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While working or exercising, do you sweat for an extended period of time? Are you constantly exposed to a hot or humid environment? Do you take pre or post workout supplements and/or a multivitamin to replenish key nutrients lost during exercise? Are you aware that excessive perspiration has been linked to iodine deficiency? How Iodine Powers Thyroid Function Thyroid hormones, thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), are manufactured in the thyroid gland using iodine. Iodine consumed in the diet circulates in the bloodstream and is selectively taken up by the thyroid gland where, through a series of complex biochemical reactions, it...

Lead is an incredibly dangerous heavy metal with no known beneficial use in the body. It mimics calcium, affecting all calcium-dependent biological processes, and is known to disturb the cardiovascular, renal, endocrine, and nervous systems. In children, the brain is the most sensitive target, as the blood brain barrier is less effective in children than in adults, potentially causing developmental delays even at low levels of exposure [1]. Where Does the Lead in Dust Come From? Dust lead concentrations are significantly elevated in areas where there was heavy motor vehicle traffic during the time when leaded gasoline was still in...

Iodine is an essential component of thyroid hormones T3 and T4, and plays a broader role in antioxidant defence and breast health. Yet many people are unknowingly deficient. This guide covers the recommended daily allowances for different life stages, the best dietary sources of iodine — from kelp to cod — and when testing your iodine and thyroid levels may be warranted.

Breast cancer is not one disease — it encompasses many distinct types with different attributes, degrees of invasiveness and treatment responses. Understanding the difference between invasive and non-invasive cancers, what hormone receptor status means, and which risk factors are modifiable can help women make more informed decisions about screening, lifestyle and hormone health. This article provides a clear, evidence-based overview.

Over 25 million women enter menopause each year and face decisions about hormone replacement therapy. But HRT dosing is far from standardised — and the testing method used makes all the difference. This article explores why doses vary so widely and how saliva, blood spot and urine testing can help optimise outcomes.