Thyroiditis

Thyroiditis is an inflammation of the thyroid gland. There are several types of thyroiditis. Most result in three phases: overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), under-active thyroid (hypothyroidism), and return to normal. When the thyroid is inflamed, it often releases an excess of thyroid hormone, resulting in hyperthyroidism. As the supply

of thyroid hormone is depleted, the body has too little, and hypothyroidism the results. Young to middle-aged women seem most at risk, although some forms of thyroiditis occur in both men and women of all ages. With some forms, hypothyroidism may develop years later even if the thyroiditis has resolved.

Signs and Symptoms

Depending on the type of thyroiditis, the thyroid gland can have one of the following characteristics:

• Firm and enlarged, but not tender
• Enlarged and painful, with pain extending to the jaw or ears
• Enlarged but not painful
• Enlarged on only one side, hard like a stone, and sticking to other neck structures

You may also have one or more of the following symptoms:

• Cool, dry skin, slow pulse rate (less than 60 beats per minute), swelling around the eyes, hoarseness, or slow reflexes
• No desire to eat, feeling tired and unenergetic, and a slight fever
• A rapid heartbeat, slight nervousness, anxiety, weight loss of 5 - 10 pounds, and increased sweating

What Causes It?

Immune disorders, viruses, and fever disorders can cause thyroiditis. Sometimes thyroiditis develops if you have Graves' disease (an autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism). In some cases, there is no identifiable cause.

Suggested Nutritional Supplementation

• UltraInflamX® - 2 scoops twice daily.

Medical food for inflammation and biotransformation

• Follow the Anti-Inflammatory Diet
• Kaprex® AI - 1 tablet three times daily.

Selective Kinase Response Modulators for Balanced Immune Function.  Kaprex AI targets underlying issues-such as eicosanoid, cytokine, and white blood cell activity and vitamin D levels-that have been associated with minor pain and immune system response concerns.

• EPA-DHA 6:1TM Enteric Coated - 2 softgels three times daily.

EPA-DHA 6:1 Enteric Coated omega 3 fatty acids providing a ratio appropriate for patients with chronic inflammatory conditions.

• Iso D3TM - 1 tablet three times daily.

Iso D3 delivers 2,000 IU of Vitamin D3 with Isoflavones that may help facilitate the body's utilization of vitamin D3 for enhanced health benefits.

If there is a soy sensitivity use:

• D3 1000TM - 2 microtablets three times daily. Bioactive Vitamin D in a microtablet delivery form

Additional Nutritional Support Considerations

• Thyroid Support
• Thyrosol - 1-3 tablets twice daily

Dietary Suggestions

• Avoid foods that interfere with thyroid function, including broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts, cauliflower,

kale, spinach, turnips, soybeans, peanuts, linseed, pine nuts, millet, cassava, and mustard greens.

• Anti-Inflammatory Diet