Any natural ways to increase thyroid production?
January 26th, 2010 by admin
My doctor told me that my thyroid production is low which is making it hard for me to loose weight, even though i’m young, on a healthy diet, and i exercise frequently. I really do not like to take medicine, I would prefer to try a natural remedy first. Any ideas?
ps. i have gained 35 lbs in one year..
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You should eat foods that are rich in iodine, like kelp and seaweed, but high-dose iodine supplements are *not* recommended since too much iodine can actually block the thyroid’s ability to make hormone.
The other very important thing for you to understand is that there are certain foods that contain natuaral gotrogens. Goitrogens are foods that can affect thyroid function by inhibiting synthesis of thyroid hormones, meaning that you should stay away from them. Goitrogenic foods include Brussel sprouts, kohlrabi, turnips, rutabaga, radishes, cabbage, kale, and cauliflower,rapeseed, broccoli, sweet potatoes, and soya.
Certain medicines can also block thyroid hormone such as Lithium. L-Carnitine, a powerful and potentially useful energy promoting nutritional product can also block the thyroid if taken in high doses.
A healthy diet for someone with hypothyroidism would include whole grains, natural foods, plenty of fruits and vegetables and a good supply of seafood and other lean protein. You should cut back on fatty meats.
A multivitamin is probably a good idea if you don’t already take one.
Selenium may be the most important nutrient in a diet for hypothyroid;
this trace mineral is an antioxidant and is essential for converting the thyroid hormone your body produces, T4, into its active form, T3. Brazil nuts are an incredibly good source of selenium, but you can also get it from some lean meats. You don’t have to overdo it, 3 or 4 brazil nuts a day is all you need.
Another tactic that will be very helpful for you if you’re trying to lose weight is eating more fiber. Fiber makes you feel full and can help you lose weight, in addition to being helpful for constipation, another side effect of hypothyroidism. The best way to get fiber is from whole foods, like beans, rice and other grains, whole wheat and oatmeal. Cut out all white flour and sugar and eat several small meals instead of three larger ones daily.
Good luck.