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Phenylalanine and the Thyroid Gland!
Another result of this enzyme deficiency is that the work rate of the thyroid gland can slow down. The thyroid gland is responsible for the rate of your body’s metabolism. It determines how fast you grow and whether the food you eat is stored as fat, burned as energy, or used in the processes of regeneration. It does all this by secreting a regulatory hormone called thyroxin. The amino acid component of this hormone is tyrosine. Phenylketonuria prevents adequate tyrosine from reaching the thyroid gland. The results can be fatigue, obesity, lack of growth, and reduced resistance to disease. All these can be avoided by supplementing the diet with tyrosine, together with the mineral cofactor iodine.
Please Note:
This information is provided to supplement the care provided by your doctor or health care provider. This information is not provided as a substitute for professional medical advice.
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