Do you know in our body there is one gland which is a butterfly shaped gland that situated in front of neck which secretes several hormones
FUNCTION
• Thyroid gland is to take iodine and convert into thyroid hormones.
•T3 (Triiodothyronine) , T4 ( Thyroxine) hormone released to blood stream throughout the body
THYROID PROBLEMS
The most common thyroid problems involve abnormal production of thyroid hormones.
•Too much thyroid hormone results in condition known as hyperthyroidism
•Insufficient hormone production leads to hypothyroidism
NUTRIENTS DEFICIENCY OR EXCESS NUTRIENT
▪︎Iodine - The most important nutritent is iodine. Iodine deficiency lead to hypothyroidism which results from thyroid producing too little hormone.
Excessive iodine lead to hyperthyroidism which result thyroid producing too much hormone.
▪︎ Vitamin D - Research shows that deficiency of Vitamin D lead to hypothyroidism
▪︎ Selenium- Selenium is essential mineral plays important role especially the metabolism of thyroid hormone. Selenium helping to prevent thyroid disease.
MAINTAIN HEALTHY THYROID
For hypothyroid
》 Fresh fruits and vegetables
》 Moderate intake of cruciferous family like cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage etc.but in cooked form.
》Dairy products but stick with low fat products.
》Avoid raw form of cruciferous family.
》Whole eggs and chicken if you are non vegetarian
》Iodine rich diet
》 Daily exercise and yoga
For hyperthyroid
》 Low iodine sources
》 If you are non vegetarian consume egg white and chicken
》Dairy products
》 Fresh fruits and vegetables
》 Daily exercise and yoga
SOME OTHER TIPS:
▪︎Coriander seeds water
▪︎ Selenium deficiency take tablets or supplements or seeds can also be helpful