Amino Acid Supplement for Thyroid Function via Growth Hormone
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for an effective and safe nutritional supplement to improve thyroid function in healthy individuals with subclinical hypothyroidism, particularly those experiencing symptoms associated with age-related thyroid dysfunction, as existing treatments for mild thyroid underactivity are controversial and inadequate.
Innovation Solution
An oral nutritional supplement containing specific amino acids such as L-lysine, L-arginine, oxo-proline, and either cysteine or glutamine, potentially combined with schizonepeta powder, which stimulates thyroid function by increasing human growth hormone levels when administered orally.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional treatments are used for subclinical hypothyroidism, then thyroid function may be improved, but treatment appropriateness is controversial and may cause harm
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a nutritional supplement formulation with amino acids and botanical extracts that can be safely taken orally without the risks associated with conventional thyroid medications. The supplement provides a gentle, non-pharmaceutical approach to supporting thyroid function in subclinical hypothyroidism, avoiding the controversy and potential harm of traditional treatments while still improving thyroid function.
2Reliability
If amino acid supplementation is used to stimulate thyroid function, then thyroid function improves, but the mechanism involves increasing growth hormone levels
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs amino acids (lysine, arginine, ornithine) and botanical extracts (Schizonepeta, Astragalus) as intermediary substances that indirectly stimulate thyroid function by increasing growth hormone levels. These intermediaries act as mediators between the supplement and the thyroid gland, triggering a natural hormonal cascade that improves thyroid function without directly targeting the thyroid, thereby simplifying the mechanism while maintaining effectiveness.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The supplement effectively reduces or prevents symptoms of hypothyroidism, such as cold intolerance, fatigue, and skin issues, by naturally enhancing thyroid function in a safe and affordable manner, as demonstrated by a cross-over, placebo-controlled study showing significant reduction in triiodothyronine decrease.
Implementation Method 1
stimulates improves thyroid function in healthy humans... increases human growth hormone levels
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments of the invention generally relate to methods for improving thyroid function in healthy human beings.