Boosting Your Thyroid Function

Under Active Thyroid

Is your thyroid keeping you fat?

The thyroid is the gland primarily responsible for regulating your metabolism.  An under- active thyroid does not produce sufficient hormones to stimulate your metabolism to operate at peak efficiently.

An under active thyroid (hypothyroidism) can effect a persons metabolism and their ability to take off weight.

How can you tell if you have an under-active thyroid. Here are some of the most common symptoms of an under active thyroid.

  • Fatigue
  • Weakness
  • Weight gain in the butt and abdomen
  • Increased difficulty losing weight
  • Coarse, dry hair
  • Dry, rough pale skin
  • Hair loss
  • Cold intolerance
  • Muscle cramps
  • Constipation
  • Depression
  • Irritability
  • Memory loss
  • Abnormal menstrual cycles
  • Decreased libido

We can take some simple nutritional steps to help the thyroid operate more efficiently.

Here are some common foods that will help to improve the thyroid function.

  • Kelp (sea vegetable)
  • Beets
  • Radish
  • Parsley
  • Potatoes
  • Fish
  • Oatmeal
  • Bananas

Here are some other steps to improve thyroid function.

  • Iodine supplementation- the thyroid uses iodine to produce the hormones which stimulate the metabolism.  The safest iodine supplement would be kelp.
  • Exercise- a regular exercise program will help improve your thyroid function.

Hear are some common foods that impair the function of the thyroid.

  • Cabbage
  • Brussels sprouts
  • Broccoli
  • Cauliflower
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Maize
  • Lima beans
  • Soy beans
  • Millet

If you have an under active thyroid you should eat less of these foods.

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