Nutritional considerations for those with thyroid dysfunction

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Nutritional considerations for those with thyroid dysfunction

29 March 2023

Clarice Hebblethwaite

Wednesday 29 March 2023, 12:30 AM

Fish provides several nutrients that can help with thyroid function and/or may be deficient in those with thyroid dysfunction [Image: Travis Yewell on Unsplash]

Dietitian Clarice Hebblethwaite reviews the most common thyroid disorders, then discusses nutritional factors that influence thyroid function

Key points, In those with a thyroid disorder, it would be worthwhile testing iodine, iron, selenium, and vitamins D and B12, and supplementing as necessary. Enc, Pract Green w Pale Yellow

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References

Danailova Y, Velikova T, Nikolaev G, et al. Nutritional management of thyroiditis of Hashimoto. Int J Mol Sci 2022;23(9):5144.
Mikulska AA, Karaźniewicz-Łada M, Filipowicz D, et al. Metabolic characteristics of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis patients and the role of microelements and diet in the disease management-An overview. Int J Mol Sci 2022;23(12):6580.
Rayman MP. Multiple nutritional factors and thyroid disease, with particular reference to autoimmune thyroid disease. Proc Nutr Soc 2019;78(1):34–44.

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