Study: Nutrient Imbalances That Can Lead To Hashimoto's and How Correcting Them Can Make It Better

As we know, a lot of things can trigger Hashimoto's — or make it worse once you already have it. But an important contributor to this dynamic is nutrient (i.e. vitamin/mineral) excesses and deficiencies.

This concept was further explored and confirmed in a study published in Thyroid by Shiquian Hu (Jiaotong University, China) and Margaret Rayman (University of Surrey, UK). In it, the research shows how nutrients like iodine, iron, selenium, and Vitamin D can play a big role in Hashimoto's – both in starting and improving it.

If you want to read the full article, you can check it out here: Full Text PDF and Publisher but a quick summary of the key nutrient imbalances include:

• Excess iodine. "Chronic exposure to excess iodine induces" Hashimoto's.
• Selenium. Since selenium is needed for thyroid function, a lack can lead to thyroid dysfunction. And supplementation with selenium reduced TPO antibodies and hypothyroidism.
• Iron. People with Hashimoto's are commonly anemic. But the thyroid also needs iron to function properly. And supplementing with iron improved thyroid levels.
• Vitamin D. Hashimoto's has also been associated with low vitamin D – and supplementation with the nutrient has been shown to reduce TPO antibodies.

So there you have it. Science shows that supplementing with these nutrients your thyroid needs  (and cutting those it's getting too much of) can improve your its function and your body's antibody levels.

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Of course, check with your medical professional first and check your blood levels of these nutrients if possible before making any big changes.