Signs of thyroid issues + an iodine explainer + the menopause link

"The WHO estimates that over 1.9 billion people have inadequate iodine nutrition."

According to a recent review, multiple studies have suggested a link between a lack of selenium and Hashimoto’s disease, the most common cause of hypothyroidism aside from iodine deficiency. Read more: https://www.cureus.com/articles/42327-minerals-an-untapped-remedy-for-autoimmune-hypothyroidism

Some evidence suggests that zinc is involved in regulating the production and activity of thyroid hormones. Read more: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30982439/

Levels of zinc might be linked with our levels of thyroid hormones and TSH. Some evidence suggests that magnesium may be involved in how your body absorbs iodine. This absorption is an important step in making thyroid hormones. Read more: https://www.cureus.com/articles/42327-minerals-an-untapped-remedy-for-autoimmune-hypothyroidism

Iodine and the diet – read more here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/2KTr1JPxY7JjQJ3mmSZ9f0d/what-s-the-best-way-to-get-iodine-in-your-diet

A study from the Journal of Dermato-Endocrinology also shows that depleted levels of the thyroid hormone can impact the epidermal barrier function, which helps your skin to retain moisture. Read more: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3219173/

According to a study from the Journal of Hypothyroidism, over 80% of people with low thyroid hormone levels (commonly caused by low iodine) feel more sensitive to the cold. Read more: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2895281/

List of functional doctors / patients-turned-influencers: Dr Alisha Knicely Dr. Katie Rothwell Dr. Rachel Vong Dr. Robin Urekar Aggie McCabe Priscilla Blevins

This is not an exhaustive list. Please do your research and check the credentials of any one claiming to be able to help with your thyroid issues - and run their advice past your GP.

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