Iodine is the single most important nutrient for managing almost all of the hormones in your body. We don’t normally think about iodine as impacting your hormones, but it absolutely does. Through its impact on the regulation of thyroid hormone, iodine has downstream effects on estrogen, progesterone, and even cortisol. That’s great and all, but …
Have you heard great things about B12 shots? Maybe you want some of the benefits from B12 or maybe you have a neighbor or friend who swears that they help with weight loss and energy levels. If so, this is the guide for you… We are going to talk about everything you need to know …
Would it surprise you to know that it takes at least 13 different nutrients to properly create and convert thyroid hormone to its active form? Or that by replacing these nutrient deficiencies with thyroid supplements you may be able to reduce your symptoms of hypothyroidism? You’re not alone… If you are considering taking supplements to …
Can magnesium citrate actually help you lose weight? This is a question I get from a lot of patients… And I have some news for you: Weight loss is far more complicated than just taking 1 pill or 1 supplement. And we are going to talk about that, but let’s go back to your main …
Did you know that iron deficiency may be one of the reasons your thyroid symptoms remain out of control even while taking thyroid medication? Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies seen in hypothyroid patients. It’s up there with B12 deficiency, magnesium deficiency, and vitamin D deficiency. Not only is it common, …
Think you don’t have to worry about Vitamin B12 deficiency because you are living in a place like the United States? Think again. It’s been estimated (by various medical research journals) that the rate of Vitamin B12 deficiency approaches 40% (depending on the study you look at (1)). And this number is catching only those with …
Why your Supplements and Medications Aren’t Working I’ve noticed recently that one of the main reasons that patients simply don’t feel better is that they don’t have a solid understanding of what the healing process looks like. Part of this healing process includes a number of ups and downs which can almost seem negative unless …
All Thyroid Patients Need Zinc This a bold statement but one that I think you will come to agree with as you read this article. Zinc, in my opinion, is one of the single most important nutrients for thyroid function. And, unfortunately, there is a large group of people who are simply not getting enough …
Nutrients can and do impact your thyroid! As a thyroid patient, you should be aware that certain nutrient deficiencies can and do impact your thyroid. What does this mean for you? It means that these nutrient deficiencies are a way that YOU can both naturally treat AND improve your thyroid. And this is great news …
One of the best things about iodine is that it’s an over-the-counter supplement available to almost everyone. Iodine, as a therapy for thyroid disease, can be extremely effective and is within the reach of everyone reading this. It’s cheap, readily available, and doesn’t require a prescription to obtain. That being said, there are some potential …
