used by the body in response to inflammation and cellular destruction.
In time, without correcting the above, blood pressure will swing from
low to high (arteriosclerotic syndrome). One can also experience diabetes,
hyperthyroidism, hypercholesterol-emia, hyperlipidemia, high blood
pressure, heart attack, strokes, arteriosclerosis, nephrosis, and other
conditions.
The answer to the above of course will always lead you back to the same
thing—detoxification. Alkalize and energize, and your body will clean and
rebuild itself.
TRIGLYCERIDES (TG) — Triglycerides are similar to cholesterol in that
they are lipids. Triglycerides act as a source of stored energy and for healing
inflammatory conditions. Triglycerides (like cholesterol) also bind with
lipoproteins for transportation throughout the body. These lipoproteins
include: VLDs—Very low-density lipoproteins and LDLs—Low-density
lipoproteins.
Triglycerides are synthesized by the liver from glycerol and other fatty
acids. Being similar to cholesterol, triglycerides have the same biological and
pathogenic response. Anything that causes acidosis (from alcohol
consumption to meat eating) will elevate lipids.
Thyroid Profile Panels
T3 (TRIIODOTHYRONINE) — The T3 or triiodothyronine study shows
the amount of T3 in the blood. This is used to determine if there is overactive
or underactive thyroid involvement.
T4 (THYROXINE) — This study shows the amount of T4 (thyroxine)
present in the blood. Elevated levels have been associated with
hyperthyroidism and Wilson’s Syndrome—the inability of the body to
convert T4s into T3s. Low levels of T4 have been associated with
hyperthyroidism. T4, as with most hormones, needs protein transporters.
TBG or thyroid-binding globulin (a protein) is one of the transporters of T4
or thyroxine. Elevated serum proteins from acidosis or protein toxicity may
increase T4 or T3 levels.
T3 uptake reflects the thyroid-binding globulin (TBG) and thyroid-
binding prealbumin (TBPA) in the blood. This test is done to weed out
elevated or decreased T3 or T4 levels by other factors, such as, oral
contraceptives, pregnancy, or kidney disease.