Selenium deficiency is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies that I see in people with Hashimoto’s — research shows that most people with Hashimoto’s will have a deficiency in selenium, and being deficient in this key thyroid nutrient is a very common and widely recognized trigger of autoimmune thyroid conditions! The good news is that …
Nutrients
Hashimoto’s Depletions Part II: Nutrient Extraction
Nutrient depletions are a common issue in Hashimoto's. Often, people with Hashimoto's will become deficient in nutrients required for proper thyroid function. Why is that? Hypothyroidism, in itself, will lead to poor extraction of minerals and vitamins from our food sources. Thyroid hormones determine our metabolism throughout the entire body. As such, …
Nutrient Depletions In Hashimoto’s V: Zinc
Zinc is an essential element to our well-being. Zinc acts as a catalyst in about 100 different enzyme reactions required by our body and is involved in DNA synthesis, immune function, protein synthesis, and cell division. It is required for proper sense of taste and smell, detoxification, wound healing, and thyroid function. Zinc is not stored in the body. …
Thyroid and Cold Intolerance!
I remember refusing to wear jackets in the dead of the winter while an undergrad at the University of Illinois. This was before I had thyroid issues! Fast forward a few years, and I was sleeping under two blankets in southern California and wearing sweaters and scarves in my office while everyone else showed up in short sleeves! People have often said that …
Top 11 Things You Need to Know about Thyroid Medications
If you have Hashimoto's and have an increased TSH, you may want to discuss using thyroid medication with your doctor. Getting on the right kind of thyroid medication, given at the right dose and at the right time can make a tremendous difference in your symptoms, especially in energy, weight and hair appearance. If you're taking thyroid medications and …
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