Levothyroxine

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Maxim Peptide

Levothyroxine is a peptide that is associated with the functionality of
the thyroid gland. It is occasionally referred to as L-Thyroxine,
Levaxin, Thyrox, Thyrax, Eutirox, Tirosint, Thyrin, or T4. It has a
molecular weight of 7!.!".
#echanics of Levothyroxine
$ccording to scientific study that has %een conducted on animal test
su%&ects, Levothyroxine's functionality is such that it interacts with the
thyroid gland( the large endocrine gland located in the nec) that
controls energy, synthesi*es proteins, and regulates meta%olism.
+pecifically, the peptide engages the follicular cells in the thyroid
gland. These are the cells that chiefly responsi%le for the production
and secretions of thyroxine ,that is, T4- and triiodothyronine ,that is,
T.-.
/y engaging the receptors of the follicular cells, the peptide is a%le to
promote the expression of thyroxine and triiodothyronine. This
ena%les for a greater production of %oth secretions to occur within
animal test su%&ects. In turn, this enhances the functionality of the thyroid gland and the meta%olic processes that it
regulates and controls.
Theoretical /enefits of Levothyroxine
+cientific research that has %een conducted on animal test su%&ects in relation to Levothyroxine has determined
that the peptide could provide several theoretical %enefits.
The primary focus on this realm of scientific study relates to the Levothyroxine's theoretic usage in con&unction with
hypothyroidism, also )nown as underactive thyroid. This condition is caused %y an insufficient secretion from the
thyroid which in turn causes a significant slowing in the meta%olic processes of affected animal test su%&ects. The
resultant conditions that stem from these slowed meta%olic processes can include0
1oor growth
Lac) of sufficient energy or lethargy
Increased sensitivity to cold
2nintended weight gain
3ry, thic) s)in
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/ased on the scientific study conducted on animal test su%&ects, it has %een theori*ed that Levothyroxine's a%ility to
promote an increase in the production of thyroid secretions related to the regulation of meta%olic processes can
induce an animal test su%&ect's thyroid to express a sufficient level of secretions in order to provide meta%olic
homeostasis. This, in turn would ena%le for the regulation and control of the secondary conditions that have %een
shown to result from a slowed down meta%olic process.
$nother theoretical %enefit in relation to the use of the peptide is for the targeting and treatment of some of these
secondary conditions that may %e related to the production of thyroid secretions. +cientific research on animal test
su%&ects has determined that the peptide's capa%ility of promotion thyroid secretions may have direct %enefits in
regulating a test su%&ects' weight, rate of growth, or lac) of sufficient energy or lethargy.
$ third theoretical %enefit that has %een tied to Levothyroxine is for the treatment of goiter. This condition is a
swelling of the thyroid gland which could not only lead to hypothyroidism or underactive thyroid, %ut also
hyperthyroidism or overactive thyroid. The latter condition can cause an accelerated meta%olic process in animal
test su%&ects, and can lead to a range of secondary issues ranging from unwanted weight loss and diarrhea to
shortness of %reath and heart arrhythmias.
Potential Negative Side Effects of Levothyroxine
Even though scientific research that has %een conducted on animal test su%&ects has determined several
theoretical %enefits in relation to Levothyroxine, it should %e noted that there have also %een a few potential
negative side effects that have %een associated with the peptide.
The more serious negative side effects that have %een related to Levothyroxine involve issue concerning the
cardiovascular system. /ecause the peptide's promotion of increased thyroid secretions, the meta%olic processes
tied to the cardiovascular system are also elevated. This in turn could lead to a rapid pulse, irregular heart%eat, or
even chest pain %rought a%out %y angina ,that is, a lac) of oxygen to the heart- amongst animal test su%&ects.
4ther negative side effects associated with Levothyroxine include0
2nintended weight loss
5eadache
6omiting
3iarrhea
7ramps in stomach
Increase in appetite
Increased sensitivity to heat
For Scientific Use Only
$lthough there have %een several scientific studies conducted on animal test su%&ects in order to determine
Levothyroxine's range of mechanics, theoretical %enefits, and negative side effects, it should %e noted that any
findings that are associated with the peptide are still considered to %e the product of current la%oratory research.
/ecause Levothyroxine is currently in the research phase, any study or usage li)ed to the mechanics, operations,
%enefits, and side effects of the peptide should solely %e contained to the restrictions of a strictly controlled
environment such as a medical research facility or a la%oratory.