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Hypothyroidism
Low thyroid values mean hypothyroidism is a lack of thyroxine. With an ETR test (non-hormonal test), the level of deficiency can be most accurately determined. Further testing on serum tyrosine levels and free iodine levels show whether protein yields tyrosine. Additionally, to get an accurate picture of a patient’s metabolism, it must be determined whether sufficient pepsin and gastric juices are available to convert protein.
Simply putting the patient on a good quality mineral formula containing iodine may only rarely do the trick. The biochemical chain of events must be taken into consideration. Unfortunately, we cannot just diagnose by saying, this person has an underactive thyroid, therefore we need to supply his thyroid with ample amounts of iodine and that’ll be it. Our bodies are much more complex. In an in-depth blood study, all influencing factors must be analyzed to get a proper picture of the disease and accurate supplementation.
Hyperthyroidism
High thyroid values mean hyperthyroidism, which is too much thyroxine. This can be assessed with the same test (ETR). It can be treated with radiated iodine to lower the excessive thyroid hormones.
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