The releasing neurons signal to other neurons to trigger the release of stimulating hormones, which triggers the release of the hormone. The releasing hormone is coming from the brain.

Iodine can decrease the inflammatory IL6.

The thyroid needs iodine to produce thyroid hormone. Iodine combined with L-Thyrosine to produce T3 and T4.

Arginine can increase the levels of growth hormone under low glucose levels. It also increases the dilation of blood vessels and with that blood flow. L-Citrulline is a precourser of arginine and has a larger effect on arginine levels.

T3 promotes the consumption, conversion and utilization of energy. It acts on bones, organs and muscles.

The hypothalamus releases the releasing hormone of growth hormones. It is also involved in temperature regulation, which explains the large effect of temperature on growth hormone levels. Heat and therefore sauna can increase the level of growth hormone release. Under high heat, blood vessels dilate, the heart stroke rate increases. Sauna for... See more

Thyroid can increase the glucose uptake by various tissues especially muscles and bones, which increases bone mineral density (especially important for 30+).

Selinium helps in the Production of thyroid hormone. Selinium is present in fish, Brazil nuts (much more than the rest), shellfish, ham, beef, turkey, chicken, cottage cheese, cottage, spinach. You should consume about 100-200 microgram of Selinium. Most people are not consuming enough. Very clean diets are probably too low in iodine. Plant rich... See more

Metabolism is the use of energy for growth, use and repair of tissues and maintenance of function (e.g. brain). It can be increased by increasing the muscle to fat ratio.