Archive for September 2023

Hypothyroidism is a state in which the body is not producing enough thyroid hormones or is not able to respond to and/or utilize existing thyroid hormones properly.

Key signs and symptoms include fatigue, poor concentration, depression, moderate weight gain, menstrual irregularities, cool extremities, dry skin and hair loss.

Iron is the most abundant essential trace element in the human body. It facilitates numerous functions, some of which include:

Haemoglobin and myoglobin production (proteins in the red blood cells that transport oxygen)

Selected enzyme functions (specifically involved in cellular growth, DNA synthesis, hormone synthesis and neurotransmitter synthesis)

Gluten has been a hot topic since celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity diagnoses have increased in recent years. It is worth noting the increase in cases correlates with the increased use and prevalence of glyphosate and glyphosate GM crops.