Another reason T4 fails to convert to T3 adequately

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Q. You feel that a number of factors can contribute to the inability

to convert T4 to T3, including:

1. Deficiencies of zinc, selenium, iodine and iron

2. beta blockers, Dilantin and certain other drugs

3. Alcohol and pesticides

Can you explain why and how you feel these factors affect the

ability to convert, and how you feel natural thyroid might address

these problems?

A. , all of these factors decrease the conversion of the

relatively inactive T4 to the more active form of thyroid hormone,

T3. All patients with thyroid problems need to be properly evaluated

for vitamin and mineral deficiencies. In addition, I look at all of

my patients for signs of toxicity, whether it is from drug therapies

or chemicals like pesticides and alcohol. It is critically important

to treat the whole person, not just part of the person in order to

achieve the best results.

Q. You mention the importance of stress reduction in your book. Can

you explain what you feel the relationship is between stress and

thyroid disease, and how reducing stress can help?

A. , there is no doubt in my mind that stress reduction improves

the entire hormonal system, including the thyroid gland. Stress

exacerbates all thyroid problems, particularly those with an

autoimmune component (i.e., Hashimoto's or Graves).