The thyroid gland in your neck secretes two hormones (T3 and T4), which maintains your metabolism. When this gland malfunctions, you suffer from a condition called hypothyroidism. It manifests itself in some of the signs and symptoms like chronic fatigue, pains in the muscles and joints, irregular menstrual cycles,depression, insensitivity to cold, constipation, fatigue, weight gain, dry skin, goiter and depression.

Many doctors do not treat the root causes of hypothyroidism which are:

-Stress

-Adrenal fatigue

-Heavy metal toxicity

-Oestrogen dominance

-Reverse T3

To work properly your thyroid gland requires minerals and vitamins.
I will enumerate some of these crucial nutrients below and their food sources.

But let's talk about goitrogens.These compounds in cruciferous vegetables and other foods interferes with iodine metabolism. It is recommended for those who have started natural therapy to avoid goitrogenic foods such as broccoli, cauliflower, brussels, sprouts, radishes, spinach, strawberries, peanuts, soy-based foods etc.While these foods do not cause thyroid problems, those who have the condition should consume them in moderation after they have managed their condition by taking thyroid hormones.

Iodine-Rich Foods

The lack of the T3 and T4 hormones has a negative impact on all the tissues in your body. Those who suffer from an underactive thyroid gland, should increase the iodine intake in their diet.You can get them from seafoods, seaweeds, iodized salt, sushi, nori, sea kelp, saltwater fish and dairy products such as milk, yogurt and cheese. Other foods rich in iodine are eggs, lima beans, asparagus, mushroom, garlic and squash.

Selenium-Rich Foods

Selenium is a mineral that helps to regulate thyroid function and is found in Brazil nuts, tuna, cod, salmon,beef, meat, chicken, mushrooms, whole unrefined grains, dairy products, halibut and sunflower seeds

Tyrosine

Tyrosine, a non-essential amino acid, is needed to produce hormones.You can get it from the same foods that are rich in both iodine and selenium such as tuna, cod, sea kelp, dairy products, banana and avocado

Zinc

Zinc is essential in the production of hormones in the thyroid.A deficiency of this mineral has an adverse impact on the thyroid. You can get this mineral from sardines, cow's liver, lamb, fresh oysters, soybeans,turkey, beef, peas, pecans, whole grains, walnuts, maple syrup, ginger root, summer squash and asparagus

Copper

Copper and zinc work together to produce hormones and an imbalance of these two hormones can have an adverse impact on thyroid health. Some good sources of copper and zinc are cow's liver and summer squash.
You may also get these minerals from lobsters, oysters, crab, beef, mushrooms, dark chocolate, barley,beans, nuts and sunflower seeds.

Iron

Anemia or iron deficiency is commonly present in patients who have hypothyroidism. To increase the intake of iron, they should take green beans, lentils, red meat, romaine lettuce, parsley, thyme, turmeric, pumpkin seeds, soybeans, organ meats, oysters, clams, spinach, lentils, blackstrap molasses and white beans.

Vitamins

Vitamin C is needed to metabolize tyrosine while vitamin E metabolizes selenium. Patients with hypothyroidism suffer from Vitamin B deficiency. It is essential in cell metabolism. Sources rich in Vitamin E and B are whole grains, fish, seafood, eggs, dairy products and leafy greens. Fruits are a rich source of Vitamin C.

Protein and Fibre

Protein and fiber help to ease the symptoms of hypothyroidism. Good sources of protein are seafood, fish,beef and eggs. Leafy vegetables, green beans, various fruits, whole grains and nuts contain fibre.

To summarize briefly, a diet to enhance thyroid production would include mainly seafood, fish, lean meat,leafy greens, whole grains, diary products, eggs and fruits. It is advisable to exclude carbohydrates, soy,and cruciferous vegetables which contain goitrogens.

Diet is one aspect of the strategy to treat hypothyroidism
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