COMPREHENSIVE THYROID PANEL
Thyroid hormones are essential and primary regulators of the body's metabolism. Hormone imbalances can affect virtually every metabolic process in the body, exerting significant effects on mood and energy level.
The Comprehensive Thyroid Panel test provides a thorough analysis of thyroid hormone metabolism. It includes central thyroid gland regulation and activity, thyroid production and secretion, peripheral thyroid conversion, and thyroid autoimmunity. This test determines thyroid function, gives more information to the diagnosis of hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, and analyzes serum levels of TSH, free T4, free T3, reverse T3, anti-TG antibodies, and anti-TPO antibodies to assess central and peripheral thyroid function, as well as thyroid auto-immunity.
Ensuring healthy thyroid function is clinically essential. Optimal thyroid function may help safeguard against the pathogenesis of diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and depression. Thyroid hormones also play central metabolic roles in healthy sexual and reproductive function in both women and men. Because they are essential for IGF-1 production, thyroid hormones significantly affect lipid metabolism.
Symptoms of thyroid hormone imbalances can include:
— Fatigue
— Depression
— Coldness
— Constipation
— Poor skin health
— Headaches
— PMS
— Dysmenorrhea
— Fluid retention
— Weight gain
— Anxiety/Panic attacks
— Decreased memory and concentration
— Muscle and joint pain
— Low sex drive
Thyroid hormone function has a profound impact on overall health via:
— Modulation of carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism
— Vitamin utilization
— Mitochondrial function
— Digestive process
— Muscle and nerve activity
— Blood flow
— Oxygen utilization
— Hormone secretion
— Sexual and reproductive health
— Many other physiological parameters
This comprehensive thyroid hormone panel measures:
Free T3 (Free Triiodothyronine) – the more potent and biologically active thyroid hormone, T3 regulates growth and metabolism throughout the whole body.
Free T4 (Free Thyroxine) – considered a precursor hormone, T4 is converted to T3 as required by cells throughout the body; levels of T4 are generally much higher than T3.
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) – produced by the pituitary gland, TSH tells the thyroid gland to increase or decrease production of T4 or conversion to T3 depending on the amounts circulating in the bloodstream via an efficient feedback system.
Anti-TG (Antibodies to Thyroglobulin) – a precursor to T4. If Anti-TG are present in significant amounts, this suggests an abnormal immune response against your own body, also called autoimmunity.
Anti-TPO (Antibodies to Thyroperoxidase) – an enzyme that initiates the synthesis of T4. Antibodies to TPO indicate autoimmunity where the body is attacking normal proteins in the blood (in this case, TPO). People with anti-TPO have a higher chance of developing hypothyroidism that those who do not have antibodies to TPO.
This panel is good for those with hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Graves disease, being treated or taking medication for thyroid, family history of thyroid conditions, or currently experiencing symptoms above as well as changes in weight.
Note: The purchase of this laboratory test includes a customized email review through a functional medicine lens. However, the purchase of this test (alone) does not make you an active client of Simply Nourished. The intent of this lab is to provide information to use data to implement with your healthcare team. To become an active client of Simply Nourished, be sure to also purchase an Initial Consultation.
The Comprehensive Thyroid Panel test provides a thorough analysis of thyroid hormone metabolism. It includes central thyroid gland regulation and activity, thyroid production and secretion, peripheral thyroid conversion, and thyroid autoimmunity. This test determines thyroid function, gives more information to the diagnosis of hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, and analyzes serum levels of TSH, free T4, free T3, reverse T3, anti-TG antibodies, and anti-TPO antibodies to assess central and peripheral thyroid function, as well as thyroid auto-immunity.
Ensuring healthy thyroid function is clinically essential. Optimal thyroid function may help safeguard against the pathogenesis of diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and depression. Thyroid hormones also play central metabolic roles in healthy sexual and reproductive function in both women and men. Because they are essential for IGF-1 production, thyroid hormones significantly affect lipid metabolism.
Symptoms of thyroid hormone imbalances can include:
— Fatigue
— Depression
— Coldness
— Constipation
— Poor skin health
— Headaches
— PMS
— Dysmenorrhea
— Fluid retention
— Weight gain
— Anxiety/Panic attacks
— Decreased memory and concentration
— Muscle and joint pain
— Low sex drive
Thyroid hormone function has a profound impact on overall health via:
— Modulation of carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism
— Vitamin utilization
— Mitochondrial function
— Digestive process
— Muscle and nerve activity
— Blood flow
— Oxygen utilization
— Hormone secretion
— Sexual and reproductive health
— Many other physiological parameters
This comprehensive thyroid hormone panel measures:
Free T3 (Free Triiodothyronine) – the more potent and biologically active thyroid hormone, T3 regulates growth and metabolism throughout the whole body.
Free T4 (Free Thyroxine) – considered a precursor hormone, T4 is converted to T3 as required by cells throughout the body; levels of T4 are generally much higher than T3.
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) – produced by the pituitary gland, TSH tells the thyroid gland to increase or decrease production of T4 or conversion to T3 depending on the amounts circulating in the bloodstream via an efficient feedback system.
Anti-TG (Antibodies to Thyroglobulin) – a precursor to T4. If Anti-TG are present in significant amounts, this suggests an abnormal immune response against your own body, also called autoimmunity.
Anti-TPO (Antibodies to Thyroperoxidase) – an enzyme that initiates the synthesis of T4. Antibodies to TPO indicate autoimmunity where the body is attacking normal proteins in the blood (in this case, TPO). People with anti-TPO have a higher chance of developing hypothyroidism that those who do not have antibodies to TPO.
This panel is good for those with hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Graves disease, being treated or taking medication for thyroid, family history of thyroid conditions, or currently experiencing symptoms above as well as changes in weight.
Note: The purchase of this laboratory test includes a customized email review through a functional medicine lens. However, the purchase of this test (alone) does not make you an active client of Simply Nourished. The intent of this lab is to provide information to use data to implement with your healthcare team. To become an active client of Simply Nourished, be sure to also purchase an Initial Consultation.