From pfpc@istar.ca Fri Jan 19 18:10:50 2001
Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2000 01:02:52 -0800
From: Andreas Schuld <pfpc@istar.ca>
To: webmaster@bruha.com
Subject: PFPC:Fluorosis = Low T3

Hi all,

QUOTE:

"Hence, the syndrome of low T3 ...may be considered as diagnostic signs of
fluorosis."

[Note: "Low T3" syndrome is also referred to as "Wilson's Syndrome" in the
US. The Wilson's Syndrome Foundation reports that almost 30% of the US
population show symptoms consistent with WS = low T3 syndrome]

SOURCE: Mikhailets ND, Balabolkin MI, Rakitin VA, Danilov IP - "Thyroid
function during prolonged exposure to fluorides." Problemy Endokrinologii
42 (1):6-9 (1996)

"Thyroid function was examined in 165 workers of electrolysis shops of
aluminum production with more or less expressed signs of chronic fluoride
intoxication (fluorosis) by radioimmunoassay of hormones and the test of
131I absorption by the thyroid. The detected thyroid abnormalities were
characterized by a moderate reduction of iodine-absorbing function of the
thyroid, low T3 with normal T4 level, and a slight increase of TTH
concentration. These changes augmented with longer service and fluorosis
progress. Hence, the syndrome of low T3 and reduced absorption of 131I may
be considered as diagnostic signs of fluorosis. In case of toxic
involvement of the liver in fluorosis patients, low T3 syndrome is observed
much more frequently: in 75.6% cases. Liver abnormalities evidently lead to
disorders in the peripheral conversion of T4 in T3, occurring primarily in
liver parenchyma. Indirect effect of fluorine on the enzymatic system of
deiodination cannot be ruled out as well."

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NOTES:

Over 60 years ago it was discovered that fluoride's actions as an
anti-thyroid medication was due to its activity in the liver.

When even slightly iodine-deficient, fluoride greatly ENHANCES uptake of I131.

Fluoride, as a TSH clone, is a direct antagonist of Free T3.

Andreas