01/21/2024
The thyroid is one of the most important and complex glands in our body. And as women, we need to know a thing or two about it because statistically, 1 in 8 of us will suffer from thyroid issues during our lifetime, with significant impacts on overall health and well-being. Naturally, we all have questions surrounding this precious anatomy, but the answers don’t always come as easily, leaving many in the dark with no clear direction.
A healthy thyroid is crucial for maintaining energy levels, metabolism, and overall health. There’s also definitely a time and place for medication - if you’re trying to conceive or are pregnant and have hypothyroidism, you’re feeling awful, or if your labs are off the chain.
It is possible, however, for many women with mild to moderate symptoms and slightly low thyroid function to improve thyroid hormone levels and lower antibodies without medication. And herbs and supplements can be supportive. The first 3 are, IMHO, important to use even if you are on thyroid medication, to support thyroid health.
Supplements:
☀️Vitamin D: Needed to produce and use thyroid hormones and an important immune modulator.
🌰Selenium: Critical in the conversion of T4 to T3 and may help to decrease the risk of developing postpartum thyroiditis in pregnant women with positive TPO antibodies.
🌾Inositol: Studies show that myoinositol + selenium is powerful at reducing anti-thyroid autoantibodies + supports healthy TSH levels.
🍣Zinc: An important nutrient for T4 to T3 conversion.
Herbs to consider:
🌿Ashwagandha: May increase circulating T4 levels and possibly T3. Overall the data shows it is safe in autoimmune conditions, but start with a low dose and see how YOU feel.
🌱Guggul: An ayurvedic herb that has been shown to improve T4 and T3 levels as well as intake of iodine.
Save this post so you can come back to it later and head to the link in bio for more info and safety during pregnancy and BF’ing as well as doses! And for more, check out my book The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution- the name says it all!
Not sure where to start? Vit D + Selenium + Inositol. Take x 3 months and recheck labs.🌿
