Anyone who has had weight issues of any type has certainly at one point or another had their thyroid checked. Even with that being the case many are still unsure as to why or what the thyroid does or why they are having it checked. The thyroid gland is basically the puppet master of metabolism. It governs the production of two major hormones triiodothyronine and thyroxine, better known as T3 ad T4. These two hormones are absolutely essential to a healthy metabolism as they regulate the flow of oxygen to the cells. And believe it or not, oxygen is a key component to weight-loss since your body requires both oxygen and energy to burn fat. The thyroid is a small gland shaped like a butterfly that is located in the neck near the Adam���s Apple area. It absorbs iodine from foods you eat and combines it with the amino acid, tyrosine to produce T3 and T4. When it is operating on all cylinders, the thyroid produces about 80% T4 and about 20% T3. The more active of these two hormones is T3 (which is several time stronger than its sister hormone T4) is the one that actually functions at the cellular level. After being released from the thyroid, these two hormones travel through the bloodstream and aid in converting oxygen and calories into energy. The thyroid is responsible for production of some T3 the remainder of it is produced in what is known as ���T4 to T3 conversion��� from the inactive T4. Now that we are well versed on what the thyroid does, lets talk a little about how an under active or nearly inactive thyroid effects our metabolism. Because the thyroid determines whether you burn calories from foods you eat or store them as fat ��� it is to your advantage to make sure that yours is always operating at full strength and producing an adequate amount of hormones. When your body cannot produce enough T3 and/or T4 to get oxygen to your cells, you have what is called hypothyroidism. A recent study has found that estimated 27 million Americans have been shown to have an under active thyroid and in more recent years has become one of the most common symptoms that a physician will encounter when addressing a weight issue with a patient. Stress, environmental pollution, bad eating and lifestyle habits, and even yo-yo dieting can affect the thyroid. Sound familiar? An under active thyroid, or hypothyroidism, will lead to a slow metabolism, resulting in weight gain, fatigue, depression, among other symptoms. Let���s talk about how to combat that ��� Thyro-Drive��� will deliver the ingredients your body needs to stimulate T3 and T4 production as well as the raw materials to do so. Thyroid stimulating products have been on the market for years and are extremely well known for their effectiveness. One of their main draws is the fact that they are stimulant free so they can be taken at any time of the day or night and you don���t have to worry about being up all night. In addition this allows them to be paired or ���stacked��� with other stimulant-based thermogenics for maximum fat-loss potential. In fact, thyroid-stimulating products have long been part of the bodybuilder���s secret arsenal of fat-loss products. That doesn���t mean that thyroid-stimulating supplements are reserved for body-builders ��� because the truth is quite the opposite. Anyone who is on some sort of fat loss regimen will benefit greatly from a thyroid-stimulating supplement! Increased thyroid hormone levels lead to a higher metabolic rate, which leads to a greater caloric expenditure throughout the day ��� and we all know that burning calories leads to fat loss!

Thyro-Drive��� is loaded with the ingredients, all at full strength, to stimulate the thyroid into production of T3 and T4. Among it���s ingredients are:

Tyrosine - The amino acid that combines directly with iodine in the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones T3 and T4. Without enough tyrosine, your thyroid hormone production will slow dramatically. It also is a key element in mental acuity, allowing your brain to operate effectively and allows for an overall sense of well being. Lodotyrosine - A combination of tyrosine and iodine to aid the thyroid in conversion directly into T3 and T4. Olive Leaf - Olive Leaf extract has been shown to increase T3 levels while reducing circulating thyroid-stimulating T4 levels. In addition, Olive Leaf reduces blood glucose levels, has been shown to fight hypertension, and even acts as a vasodilator to maximize blood flow and nutrient delivery of the Thyro-Drive��� formula. Guggelsterones - Here���s where the money���s at! This extract has been clinically proven to restore a lagging metabolic rate caused by calorie deficits of someone who is restricting their calories. They have a massive effect on stimulating the thyroid hormone as well as other metabolic factors. It stimulates your body to produce T4 and allows for maximum liver conversion of that T4 directly into the hormone T3. Guggelsterones have also been shown to increase HDL (good cholesterol) and reduce LDL (bad cholesterol), reducing plaque buildup within the bloodstream. Selenium - Not only does this anti-oxidant act to protect the thyroid gland, this essential amino acid is also required by the body to effectively produce thyroid hormones. Selenium actually comes from the soil and humans ingest microscopic amounts of selenium through the foods we eat that are grown in that soil. There is a direct correlation between selenium deficiency and hypothyroidism. Manufacturing and farming methods have increasingly led to soils deficient in selenium, and when your body is deficient in selenium, hormone production can decrease by as much as 90%. In order to maintain proper thyroid hormone production one would need to supplement their diet with selenium. Thyro-Drive��� gives you a full dose of 400mcg of selenium to keep your thyroid rockin��� the T3 and T4. Manganese - This mineral is essential in production of T4 and a deficiency here will reduce thyroid activity dramatically. It aids in fat metabolism and proper liver function and anti-oxidant status. Most of your T4 to T3 conversion occurs in the cell membranes on the liver, so if the liver is suffering from extreme stress, then the conversion cannot occur at optimal levels. Ashwagandha - This herb has been used for thousands of years to combat stress and rejuvenate the body. It acts as an anti-oxidant and bumps the function of the thyroid and leads to an overall reduction of lipid build-ups within the liver. It also reduces the overall amount of cortisol released during periods of extreme mental and physical stress. Coleus Forskohli ��� Not only does coleus stimulate fat metabolism, this herb has demonstrated the ability to increase thyroid hormone production and to stimulate thyroid hormone release. Ginger Extract ��� Ginger helps with cholesterol issues as well as aiding in the prevention of blood clots, it helps relieve symptoms of inflammation. In traditional medicine ginger is used in relation to digestive issues. It also helps by enhancing and increasing the effects of other herbs and stimulate the functions of the body overall. The bottom-line is that Thyro-Drive��� is designed to support metabolism by directly addressing the issues of stress on the human body that lead to an inactive thyroid and improper conversion of T4 to T3 within the human body. Maintaining a healthy energy level through proper thyroid function will lead to rapid weight loss.