A five-minute documentary segment on the topic of hypothyroidism is found in the BBC UK TV series "Trust Me, I'm a Doctor," season 6 episode 2. It was first aired in the UK on February, 2017. The segment is part of the show's larger discussion of the question, "Can we boost our metabolic rate?" It … Continue reading BBC UK TV segment on hypothyroidism is re-broadcast by TVO in Canada
Author: Tania S. Smith
Canadian communication professor, researcher
Thyroid T3 secretion compensates for peripheral T4-T3 conversion
In health, what happens when your tissues don't convert enough T4 into T3 hormone? Your healthy thyroid secretes more T3. The healthy thyroid gland's synthesis of T3 de novo (from raw materials of iodine and tyrosine) under the stimulation of a healthy TSH can maintain your circulating T3 supply. This prevent tissues from becoming hypothyroid … Continue reading Thyroid T3 secretion compensates for peripheral T4-T3 conversion