Consult your doctor about possible treatment options if you think you have a thyroid problem. But there are a few lifestyle improvements, in addition to medical care, that will help keep the thyroid on track.
1. Sugar-Free Diet
The increase in inflammation in the body can result from sugar and refined foods. The transition of T4 to triiodothyronine, or T3, another thyroid hormone, may be slowed by inflammation. This will make your thyroid condition and symptoms worse. Sugar also only raises your energy level in the short term, so it can help control your energy levels by removing it from your diet. In addition, it can improve your stress levels and skin to eliminate sugar from your diet.
2. Avoid Tobacco
There are a number of toxins in cigarette smoke that can damage your thyroid. In particular, thiocyanate disrupts the absorption of iodine, which in turn can block the development of thyroid hormones. Smoking will usually cause elevated levels of thyroxine (T4) and a slight decrease in levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH).
3. Limit Soy Intake
Soy, particularly when it comes to your thyroid health, is a controversial ingredient. Although it is unlikely to affect your thyroid, and evidence is increasingly confirming this, it is possible that eating soy in moderation is best for your general health.
4. Ask for Selenium Supplements
Selenium is a nutrient present in particular proteins, and the adult body has the highest selenium concentration in the thyroid. Maintaining a balanced level can help avoid thyroid disease, either through a healthy diet or through supplementation.
