Thyroid support nutrients for daily diet

From Selenium to Magnesium, here are a few nutrients that help in supporting thyroid health.

Published on: Jan 18, 2024 5:08 PM IST

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Thyroid health heavily depends on the diet we consume and the lifestyle we lead. It is extremely important to have a diet loaded with thyroid supporting nutrients to ensure that thyroid health is maintained. Naturopathic Doctor Corina Dunlap noted down a few nutrients that should be added to the daily diet. (Unsplash)

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Selenium: Found in Brazil nuts, oysters, sardines and salmons, Selenium helps in maintaining thyroid health. However, too much Selenium can be harmful for thyroid.  (Unsplash)

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Iodine: this nutrient helps in creating T3 and T4. Found in fish, shrimp and eggs, iodine is an extremely essential nutrient for the body.  (Unsplash)

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Zinc: deficiency of Zinc in the body can lead to Hypothyroidism. Oysters, cashews and mussels are loaded with Zinc.  (Unsplash)

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Vitamin D: Vitamin D, found in mushrooms, salmon and eggs, helps in combatting thyroid disorders, such as Hypothyroidism.  (Unsplash)

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Magnesium: Found in pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds and almonds, Magnesium helps the body to convert T4 to T3.  (Unsplash)

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B Vitamins: Found in leafy greens, chicken and legumes, B Vitamins are essential for production of thyroid hormones.  (Unsplash)