Healthy Foods That Improve The Functions Of Thyroid Gland


Hypothyroidism, also called thyroid or low thyroid is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not have the ability to produce enough hormones to maintain the proper function of the body.

The function of the thyroid gland is extremely important for various systems in the body.

This gland produces hormones (TSH, T3, and T4) which regulate the body temperature, metabolism, mood, heart rate, blood pressure, and energy level.


The most common symptoms of improper thyroid function include excessively dry skin, constant fatigue, inability to lose weight, sudden weight gain, high blood cholesterol levels, gust face, feeling cold, joint pain, muscular pain, thin hair, disturbances, etc.

Hormonal medication and proper diet habits can be extremely beneficial for treating thyroid dysfunction. The following foods can significantly improve the function of your thyroid. Check them out!

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is packed with healthy medium-chain fatty acids that can be very beneficial in the case of hypothyroidism. They can promote thyroid hormone production and proper function of the glands.

Coconut oil has the ability to regulate weight gain and high cholesterol levels, two common problems related to underactive thyroid. Extra-virgin coconut oil can be a great replacement for your regular cooking oil. It can be also used instead of butter.

It is recommended to consume 1-2 teaspoons of extra virgin coconut oil a day. You can add it to your milk, tea, chicken, or hot chocolate. However, make sure not to consume more than 3 tablespoons of coconut oil a day.


Brown Rice

Brown rice is rich in carbohydrates which are beneficial for people who have hypothyroidism. This is because carbohydrates can increase the level of serotonin.

Additionally, carbohydrates later convert into insulin, essential for the conversion of inactive T4 hormone into the active T3 hormone.

Note: Since brown rice has a high content of fiber, make sure to take the thyroid medication a few hours before or after consuming foods high in dietary fiber.

We should mention that such foods can interfere with synthetic thyroid hormones!

Chicken

Chicken is great for people with hypothyroidism. It is rich in amino acids, such as Tyrosine, which is the building block of Hormones released by Thyroid.

Vitamin D found in chicken liver is essential for maintaining the proper function of the thyroid. Make sure to choose organic chicken breast, because they are high in protein.

You can consume chicken soup or grilled chicken. It is recommended to eat chicken 2-3 times a week!

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