Thanks for reminding us about Nitric Oxide, (NO) @ManjiB
It’s not easy to increase our NO levels, especially as we age. On my channel I delve into Magnesium, an element that must be present in abundance to produce adequate NO. Soon I will post a clip about iodine and the thyroid gland, for low T3 means less release of NO to muscle cells. Nitric Oxide is supremely important for cardiovascular function.
Iodine and magnesium are the 2 most important nutrients, IMO, for post stroke success.
The two clips on NO on my channel are
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What is T3?
In the context of the thyroid, T3 , or Triiodothyronine , is one of the two primary hormones produced by your thyroid gland. It is often called the “active” thyroid hormone because it has a much stronger and faster effect on your body’s metabolism than its counterpart, T4 (Thyroxine).
- Name Origin: The “T” stands for Thyronine, and the “3” indicates that it contains three atoms of iodine .
Function: What Does T3 Do in Your Body?
T3 is a crucial hormone that influences almost every cell in your body. Its main roles include:
- Metabolism: It controls the speed of your metabolism, determining how quickly your body converts food into energy.
- Heart Rate: It influences your heart rate and cardiac output.
- Body Temperature: It helps regulate your body temperature.
- Growth and Development: It is essential for normal brain development in children and for overall growth.
- Muscle Control: It affects how your muscles contract.
- Digestion: It influences the speed at which food moves through your digestive system (gut motility).
- Bone Maintenance: It plays a role in the cycle of bone breakdown and regeneration.