(Newswire.net — June 24, 2014) — In a new video, featuring board certified clinical nutritionist Dr. Peter Osborne, the Gluten Free Society reveals that hypothyroidism is one the most diagnosed conditions in the US today. Throughout the video Peter explains the symptoms associated with this condition and thoroughly describes the processes the thyroid performs in order to function effectively. Furthermore, Dr. Osborne covers how to ensure the appropriate treatment is prescribed by doctors and also whether or not the thyroid is failing as a result of nutritional deficiencies.
In the first half of the video Dr. Osborne does an excellent job explaining how the thyroid works throughout the body. In order to get diagnosed with hypothyroidism doctors measure the levels of TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) in the blood. Likewise, the process begins when the brain signals the pituitary glands to produce a hormone called T4. This hormone is inactive and after travelling through the blood stream it ultimately needs to be converted to another hormone, T3, to become an active thyroid hormone. However, T3 is only effective if it is able to enter the cells in the body. Dr. Osborne clarifies this process in the video using drawings and diagrams.
Using the canvas Dr. Peter Osborne illustrates how the T3 hormone enters and binds with the cell through the cell’s nuclear receptor. When this process is functioning properly it increases the body’s metabolism. However, when the system falters many people develop symptoms that include hair loss, energy loss, weight gain, dry skin, and increased cholesterol. Once Dr. Osborne believes the viewers of the video have a general understanding of the thyroid’s processes he explores further into the topic and examines how a nutritional deficiency can impact the thyroid’s effectiveness.
Each and every step during the creation of T3 requires adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals. For instance in order for TSH to begin production it requires protein, magnesium, vitamin B12, and zinc. Additionally, T4 requires iodine to be produced in the body and subsequently needs the enzyme selenium to be converted into T3. Many of these vitamins and minerals can be acquired by a proper diet but frequently doctors do not perform tests checking T3 and T4 levels and this results in patients be prescribed medications rather than correcting the issues with diet changes. In total, the body requires ten nutrients for the entire process of creating TSH to converting it into T3 for the body to use. Dr. Osborne clearly states that if a person is suffering from hypothyroidism as a result of a nutrient deficiency that medication will merely mask the condition and will continue to persist unless the correct action is taken.
Conversely, Dr. Osborne points out that any person taking medication for hypothyroidism must be careful when simultaneously correcting these deficiencies as it may result in the medication becoming too effective and ultimately lead to hyperthyroidism. Some symptoms people should be aware that are associated with hyperthyroidism are excessive sweating, anxiety, night sweats, hot flashes, and an inability to sleep. Dr. Osborne concludes his video with this summarizing statement: “People diagnosed with hypothyroidism should make sure the doctor is checking for the nutrient levels to ascertain the nutritional potential of why the thyroid levels may be low in the first place.”
The full video can be viewed on Gluten Free Society’s YouTube Channel Glutenology or directly through the following link: Natural Thyroid Help with Nutrition
About: The Gluten Free Society was founded in 2010 by Dr. Peter Osborne to help educate patients and physicians on the far reaching effects of gluten sensitivity. Gluten Free Society strives to provide information to help people maintain a healthy gluten free lifestyle.