hands, more energy but he switched

me to this one for 4 months......it's not as good.....cold hands

back......somewhat more tired.....so time to go back and ask what

else I can switch to.... I was also taking Nutri West's Hemo-Lymp for

my iron poor blood....... I should get it tested at the lab to see

where my levels are. grrrrr

Merry Christmas to all!

Sue

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THYRODEX

Nutritional Support for an Underactive Thyroid

According to the third edition of the book Professional Guide to

Diseases, Hypothyroidism is " a state of low serum thyroid hormone,

resulting from hypothalamic, pituitary, or thyroid insufficiency " .

This condition is thought to be a common occurrence in the United

States and may well effect over 11 million of its inhabitance every

year.

Most natural thyroid extract preparations are made to standards

approved by the United States Pharmacopoeia (USP), which helps to

assure that the potency is accurately stated on the label. Natural

thyroid preparations often contain supportive vitamins, minerals,

herbs and glands.

Non-perscriptive preparations of thyroid extract are required by

the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be thyroxin-free. While

great endeavors are made to comply with the demands of the FDA it

should be noted that it is virtually impossible to completely remove

all residues of this hormone from natural thyroid extract. This

being the case, it is very important that the attending physician

monitor the health, vital signs and symptoms of patients that ingest

these milder forms of natural thyroid extract. If patients have mild

hyperthyroidism, thyroxine-free natural thyroid extract may be all

that is needed to evoke a positive response.

Each Tablet Supplies:

Vitamin A

2,000 I.U.

Riboflavin

0.2 mg.

Calcium (proteinate and citrate chelates)

20 mg.

Iodine (from Norwegian Kelp)

400 mcg.

Magnesium (oxide)

20 mg.

Zinc (citrate chelate)

5 mg.

Manganese (citrate chelate)

5 mg.

Potassium (gluconate)

5 mg.

Thyroid Glandular (USP) Substance

150 mg.

Adrenal Substance

30 mg.

Pituitary Substance

20 mg.

L-Tyrosine

20 mg.

Proprietary Base

69 mg.

Proprietary Base Contains:

Irish Moss, Parsley Leaf, Horsetail Grass, Spleen Substance, Thymus

Substance, Silica, Zein, Phosphorus, Niacin, and Thiamin HCL.

Some Signs & Symptoms of an Overactive Thyroid

Tachycardia, tachyarrythmia / palpitations, bruit over thyroid

gland, hypertension, swelling at the base of the neck, moist skin and

increased perspiration, shakiness and tremor, nervousness, confusion,

increased appetite, weight loss, difficulty sleeping, swollen,

reddened, and bulging eyes, constant stare, sensitivity to light,

menstrual difficulties.

A thyroid storm is a very serious condition that can result in

coma and death. Immediate medical intervention is mandatory. Some

signs and symptoms are extreme irritability, hypertension,

tachycardia, vomiting, high fever - up to 106°F (41.1°C), delirium,

and coma.

Some Signs & Symptoms of an Underactive Thyroid

Fatigue, forgetfulness, cold sensitivity, weight gain,

constipation, dray flaky skin, edema of face and outer extremities,

upper eyelid droop, thick, brittle nails, dry, sparse hair, slow

pulse rate, poor peripheral circulation, decreased libido.

Iodine and Tyrosine

Thyroid hormones are manufactured from iodine and tyrosine.

With the advent of iodized salt the incidents of iodine deficiency

has been greatly reduced in the United States. However, deficiency

is still possible in those individuals that use salt substitutes, sea

salt preparations and / or choose not to use salt in cases of

hypertension or other medical conditions. It has been estimated that

25 – 40% of the general adult population suffers from moderate to

severe hypothyroidism. This may be due to poor nutrient value in the

foods eaten or eating foods that block the synthesis of thyroid

hormone.

Tyrosine, which is synthesized in the body from the amino acid

phenylalanine, is a precursor of thyroid hormones. It is associated

with low blood pressure and low body temperature, which are both

indicative of hypothyroid condition. Receiving sufficient amounts of

tyrosine from the standard American diet is very difficult; thus

supplementation is usually indicated.

Foods to Consume

Eating foods that are naturally high in iodine can be of benefit

to an underactive thyroid.

Many seafoods are naturally high in iodine content. Some of

these are kelp, clams, lobster, oysters, sardines, and a variety of

seaworthy fish. Fresh vegetables, and root vegetables may also be of

benefit.

Foods that contain fair amounts of tyrosine are chicken, fish,

almonds, avocados, bananas, dairy products, lima beans, pumpkin

seeds, and sesame seeds.

Foods to Avoid

Some foods are contraindicated because they influence the

thyroid to slow down in its function and may prevent the utilization

of Iodine, which main purpose is to synthesize thyroid hormone.

These foods, goitrogens, include cabbage, brussel sprouts, mustard

greens, broccoli, turnips, kale, spinach, cassava root, soybean,

peanuts, pine nuts, millet, peaches, and pears just to name a few.

BASAL UNDER ARM TEMPERATURE TEST

The function of the thyroid gland has been successfully measured

by recording basal body temperature. It is the role of the thyroid

to maintain a constant basal body temperature and metabolic rate.

Hypothyroid conditions will reflect low basal body temperature.

Conversely, hyperthyroid conditions are reflected in a basal body

temperature that is higher than normal. Since subclinical

hypothyroidism is often missed when employing standard laboratory

tests it would be beneficial to conduct the basal underarm

temperature test on all individuals who portray signs and symptoms of

thyroid deficiencies.

Directions for administering test:

Before going to bed at night shake down the thermometer to below

95°F (35°C) and set it in a place that is easily accessible.

Upon waking in the morning, reach over very slowly, or better

yet, have someone else get the thermometer and place it in your

armpit for 10 minutes. Be sure to lie still, as any movement causes

the temperature to rise and can effect test accuracy.

After ten minutes, read, record and date the temperature.

Repeat for at least three days and take an average.

Your basal body temperature should fall between 97.6°F (36.4°C)

and 98.2°F (36.7°C). Basil body temperature that falls below 97.6°F

(36.4°C) may indicate an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Basal

body temperature that is elevated above normal range 98.2°F (36.7°C)

may indicate an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), although this

condition is quite rare in comparison.

The under arm Basal Test was designed by Dr. Broda and is

outlined in his book on Hypothyroidism.

References:

Mazzaferri, E.L., `Adult hypothyroidism', Postgraduate Medicine,

1986, 79, pp. 64-72.

, B.O. and Galton, L., Hypothyroidism: The Unsuspected Illness,

Crowell, New York, NY, 1976.

Langer, S.E. and Scheer, J.F., Solved: The Riddle of Illness, Keats,

New Canaan, CT, 1984.

Gold, M., Pottash, A. And Extein, I., `Hypothyroidism and depression,

evidence from complete thyroid function evaluation', J.A.M.A., 1981,

245, pp. 1,919-22.

Drinka, P.J. and Nolten, W.E., `Review: Subclinical hypothyroidism in

the elderly: to treat or not to treat?',Am. J. Med. Sci., 1988, 295,

pp. 125-8.

Banovac, K., Zakarija, M. And McKenzie, J.M., `Experience with

routine thyroid function testing: abnormal results in " normal "

populations',j. Florida Med. Assoc., 1985, 72, pp. 83509.

Rosenthal, M.J., Hunt, W.C., , P.J. and Goodwin, J.S., `Thyroid

failure in the elderly: microsomal antibodies as discriminate for

therapy', J.A.M.A., 1987, 258, pp. 209-13.