..I want to check and measure all key aspects of my body, such as vitamins, minerals, heavy metals, hormones, NAD, microplastic, and so on. And when I find something that is off, I take measures to adjust it.
This time, I wanted to see what was going on with my thyroid. So I went to get a complete thyroid hormone test.
There are 3 reasons I wanted to do this:
Some time ago, I went for an acupuncture treatment, where the doctor also measured my overall health with a strange device he had. He concluded that my thyroid was in bad shape.
Over the last few years, I have become very sensitive to the cold. This could be a thyroid issue.
I typically do not eat seafood, where most iodine is found. The proper operation of the thyroid is contingent upon a sufficient supply of iodine.
What does the thyroid do?
The thyroid gland is responsible for producing hormones that govern the body's metabolic rate, growth, and development. It plays a crucial role in overseeing the functioning of the heart, muscles, and digestive system, as well as contributing to brain development and maintaining bone health.Β
All results were inside the reference ranges, and therefore no further action is necessary.
If you want to learn what these 5 individual tests measure, read on. If not, see you in a week. π
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH): The primary job of TSH is to regulate the amount of thyroid hormones - T4 and T3 - produced by the thyroid gland. TSH outside the reference range could indicate production of too much or too little T3 and T4.
T4: T4 is primarily inactive. Its key job is as a "storage hormone", and it transport T3 to the proper organs in your body. T4 must be converted to T3 before you can use it. The T4 test is useful in understanding the level of thyroid hormone in the body; however, it doesn't provide enough information by itself.
T3: T3 is the active version of the thyroid hormone. It circulates in the bloodstream, both bound and not bound to protein. The free (unbound) T3 is what is able to carry out operations.
Anti-Thyroglobulin Antibodies: Occasionally, our immune system becomes confused and perceives what comes out of the thyroid as a threat, leading to the production of antibodies. Thyroglobulin antibodies attack thyroglobulin proteins and can destroy the thyroid gland. High levels indicate problems.
Microsomal (TPO) Antibodies: The presence of substantial TPO antibodies in the blood suggests an autoimmune disorder, such as Hashimoto's disease or Graves' disease.Β
Whatβs next?
In 7 days, I will send you a summary of key updates in the world of longevity.
In 14 days, I will tell you the #2 most important action you can take to improve your expected lifespan. A few weeks back, I explained that exercise is #1. What is #2?
Until next time,
Johan
Haha.. Maybe I do π.. But it is a bit odd.. Even when I went swimming in the relatively warm waters of the Canaries, I still could only stay in for about 20 minutes before I started shivering.. maybe I'm being a wuss π
Your thyroid seems to be in good shape, so perhaps the sensitivity to cold temperatures just means you need to man up, Mr. Johan ;)