Thyroid
Thyroid issues are very common today. A major reason for this is the widespread problem of iodine deficiency. Up until the late 70's, iodine was used as a dough conditioner in commercially baked goods, but then the industry decided to replace the iodine with bromine, a hallide/toxin similar to fluoride and chlorine that takes up residence in the body where iodine should be. I believe in direct correlation to this, we saw breast cancer rates skyrocket in the 80's, and I would say about 75% of all adults I work with for whatever reason have some form of a thyroid disorder. Iodine, selenium, and glutathione are key to protecting and nourishing the thyroid gland and assisting the smooth functioning of thyroid hormone conversion. Here are many resources from my files shedding light on thyroid health. See Iodine & Selenium & Glutathione for more info.
🌸 Myo-Inositol & Thyroid Health: Beyond Antibody Reduction
Yes, myo-inositol’s ability to reduce anti-TPO and anti-TG antibodies in Hashimoto’s is well-supported in clinical studies — but its benefits don’t stop there.
🔁 1. TSH Sensitivity & Thyroid Hormone Signaling
Myo-inositol is a crucial part of the TSH signaling pathway inside thyroid cells. It works through a second messenger system (phosphatidylinositol) that helps the thyroid respond efficiently to TSH stimulation.
✅ In subclinical hypothyroidism, studies show that myo-inositol (especially paired with selenium) can lower TSH levels and improve free T4 — without medication.
🔬 2. Thyroid Hormone Synthesis Support
Myo-inositol helps regulate the enzymes involved in iodide organification — the process by which iodine is incorporated into thyroid hormones. In other words, it helps the thyroid use iodine effectively, which is especially helpful in iodine repletion protocols (as you often do with Iodoral).
🛡️ 3. Autoimmunity Modulation
In addition to lowering antibodies:
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Myo-inositol supports regulatory T-cell activity, helping to restore immune tolerance.
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It reduces oxidative stress in thyroid tissue, which can prevent further autoimmune-driven destruction.
💁♀️ 4. Insulin Sensitivity & PCOS-Related Hypothyroidism
Since many women with Hashimoto’s also experience insulin resistance or PCOS, myo-inositol’s benefits for glucose metabolism and ovarian health further support thyroid function by lowering inflammation and hormonal disruption.
🌿 5. Mood, Sleep, and Nervous System Harmony
As a gentle serotonin and GABA pathway modulator, myo-inositol supports better mood, sleep, and stress resilience, which in turn:
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Reduces stress-driven suppression of thyroid function
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Helps address the anxiety/depression side of hypothyroidism
🧠 Summary:
Myo-inositol for thyroid health:
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✅ Lowers anti-TPO and anti-TG antibodies
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✅ Enhances TSH sensitivity and thyroid hormone production
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✅ Reduces oxidative stress and supports immune balance
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✅ Improves metabolic function and mood — key in whole-body thyroid support