THYROID “Fibromyalgia is frequently seen in hypothyroidism. There is now evidence to support that fibromyalgia may be due to thyroid hormone resistance “ Medical hypotheses 2003 Aug;21(2):182-89 (In this study, even though thyroid blood levels did not factor into the treatment, high doses of thyroid were used to treat symptoms) “Combined T4 and T3 therapy resulted in improved symptoms, well-being and weight loss in comparison with straight T4 therapy. A decrease in weight resulted from using higher T3 levels” J Clinical Endocrinol Metab 2005 May;90(5):2666-74 (This is another classic article demonstrating T3 makes patients feel and function better. Physicians will continue to believe that only T4 is required, whereas the good studies in major medical journals demonstrate that adding T3 is necessary for physiologic improvement. This study proved as more T3 was prescribed, the better the results) “Long term high doses of thyroid had no adverse effect in causing osteoporosis or fractures.” “Over 40 studies prove that thyroid replacement does not lower bone density or cause increased risk of fracture” Cortland Forum 2001 July;85-90 (Another study reviewed over 40 studies and none found any evidence that thyroid hormone has any significant effect on bone density; as these were studies of patients not on any hormone therapy except for thyroid. What this means is that the medical community cannot assert that thyroid hormone causes bone loss. Doctors are always afraid that prescribing thyroid causes osteoporosis. It doesn’t and over 40 studies prove so. Low hormone levels cause bone loss, not optimal levels.) “Long term thyroid replacement with high doses has no significant effect on bone density or fractures.” Lancet 1992 Jul 4;340(8810:9-13. “Thyroid levels should be raised to the upper normal range for a young person. This results in optimal cognition, memory and cerebral function.” Journal of Gerontology;1999 Vol. 54:109-115 “Low T3 levels are associated with increased heart disease and decreased cardiac function. Replacing T3 increases clinical performance and cardiac output. Adding T3 increases exercise tolerance and quality of life” CVR&R 2002;23:20-26 “Decreased T3 levels result in increased cholesterol and heart disease. Treating with T3 improves the lipid profile.” Preventive Cardiology 2001;4:179-182 “Low levels of free T3 in patients resulted in increased disability, depression, decreased cognition, energy and increased mortality.” JAMA Dec 2004;Vol 292(2c) 500-504 (All Hormones have health benefits. When we lose our hormones we lose health; thereby increasing morbidity and mortality, and thyroid is no different. There are no studies that demonstrate that optimal thyroid levels are harmful. There are many studies indicating that suboptimal or low normal levels are detrimental. Therefore the goal of physicians should be to optimize thyroid as well) “Low normal thyroid levels result in increased cholesterol, increased heart disease, fatigue, low energy, depression, and memory loss. Thyroid replacement eliminates these risks. No study has shown any harm or adverse effect of treatment. Consultant 2000 Dec; 2397-2399 (Most physicians incorrectly and unfortunately prescribe only T4, whereas the studies demonstrate that adding T3 resulted in weight loss and an improvement in energy and a decrease in symptoms. There was no [or little] improvement in symptoms or well being on T4 alone (Levoxyl or Synthroid). Alone or with all the other hormones, optimal levels of T3 work best. Optimal levels of all hormones are beneficial and thyroid is no different. For healthy memory, metabolism, cholesterol, hair, skin and nails, optimal hormone levels are necessary; normal levels are detrimental) WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR LEVELS TO BE ??
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