Hypothyroidism is a condition that occurs when the thyroid gland produces insufficient amounts of thyroid hormones in the body. The thyroid gland serves as the body’s internal thermostat by secreting two hormones that control the rate at which the body burns calories and expends energy. If the gland does not secrete enough of the hormone, hypothyroidism is the result. Hyperthyroidism caused by overproduction of these hormones. Hypothyroidism affects approximately 13 million Americans, most of whom are women between the ages of 30 and 50. An estimated one in eight women may develop a thyroid condition at some time in their lives.

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Symptoms of hypothyroidism include weakness; fatigue; intolerance to cold temperatures; weight gain or inability to lose weight; dry, course or thinning hair; rough, dry skin; muscle aches and cramps; constipation; irritability; decreased libido; memory loss; and abnormal menstrual cycles. Each hypothyroidism sufferer experiences the disorder differently. Many experience a number of these symptoms at once, some may suffer primarily from one symptom, while others report no symptoms at all.

Thyroid supplements are actually thyroid replacements for what your body would normally produce. This is great because you can regulate and optimize your thyroid so it performs at a higher level than it can on its own.

According to numerous authorities, sub- optimal thyroid function is a commonly undiagnosed malady. It thought to be especially common in females over 45. Unfortunately, routine blood tests only diagnose the more frank cases of hypo-thyroidism, usually indicated by a low T-4 and a high TSH. Once these low findings are confirmed prescription thyroid medication like Synthroid and Amour Thyroid are routinely prescribed, however, sub-optimal function may show normal lab results. Yet sub-optimal function is well indicated by various signs and symptoms. Those with basal metabolic temperatures of less than 97.3 and who suffer slow thyroid signs may do well to consider a 6 to 12 week trial of non-prescription thyroid support such as LifeSource Lab’s Thyroid Energy. Thyroid supplements are actually thyroid replacements for what your body would normally produce. This is great because you can regulate and optimize your thyroid so it performs at a higher level than it can on its own.
Recent studies suggest that millions more suffer from sub clinical problems but are undiagnosed. Notably, women are far more likely than men to be afflicted, but men are on the rise now as well.

The great majority of these women suffer from hypothyroidism — a sluggish thyroid — which leads to fatigue, weight gain, depression, high cholesterol and other symptoms. A fraction suffer from hyperthyroidism, which is an overactive thyroid.

LifeSource’s Thyroid Energy is a complete nutritional support for the thyroid gland. Unlike Thyodine, it contains no glandulars and is suitable for vegans. LifeSource Labs has combined Iodine (from Kelp) and Tyrosine, the two integral constituents of thyroid hormone, with the minerals Selenium, Zinc and Copper, to assist in production. In addition, LifeSource’s Thyroid Energy contains Guggul Extract, an Ayurvedic herb known for its ability to support a healthy metabolism.

Testing for thyroid function has become controversial. For many years the conventional approach was to measure the pituitary gland's stimulation of the thyroid, or Thyroid Stimulating Hormone ("TSH"). The theory was that high levels of TSH indicate the thyroid is sluggish and needs a push from the master gland to get its job done.

In this simple approach, the range considered "normal" for TSH can be quite wide (0.5-5.0). Within the "normal" range many practitioners won't diagnose a problem, even if your thyroid actually is struggling. Outside this range many practitioners will diagnose thyroid disease and prescribe a one-size-fits-all prescription for a synthetic thyroid supplement.

Poor nutrition is probably the origin of many thyroid problems, and rich nutrition is vital to reversing them, or at least to prevent further decline. Healthy thyroid function is dependent on a range of nutrients, especially selenium, folic acid, and iodine. A medical-grade supplement (such as LifeSource Labs) is therefore vital. Of course, supplements should be used to complement, not substitute for, a balanced diet.

Stress in all its forms is another key culprit. Most of us experience a high degree of the most damaging kind — unremitting stress. We often see the symptoms of hypothyroidism totally reversed when a woman commits to a program that supports balance through nutrition and daily self-care.