HYPOTHYROID (LOW THYROID FUNCTION)

Hypothyroid is a term that refers to low thyroid function. Primary hypothyroidism means that the thyroid gland is not producing enough thyroid hormone. (also called sub-clinical) hypothyroidism means that the thyroid gland is producing a normal amount of thyroid hormone but it is not being converted to its more active form in the liver or the "target" Because the body temperatures will be low in both primary and secondary low thyroid, basal body temperatures are a sensitive self-test to evaluate thyroid function. If you have thyroid symptoms or your temperature is low, get a thyroid blood test to see if the gland is producing sufficient thyroid hormone. Primary low thyroid usually requires prescription thyroid medication (preferably natural thyroid hormone) for correction. the T4 thyroid hormone contains 4 iodine molecules, and T3 contains 3 iodine molecules. Anyone with primary or secondary low thyroid should have an to determine iodine levels. Use sea salt or natural unrefined salt which contains iodine and other minerals necessary to normal thyroid function Avoid bromine . Bromine is a mineral which displaces iodine from the thyroid gland, impairing thyroid function.