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Monrovia Weekly Dec 14, 2019
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Your metabolic health isdetermined by how efficiently your thyroid gland is working. The thyroid islocated in the front of your throat and helps to regulate your energy levelsand healing. When your thyroid isn’t secreting enough hormones into yoursystem, you can suffer from Hypothyroidism, which can come with a variety ofsymptoms.
Over 11 millionAmericans suffer from abnormal thyroids. Women over 40 are particularly at riskof developing thyroid issues. As women go through a change in hormones duringperimenopause, some confuse the symptoms of thyroid issues as a regular part ofthis change of life.
Hypothyroidism can causeyou to feel fatigued, gain weight,experience hair loss and dry skin, feel cold and even depressed. With aproactive dietary plan, you can help to keep your thyroid healthy. A visit toyour doctor for some blood tests can help you to establish what your vitaminlevels are currently and where you need to change your diet.
It’s a good idea to get thyroid testing to see where you may be havingan issue. Synthetic hormone replacement therapy has been very successful but,filling your diet with these nutrients can help to ensure better thyroid healthin a natural and drug-free way.
Iodine
The T4 and T3 hormones that are produced andsynthesized by the thyroid are high in iodine concentration. This makes theproper intake of iodine in your diet essential to maintain good thyroid health.
The ideal consumption rate is 150 microgramsper day for a female adult. It’s important to not take in too much so that youdon’t end up causing a different imbalance. Add seafood and dairy products toyour daily diet to get the most iodine.
Zinc
Your thyroid acts to convert T4 to T3 hormone.The process is part of the way that your body breaks down the fuel and caloriesthat you take in and turns them into energy. Zinc is an important ingredient inthat conversion.
Keeping your zinc levels up can help yourthyroid to function more efficiently. You should be getting 8-11mg of zinc perday. Add shellfish and nuts to your diet to increase your zinc consumption.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D can help your body produce properlevels of hormones. When your body is not getting enough Vitamin D youmay feel out of balance and put stress on your thyroid. Orange juice, citrusfruits, milk, and yogurt are all great sources of Vitamin D.
Selenium
This is a complex nutrient that aids in the production and synthesis of the hormonesof the thyroid. Without enough selenium in your diet, your thyroid can start torun slowly and less efficiently. Tuna, shrimp, lamb, beef, turkey, chicken, andshitake mushrooms are all foods that carry excellent levels of selenium.
Conclusion
With a well-balanced diet that is rich in theproper nutrients and vitamins, you can make a proactive plan to take care ofyour thyroid naturally. Maintaining consistent levels of hormones in yourthyroid can help you to avoid developing a problem with hypothyroidism.
