Prior to the current use of TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) to assess thyroid function, doctors used much simpler, yet highly effective ways to grade thyroid function. Doctors in the 1940’s used signs and symptoms to make a working diagnosis and relied on basal metabolic rate to confirm the diagnosis. Basal body temperature, metabolism and heart…

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What Is Secretory IgA IgA stands for Immunoglobulin A. Our bodies contain 5 different types of immunoglobins; IgG, IgA, IgM, IgE, IgD. We have many different types of immune cells, and these are a few of them. They each have unique roles to play. IgA is the most abundant immunoglobulin in the human body. In…

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collage of dietary goitrogens related to thyroid function including soy, cruciferous vegetables, sweet potato, brussel sprouts

To Summarize: Goitrogens are substances which may interfere with thyroid function They may interfere with the thyroid gland and how the thyroid hormones are made Certain foods contain dietary goitrogens. Those foods are otherwise healthy, good foods. People with low functioning thyroid need to be aware of these, and may need to avoid them Thyroid…

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