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WHAT IS THYROID?

Thyroid disorders are conditions that affect the thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped gland in the front of the neck. The thyroid has important roles to regulate numerous metabolic processes throughout the body. When your thyroid makes either too much or too little of these important hormones, it’s called a thyroid disease. There are several different types of thyroid disease, including hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroiditis and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.

SYMPTOMS

  • Experiencing anxiety, irritability and nervousness
  • Losing weight
  • Having an enlarged thyroid gland or a goiter
  • Very having muscle weakness and tremors
  • Experiencing irregular menstrual periods
  • Having vision problems or eye irritation
  • Thinning, brittle hair

WHAT CAUSES THYROID?

  • Iodine deficiency
  • A non-functioning thyroid gland
  • Thyroiditis
  • Graves disease

HOW TO CONTROL THYROID?

  1. Frequent blood test
  2. Iodide upatke test
  3. Add nutrients like selenium and zinc
  4. Intake alkaloids

FOOD THAT REGULATES THYROID

Your thyroid needs iodine to work well. Most people in the U.S. get enough of this element from their diet, usually through fish and dairy products. Make sure you’re using iodized table salt at home.

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Leafy greens are packed with vitamins, minerals and fiber.Potassium helps your kidneys get rid of more sodium through your urine. This in turn lowers your blood pressure, heart disease, obesity.

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Fish, shrimp, and seaweed are great sources of iodine. You need iodine for a healthy thyroid, but avoid large amounts of iodine-rich choices. That may make your condition worse and cause concern.

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Organ meats are very high in some vitamins and nutrients.Liver is the most nutrient dense organ meat, and it is a powerful source of vitamin A. Vitamin A is beneficial for eye health and for reducing diseases that cause inflammation.

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Dairy products like yogurt, ice cream, and milk contain iodine. The thyroid needs iodine to prevent its glands from becoming enlarged—known as goiter. These are good bacteria that can help build a healthy gut, lower blood pressure,and improve your immune system.

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Eggs contain healthy amounts of both selenium and iodine. They help protect against heart disease. The protein in eggs helps repair body tissues, including muscle.For the most health benefits, eat the whole egg, as the yolk holds most of the nutrients.