Potassium Iodide with Thyroid Support
The thyroid gland is an important endocrine gland regulating metabolism in every cell of our body. A deficiency of thyroid hormones can affect virtually all bodily functions. They thyroid gland regulates the rate at which the body uses oxygen and controls the rate at which organs function and the speed which the body uses food. It plays an important role in growth, nervous system functioning, muscle health, energy levels, temperature and weight.
Riboflavin, (B2) like the other B vitamins, supports energy production by aiding in the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins.
Niacinamide, (B3) is a water-soluble vitamin whose derivatives such as NADH play essential roles in energy metabolism in the living cell. A mild deficiency slows down the metabolism, which in turn decreases cold tolerance and is a potential contributing factor towards obesity.
Because selenium deficiency is a major factor in low thyroid function, you should regularly include selenium-rich foods in your diet. The thyroid produces several hormones, and must product them in a somewhat balanced ratio. Without selenium, this balancing process is hindered.
The thyroid gland is the principle user of iodine in the body. Two thirds of the body's store of iodine is located in the thyroid gland. To produce thyroid hormones, the thyroid gland needs iodine, an element contained in food and water. The thyroid gland traps iodine and processes it into thyroid hormones. As thyroid hormones are used, some of the iodine contained in the hormones is released, returned to the thyroid gland, and is recycled to produce more thyroid hormones.
