Compounding

Thyroid Hormones

Functions:

• Control the rate of metabolism
• Control of fat utilization

The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland located just under the Adam's apple in the throat. It secretes a hormone called thyroxine, which controls the body's metabolism and also regulates the utilization of fat. A decline in the amount of this hormone secreted (hypothyroidism) can result in poor concentration, confusion, memory problems, cold hand and feet, weight gain, menstrual problems, sleep disorders, dry skin, thinning hair and low energy levels. Having an unreactive thyroid is also a major cause of a common painful musculoskeletal condition known as fibromyalgia.

Aging often leads to hypothyroidism, and is considered by medical experts to be an under-diagnosed issue. Women over the age of 40 comprise the majority of cases of hypothyroidism, but men and teenagers can be affected, especially if the deficiency runs in the family. Taking thyroid supplements can combat hypothyroidism and subsequently overcome a broad range of aging disorders. Supplements are available in two forms, whole-natural (bio-identical) supplements and synthetic supplements. Studies have shown that the use of bio-identical thyroid hormones is more beneficial than using synthetics. This is due mainly to synthetic hormones containing only one hormone (usually T3 or T4 hormones), whereas bio-identical hormones contain the full spectrum of thyroid hormones (T1, T2, T3, and T4 hormones).