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Low Thyroid Patients are Being Failed Conventionally 2 Disorders of the thyroid can result in one of two effects:3,4,5 Hypothyroidism - an underactive thyroid, with inadequate hormone production, and Hyperthyroidism - an overactive thyroid, with excess hormone production. The prevalence of thyroid disease varies widely by geographic region, but many areas have experienced apparent increases. 6 The reasons for this are uncertain, but are likely due to variations in the causes of thyroid dysfunction, such as: Inadequate dietary iodine - iodine is required for the thyroid to work properly, and iodine deficiency is one of the leading causes of thyroid disease worldwide. The salt in processed food and salt from "Natural" sources do not contain iodine, so people who get their salt from these sources may become deficient, Too much iodine - getting too much iodine is also toxic to the thyroid, so people who take supplemental iodine may unknowingly be harming their thy 8 These include heavy metals, PCBs, brominated flame retardants, perfluorinates, and a long list of other chemicals that have found their way into the environment,8 Gender - thyroid disease is more prevalent in women,9 Pregnancy - associated with increased risk of hypothyroidism,8 Medications - m A significant family history may be a red flag,8 Stress - stress can be a factor in the development of thyroid disease, mostly through the effects of cortisol, the "Stress hormone,"10 Age - thyroid disorders increase with increasing age. In populations with increases in average age, there may be an increase in thyroid disorders,9 and Increased testing - apparent increases in thyroid disorders may simply be due to increases in testing, given that many individuals with thyroid disorders do not display any overt symptoms. 11,12 Although the increase in incidence in thyroid disorders in some populations is not well understood, and probably varies significantly in different areas, one or more of these factors are likely behind local increases. Harris, C. Thyroid disease and diet - nutrition plays a part in maintaining thyroid health. Impact of smoking on thyroid gland: Dose-related effect of urinary cotinine levels on thyroid function and thyroid autoimmunity. Contact Us At: http://www.Novis.He alth
