Natural Cure for thyroid

Could you give me some information on thyroid please
(15 Mar 2008)

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Thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland seen in the neck. It is one of the largest glands in the body, which is effective in controlling the synthesis of proteins and in the consumption of energy. The thyroid gland produces the tri iodo thyronine or T3 and thyroxine T4 hormones.

Iodine from the diet is absorbed by the thyroid cells. They combine the amino acid tyrosine with iodine tor synthesis T3 and T4. These are sent to the blood, which is later sent to the various parts of the body.

These hormones are essential for the normal functioning of calcium homeostasis. This is done by the synthesis of calcitonin, a hormone. The growth and metabolism of many hormones are regulated by the T3 and T4 hormones. The pituitary gland and the hypothalamus control the thyroid. Thyroid is a double lobed structure and iodine is present in both the hormones. The two common problems associated with the thyroid gland are hyperthyroidism or overactive thyroid and hypothyroididsm or under active thyroid.

The hormones are bound partially to thyroxine binding protein. Hypothyroidism results in acute thyroiditis, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, silent thyroiditis and post orerative hypothyroidism. Hyper activity of thyroid gland causes Grave's disease, toxic thyroid nodule, thyroid storm, hashitoxicosis and De Quervain thyroiditis.

answered by Dr C on 15 Mar 2008, 7:20:35

Natural Cure for thyroid

Could you give me some information on thyroid please (15 Mar 2008)

Could you give me some information on thyroid please
(15 Mar 2008)