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 …
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 …
B12 deficiency is incredibly common among people of all age ranges. And despite the fact that we fortify B12 in just about every type of energy drink or “energy” supplement imaginable, B12 deficiency still rears its head. Why is that? It has to do with how difficult it is for the body to absorb B12 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
Selenium is one of the most important micronutrients in your body when it comes to your thyroid. Selenium also plays an important role in regulating enzymes that help protect your cells from free radicals. These enzymes are known as selenium-dependent enzymes (1) and they are important for many cellular pathways in your body. To take matters …
Iodine is actually fairly controversial as far as minerals go. On one hand, you have a group of people who will tell you that iodine is dangerous and should never be used for your thyroid, and on the other, you have a group of people who want you to consume incredibly high amounts of iodine …
Understanding Zinc Deficiency and Sub-Optimal Zinc Levels Zinc is considered an essential mineral for the body. This means that you cannot live without zinc, it is ESSENTIAL or REQUIRED for life! This means that if you do not have a sufficient amount of zinc in your body, you will feel it in the form of …
Selenium is an essential (required) nutrient that your body must have. If you don’t have enough, you will suffer symptoms ranging from hair loss to thyroid problems to fatigue and many others in between. Not only is it required for optimal health, it’s fairly common for people to suffer from a deficiency (1). This happens because …
