Thyroid Diet : Thyroid Solution Diet & Natural Treatment Book For Thyroid Problems & Hypothyroidism Revealed!

By Jason Scotts

"The Thyroid Solution Diet" is a text that outlines all the current information that is available on issues with the thyroid. An increasing number of persons have been diagnosed with thyroid issues in the last few years and as such various solutions are being sought to alleviate the symptoms of the condition. Quite a number of texts have been published on the topic as well. This text is a compilation of numerous texts. It not only explains what the thyroid is but it goes in depth as to the various methods, medical and otherwise that can help the situation. It is an asset for any individual that wants to learn more about thyroid issues be it for their own benefit or for others who they may know that are afflicted with the condition. It is something that can be treated and not many know how to go about it.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Speedy Publishing LLC
• Release date: Aug 27, 2013
• ISBN: 9781628847758

Jason Scotts

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Chapter 1- An Overview of the Thyroid- What is its Function?

The butterfly shaped thyroid is the largest pure gland of the endocrine system. It is located on the neck and usually contains the parathyroids. It plays a major role in regulating metabolism and as a result has a large blood supply.

The thyroid is located in front of the trachea, which is located in the neck. It consists of two lateral lobes in the shape of butterfly wings. These lobes are connected by a mass of tissue called the isthmus. The large superior and inferior thyroid arteries supply the gland with fresh blood. A central cavity of the thyroid stores colloid. Colloid is a golden, sticky liquid composed of thyroglobulin molecules which are attached to iodine. The thyroid is the only gland in the body that collects and uses iodine.

This gland consists of empty, round sacs called follicles into which the hormone thyroglobulin is secreted. The walls of these follicles are built with cuboidal (cube shaped) and squamous (very flattened) epithelial cells. Epithelial cells line the body and readily adhere to each other. These protective cells do double duty by also producing the raw thyroglobulin. Each follicle is surrounded by soft connective tissue.

Parafollicular cells are also found in the thyroid. These cells are in the follicular epithelium but protrude into the surrounding connective tissue.

The endocrine system uses hormones to control the body. Organs of this system are spread throughout the body and include the pituitary, adrenal, and pineal glands in addition to the thyroid and parathyroid glands. Other organs contain some cells that secrete hormones. These cells are also a part of the endocrine system. Hormones are generally slow acting and use chemicals to regulate cells throughout the body. While some act locally, others enter the lymph system or bloodstream and act at a distance. Most are amino acid based; the well known steroids are derived from cholesterol. A third class is secreted from cell membranes throughout the body.

The thyroid hormone is two separate hormones that play a major role in body metabolism regulation. Thyroxine, or T4, has four iodine molecules attached while triiodothyronine, or T3, has three iodine atoms. T4 is synthesized, or put together, in the large central cavity by combining thyroglobulin with four iodine atoms. T4 is secreted into

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