Category Archives: Thyroid Hormones

Selenium and the Thyroid Gland

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Selenium is an essential trace mineral needed for normal metabolic regulation. Selenium has a number of physiological functions but is concentrated particularly in the thyroid gland. This may give a clue as to one of its primary functions. The reason … Continue reading →

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Nutrients for the Treatment of Thyroid Health

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Robert Barrington

The thyroid gland is pivotal in the metabolism of the organism. Hypothyroidism, or low activity of the thyroid, produces a sluggish metabolic rate which is characterised by the inability to correctly use energy to produce movement or heat. Treating hypothyroidism … Continue reading →

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The Antithyroid Effects Of Soy

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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The Goitrogenic Effects of Soy

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Soy is naturally high in isoflavones, a group of phytochemicals that show oestrogenic activity. Soy isoflavones can interact with the oestrogen receptor in mammals including humans, and this allows alteration of the hormonal milieu and an increase in the risk … Continue reading →

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Zinc Deficiency in Rats

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Zinc is an essential trace mineral and intakes have generally been shown to be too low in Western populations. In particular, studies have identified chronic low zinc intakes that can be clinically defined as insufficient. Insufficiencies suggest an intake low … Continue reading →

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Calorie Counting: More Damaging Effects

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Calorie counting diets are detrimental to the health and this explains their long term failure rates. Generally calorie restrictive diets are detrimental because while they cause weight loss initially, this weight includes a high amount of skeletal muscle. In fact, … Continue reading →

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Thyroid Hormones, Muscle Loss and Calorie Restriction

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Robert Barrington

‘Weight loss’ diets that rely on calorie restriction and aerobic exercise cause significant reductions in skeletal muscle mass. This skeletal muscle mass can make up to 50 % of the total weight loss on a such diet. This is detrimental … Continue reading →

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