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Case Discussion on Role of Micronutrients in Thyroid
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Case Description
Micronutrients play a crucial role in thyroid function, supporting its hormonal regulation and overall health. Iodine, an essential micronutrient, is a key component of thyroid hormones, thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Deficiency can lead to thyroid dysfunction and goiter. Selenium aids...
Case Summary
- The thyroid gland significantly impacts nearly every cell in the body. Micronutrient status affects thyroid function at three key stages: hormone synthesis, conversion to its active form, and cellular sensitivity to the active hormone. Deficiencies in micronutrients can compromise development, disease prevention, and overall health.
Speaker Profile
Suhasini Mudraganam
Chief Nutritionist, Truweight, HyderabadSuhasini Mudraganam is the Chief Nutritionist at Truweight with expertise in clinical nutrition, weight management, and lifestyle wellness.
She specializes in personalized nutrition planning for obesity management, metabolic health, diabetes, and preventive healthcare.
Her approach focuses on evidence-based dietary interventions and sustainable lifestyle modifications to improve overall wellbeing.
She is actively involved in promoting nutrition awareness and healthy living through patient education and wellness programs.
Through her work, she contributes to advancing holistic nutrition care and long-term health management.
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