Should you supplement with iodine? Here’s Part 2 of my take on the hotly-debated iodine controversy.
Nary have I found a more wildly-challenged and wildly-supported health topic than whether those with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s should supplement with – or heck, even eat foods rich in – iodine. Let’s break it down…
It’s common for those with hypothyroidism to be low in iron; low iron inhibits the ability to produce adequate thyroid hormones and interferes with thyroid hormone synthesis.
Copper is “crucial” to thyroid function. But many with low thyroid function find themselves with copper overload, which can have serious health implications.
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body. And according to Dr. Richard Shames, calcium is “absolutely essential” for proper thyroid function.
Did you know that your body is comprised largely of the same minerals that the earth is made from? And that for optimal thyroid health, you should focus more on minerals than vitamins?
