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Side Effects of Iodine Supplements: What They Mean

Side Effects of Iodine Supplements: What They Mean

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Get out your pitchforks and get ready to get angry because it’s time to talk about iodine.  I’m joking (mostly)… But we actually do need to talk about iodine.  I’m not sure what it is, but only a few topics in the thyroid world are more controversial than iodine.  Today we should be sidestepping most of the controversy, …

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brazil nuts and your thyroid: helpful or harmful?

Brazil Nuts And Your Thyroid: Helpful or Harmful?

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Brazil nuts are often the go-to source of selenium for many thyroid patients.  They consistently make the list of top thyroid superfoods and are up there with seaweed and oysters in terms of thyroid-boosting benefits.  It’s no wonder then why so many thyroid patients eat Brazil nuts on a daily basis.  The main reason for this is …

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iodine allergy: why it doesn't exist

Iodine Allergy: Why It Doesn’t Exist & What Your Symptoms Mean

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I don’t think there’s a thyroid-related topic out there with more misinformation than iodine.  And this is especially true when discussing the topic of iodine allergy.  The truth is that a true iodine allergy doesn’t exist (1).  Before you run off screaming and yelling that you know for sure that you are allergic to iodine, hear …

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6 anti inflammatory supplements that actually work

6 Anti-Inflammatory Supplements That Actually Work

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Here’s why you should care about inflammation: Reducing inflammation can help you lose weight, balance your hormones, reduce joint pain, sleep better, balance your immune system, age more gracefully, give you more energy, improve your cholesterol, reduce cardiovascular disease, and much more.  This is really just the tip of the iceberg.  When you look at …

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6 ways selenium benefits the thyroid

6 Ways Selenium Benefits Thyroid Function (+ How Much To Use)

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Selenium is up there with iodine and zinc in terms of how important it is for your thyroid gland.  What happens if you don’t have enough selenium in your body? For starters, it increases your risk of developing autoimmune disease (Hashimoto’s thyroiditis), may increase inflammation in your entire body and in your thyroid gland, and …

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how to test for vitamin b12 deficiency

How to Test for Vitamin B12 Deficiency (Order These 4 Lab Tests)

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Vitamin B12 might be one of the most important vitamins in the body because every single cell in your body needs it.  And if you are deficient in this important vitamin you may start to experience problems in energy production, nerve cell growth, and other areas.  Low vitamin B12 levels may cause fatigue, nerve problems, …

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The Benefits of Berberine For Thyroid Weight Loss

The Benefits of Berberine For Thyroid Weight Loss

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Big pharma makes billions selling weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy because they know thyroid patients are so desperate to lose weight. You probably already know that part. But what you may not know is this: There are natural plant-based compounds that activate the same fat-burning enzymes as these medications, without the nasty side …

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how much vitamin b12 should you take for your thyroid?

How Much Vitamin B12 Should you Take for Your Thyroid?

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The Relationship Between Your Thyroid and Vitamin B12 Status Would it surprise you to know that a great many thyroid patients are vitamin B12 deficient? Or that the symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency can closely mimic hypothyroidism? The truth is that any thyroid patient who suffers from LOW thyroid (including those with hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, those who are post-RAI, and post thyroidectomy) is …

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