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Morgellons, Hypothyroid & Iodine protocolPosted By Frances (Cabarlah, Qld.) on 05/20/2015
Quote: Recent advances in research into thyroid cell physiology shows that selenium is very important for thyroid function. There are at least 30 selenium dependent proteins, including the glutathione peroxidase enzyme, and the Iodothyronine deiodinases enzyme (this is the one that converts thyroxine (T4) to bioactive (T3). These proteins all need selenium as a co-factor in order to function properly. The selenoprotein, glutathione peroxidase, protects thyroid cells from damage by hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) produced by the thyroid cell. H2O2 is needed as a normal step in thyroid hormone production, However, too much H202 can damage the thyroid cell. In the event of selenium deficiency, the glutathione peroxidase enzyme cannot do its job protecting the thyroid cell, and the thyroid cells are damaged by excess H2O2. The current theory is that this damaged cell material is then recognized by the immune system as foreign, leading to Hashimoto's autoimmune disease.
Replied by Frances (Cabarlah, Qld.) on 02/02/2016
From Bioidentical Hormones 101
By Jeffrey Dach MD
Why is Selenium So Important for Thyroid Function?
The selenoprotein, glutathione peroxidase, protects thyroid cells from damage by hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) produced by the thyroid cell. H2O2 is needed as a normal step in thyroid hormone production, However, too much H202 can damage the thyroid cell. In the event of selenium deficiency, the glutathione peroxidase enzyme cannot do its job protecting the thyroid cell, and the thyroid cells are damaged by excess H2O2. The current theory is that this damaged cell material is then recognized by the immune system as foreign, leading to Hashimoto’s autoimmune disease.
