Hypothyroidism
Thyroid Support from FOOD!
by Susan R Bailey (Suzara), Belly Endeavors on Apr.02, 2010, under Hypothyroidism
I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism in 2009. I currently take Synthroid daily. Unfortunately, I still experience the extreme “lows”. As you know, I am also sensitive to Gluten. People that have sensitivities to Gluten or have Celiac Disease generally have problems with hypothyroidism.
Through research, I have learned certain vitamins and minerals are essential for good thyroid support. Please read along!
Whole Foods to support your thyroid
Iodine
Primary sources: Sea vegetables (kelp, dulse, hijiki,nori, arame, wakame, kombu) and seafood (clams, shrimp, haddock, oysters, salmon, sardines), as well as iodized sea salt.
Secondary sources: Eggs, asparagus, lima beans, mushrooms, spinach, sesame seeds, summer squash, swiss chard, garlic
Selenium
Primary sources: Brazil nuts, tuna, organ meats, mushrooms, halibut, beef, soybeans, sunflower seeds (Note: selenium content of land-based foods is contingent on soil substrate selemium levels.)
Zinc
Primary sources: Fresh oysters, sardines, beef, lamb, turkey, soybeans, split peas, whole grains, sunflower seeds, pecans, Brazil nuts, almonds, walnuts, ginger root, maple syrup
Copper
Primary sources: Beef, oysters, lobster, shiitake mushrooms, dark chocolate, crabmeat, tomato paste, pearled barley, nuts, beans (soybeans, white beans, chickpeas), sunflower seeds.
Iron
Primary sources: Clams, oysters, organ meats, soybeans, pumpkin seeds, white beans, blackstrap molasses, lentils, spinach
Vitamin A (beta-carotene form)
Kale, sweet potatoes, carrots, winter squash/pumpkin, spinach, cantaloupe, broccoli, asparagus, liver, lettuce
Vitamin C
Guava, peppers (chili, Bell, sweet), kiwifruit, citrus, strqwberries, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, papaya, parsley, greens (kale, turnip, collard,mustard)
Vitamin E
Whole grains, almonds, soybeans andother beans, sunflower seeds, peanuts, liver, leafy green vegetables, asparagus
Vitamin B2
Brewer’s yeast, organ meats, almonds, wheat germ, wild rice, mushrooms, egg yolks
Vitamin B3 (niacin)
Brewer’s yeast, rice bran, wheat bran, peanuts (with skin) liver, poultry white meat
Vitamin B6 (pyroxidine)
Brewer’s yeast, sunflower seeds, fish (tuna, salmon, trout), liver, beans (soybeans, lentils, lima beans, navy beans, garbanzos, pinto beans), walnuts, brown rice, bananas
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