CBD oil is a new product that has been shown to help with many health issues such as chronic pain and inflammation, epilepsy, depression and anxiety, nausea induced by chemotherapy, arthritis, and much more. This oil is composed of a high concentration of CBD, a chemical compound found within the Cannabis plant. CBD does not possess any psychoactive properties and therefore will not affect your state of mind after consumption. One notable quality of CBD oil that has been focused on recently is the ability to assist with thyroid disorders, as an alternative treatment option.
What is the thyroid gland?
The thyroid gland is a part of the endocrine system and it is found at the base of the neck, in front of the trachea. There are various hormones that are secreted by the thyroid gland overall it must regulate multiple body systems that facilitate heart health, muscle functioning, and strong bones.
Additionally, our metabolism, temperature (homeostasis- the body’s ability to maintain a stable environment despite external changes), and even our mood is affected by the thyroid gland. As you can probably glean, the thyroid gland is very important within the human body and disorders affecting the thyroid’s hormone production can have detrimental effects.
Thyroid Disorders
Since the thyroid gland produces a hormone that controls so many different processes in the body, if it’s too active (hyperthyroidism) or not active enough (hypothyroidism), it’s very problematic for vital organs. Here are a few thyroid disorders that can occur if the thyroid isn’t operating as it should:
- Thyroid cancer
- Goiter (swollen thyroid)
- Graves’ disease (overactive thyroid)
How does CBD Oil Help?
CBD oil can be very beneficial for thyroid disorders because studies have shown that it has the capacity to help regulate the endocrine system by encouraging the glands to function properly. Our bodies have cannabinoid receptors and these receptors bind with cannabinoids and they send signals to different systems within our bodies.
Neurons that control the thyroid are signaled by the cannabinoid receptors to release the proper amount of hormones. CBD also helps with inflammation within the body, including the thyroid gland because it has natural anti-inflammatory properties. Therefore not only does it assist with regulating thyroid hormone secretion, it keep swelling at bay and addresses underlying causes to thyroid disorders such as digestive issues. This is done through regulating the contractions in your intestines to stop issues such as frequent bowel movements, constipation, etc; all of which can occur due to an overactive or inactive thyroid gland.
CBD oil can also help control anxiety that occurs with thyroid disorders. The proper dosage varies from person to person and it is recommended to do thorough research and consultation when considering using CBD oil to help regulate thyroid activity.
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