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EPISODE · Mar 30, 2026 · 22 MIN

1012 - 9 Best Foods for Thyroid Health

from Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare · host Dr. Ruscio, DC

Need a thyroid deep dive?  See Dr. Ruscio's Thyroid Self Help Course: https://drruscio.com/thyroid-course/ In this episode, Dr. Ruscio breaks down the 9 best foods to support optimal thyroid function and why getting the right nutrients, including selenium, iodine, iron, and zinc, can make all the difference. He also reveals the powerful connection between gut health and your thyroid, and how a healthier gut can enhance nutrient absorption, lower inflammation, and reduce autoimmunity. If you've been struggling with thyroid issues, these foods will help you restore optimal health.   ✅ Start healing with us! Learn more about our virtual clinic:  https://drruscio.com/virtual-clinic/ 📖 Nutrivore: https://nutrivore.com/product/nutrivore/    👇 Watch more videos like this 👇  ➡️ The Science of Leaky Gut with Dr Michael Camilleri MD (Mayo Clinic):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0KlrBy39wo ➡️ Red Light Therapy REVERSES Hashimoto's (New Breakthrough): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DowcFFyG7Cs ➡️ The Best Way to Treat a Sluggish Thyroid - New Study: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLuw1q2kvVM ➡️ Escape the Hypothyroidism Trap with Dr. Antonio Bianco: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1jzvyEoLfI   Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@DrRuscioDC?sub_confirmation=1 And if you have any questions or topics you would like covered in the future, let me know in the comments!   👇Read these next 👇 ➡️ Can You Use Red Light Therapy for Thyroid Health?: https://drruscio.com/red-light-therapy-for-thyroid/ ➡️ 8 Reasons You Have Symptoms of Too Much Thyroid Medication: https://drruscio.com/too-high-thyroid-medication-symptoms/ ➡️ What Happens If You Don't Take Thyroid Medication?: https://drruscio.com/what-happens-if-you-dont-take-thyroid-medication/   📌Timestamps 00:00 Intro  01:38 Fermented Foods 02:53 Brazil Nuts 04:27 Seafood 05:36 Iodized Salt 09:24 Seaweed 10:53 Bone Broth 12:25 Red Meat & Organ Meat 14:00 Eggs 14:31 Berries 15:56 Thyroid Resources   Featured Studies  📉 The Relationship between Gastrointestinal Health, Micronutrient Concentrations, and Autoimmunity: A Focus on the Thyroid: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36079838/ 📉 The Role of Nutrition on Thyroid Function: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39125376/ 📉 5'- and 5-deiodinase activities in adult rat cecum and large bowel contents inhibited by intestinal microflora: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8214060/ 📉 Gut-microbiota-targeted diets modulate human immune status: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34256014/ 📉 Brazil nuts: an effective way to improve selenium status: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18258628/ 📉 Investigating the associations between dietary nutrient intake and risk of Hashimoto's thyroiditis: a cross-sectional study from NHANES and a case-control study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41541194/ 📉 U-shaped relationship between iodine status and thyroid autoimmunity risk in adults: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31252413/ 📉 A Paleolithic-type diet results in iodine deficiency: a 2-year randomized trial in postmenopausal obese women: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28901333/ 📉 Morton® all-purpose iodized sea salt nutritional facts: https://www.mortonsalt.com/article/morton-all-purpose-iodized-sea-salt-nutritional-facts/ 📉 Commercially available kelp and seaweed products - valuable iodine source or risk of excess intake?: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33889064/ 📉 Analysis of iodine content in seaweed by GC-ECD and estimation of iodine intake: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9359334/ 📉 Bone Broth Benefits: How Its Nutrients Fortify Gut Barrier in Health and Disease:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40180691/ 📉 A polyphenol-rich dietary pattern improves intestinal permeability, evaluated as serum zonulin levels, in older subjects: The MaPLE randomised controlled trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33388204/ 📉 Effect of berry-based supplements and foods on cognitive function: a systematic review: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35217779/ Follow Me Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrRuscio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drruscio/   DISCLAIMER: The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment. Music featured in this video: "Modern Technology" by Andrew G, https://audiojungle.net/user/andrew_g *Full transcript available on YouTube by clicking the "Show transcript" button on the bottom right of the video.

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