Chronic Wellness Forum

When T3 is metabolically active, lactic acid won't be produced unnecessarily, so the measurement of lactate in the blood is a useful test for interpreting thyroid function. Cholesterol is used rapidly under the influence of T3, and ever since the 1930s it has been clear that serum cholesterol rises in hypothyroidism, and is very useful diagnostically. Sodium, magnesium, calcium, potassium, creatinine, albumin, glucose, and other components of the serum are regulated by the thyroid hormones, and can be used along with the various functional tests for evaluating thyroid function. - RP

What are the values we should manage on this reference components to know the thyroid health? What's the relationship with thyroid hormones?

Thyroid helps regulate all of the above. Available oxygen and glucose also play a role in some of these parameters as well. PUFA and estrogen waste oxygen, lower thyroid, and inhibit glucose oxidation (Randle Cycle) all of which creates lactate, de-energerizes the cell, and increases stress mediators. Emailed you some reference ranges to consider, Pedro.