The thyroid gland itself, while unimpressive in size or appearance, is a major player in health. We have all heard someone say that their weight is related to their thyroid. This is true.
Thyroid hormones assist the body in making use of vitamins, the proper growth of body tissues, the use of other hormones of the body, and the regulation of energy. Most commonly, the results are either the production of too much thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism), or not enough (hypothyroidism). Other difficulties related to the body's inability to effectively make use of vitamins can also occur.
Selenium
Probably one of the most important characteristics of selenium, in addition to its value for thyroid health, is that it acts as an antioxidant, protecting the cells inside the body from the damaging and potentially dangerous effects of free radicals. It is considered a trace mineral and is only required in small amounts, but a lack can be devastating to your health.
Iodine
As this trace mineral is ingested, either through iodized salt or by use of a daily multivitamin, 75% of this mineral makes its way to the thyroid gland. Working together, these will help the thyroid regulate energy and metabolism. This begins with pregnancy and continues through childhood and adolescence.
Zinc
Another trace mineral which helps the thyroid function properly. A healthy lifestyle can help offset some of the effects of a malfunctioning thyroid as well.
However, using these three nutrients over a long period, in combination with a healthy lifestyle, can contribute effectively to thyroid health.
I have that problem too but I switched from synthetic medicines to porcine thyroid 6 months ago. Now my menopausal i symptoms is less .
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