{"id":4137,"date":"2022-01-25T00:07:49","date_gmt":"2022-01-25T08:07:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/44.199.17.173\/?p=4137"},"modified":"2024-05-17T01:22:25","modified_gmt":"2024-05-17T09:22:25","slug":"thyroid-supporting-supplements-what-to-take-and-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/thyroid-supporting-supplements-what-to-take-and-why\/","title":{"rendered":"Thyroid Supporting Supplements: What to Take and Why"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4137\" class=\"elementor elementor-4137\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7a22a8c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7a22a8c\" data-element_type=\"section\" 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class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e6f8c0e\" data-id=\"e6f8c0e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7338c81 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7338c81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Thyroid-Supporting-Supplements-What-to-Take-and-Why.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-7754 lazyload\" alt=\"Dietary supplements, biologically active additives\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Thyroid-Supporting-Supplements-What-to-Take-and-Why.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Thyroid-Supporting-Supplements-What-to-Take-and-Why-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Thyroid-Supporting-Supplements-What-to-Take-and-Why-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Thyroid-Supporting-Supplements-What-to-Take-and-Why-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Thyroid-Supporting-Supplements-What-to-Take-and-Why.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-7754 lazyload\" alt=\"Dietary supplements, biologically active additives\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Thyroid-Supporting-Supplements-What-to-Take-and-Why.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Thyroid-Supporting-Supplements-What-to-Take-and-Why-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Thyroid-Supporting-Supplements-What-to-Take-and-Why-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Thyroid-Supporting-Supplements-What-to-Take-and-Why-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/noscript>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8836d0f elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"8836d0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Natalie-Bessom-DO_800-e1641834051510-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-image-3531 lazyload\" alt=\"Dr. Natalie Bessom\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Natalie-Bessom-DO_800-e1641834051510-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-image-3531 lazyload\" alt=\"Dr. Natalie Bessom\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h6 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Medically reviewed by<\/h6><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\"><b>Natalie Bessom,<\/b> D.O. Board-certified family medicine doctor with specialty training in nutrition, USA<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b205460 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b205460\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn which thyroid supporting supplements are recommended to support your thyroid function and why.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p><p><strong>This article discusses:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><a href=\"#supplements\">What are supplements?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#supplements regulated\">How are supplements regulated?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#thyroid supporting supplements\">What are some types of thyroid supporting supplements?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck. The thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system which regulates the body\u2019s hormones. The thyroid specifically is responsible for regulating the body\u2019s metabolism, energy, weight, and much more. When the thyroid is not able to function properly, it can greatly affect your entire body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are <a href=\"https:\/\/thyforlife.com\/grocery-basics-for-a-healthy-thyroid-diet\/\">key nutrients<\/a> that drive your thyroid function and hormone production. Due to the fact that the thyroid is highly nutrient-dependent, a lack of a nutrient-dense diet may contribute to your thyroid disease, dysfunction, and\/or symptoms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While altering your diet will not treat or cure a thyroid disease &#8211; adding thyroid supporting supplements to your diet and treatment plan will help support your thyroid function and overall health. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f98232e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f98232e\" data-element_type=\"section\" id=\"supplements\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;ef6989d&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3bd8c0c\" data-id=\"3bd8c0c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57ca45d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"57ca45d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are supplements? <\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7cdd2f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f7cdd2f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The word \u201csupplements\u201d can seem overwhelming as there is both a ton of information and a plethora of options available on the market these days. Many supplements are more of a hype than science-based, thus making it difficult to discern what to take, if any. Supplements are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/dietary%20supplement\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">defined <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as a product taken that contains one or more ingredients (such as vitamins or amino acids) that are intended to supplement one\u2019s diet and are not considered food.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-189a3ca elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"189a3ca\" data-element_type=\"section\" id=\"supplements regulated\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;cb3a4f0&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-54e9249\" data-id=\"54e9249\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b5909b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5b5909b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How are supplements regulated?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c21232 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c21232\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some questions you may be asking yourself are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What supplements do I take?\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much do I take?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do I know if it\u2019s the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">right<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> supplement for me?<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do I even <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">need<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a thyroid supporting supplement?<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-045a8ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"045a8ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"988\" height=\"627\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/inspector-writing-on-clipboard_Resized1160W736H-e1568324717937.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-4143 lazyload\" alt=\"Doctor&#039;s hand writing notes\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/inspector-writing-on-clipboard_Resized1160W736H-e1568324717937.jpg 988w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/inspector-writing-on-clipboard_Resized1160W736H-e1568324717937-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/inspector-writing-on-clipboard_Resized1160W736H-e1568324717937-768x487.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 988px) 100vw, 988px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"988\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/inspector-writing-on-clipboard_Resized1160W736H-e1568324717937.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-4143 lazyload\" alt=\"Doctor&#039;s hand writing notes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/inspector-writing-on-clipboard_Resized1160W736H-e1568324717937.jpg 988w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/inspector-writing-on-clipboard_Resized1160W736H-e1568324717937-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/inspector-writing-on-clipboard_Resized1160W736H-e1568324717937-768x487.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 988px) 100vw, 988px\" \/><\/noscript>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2773854 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2773854\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) regulates and monitors dietary ingredients and dietary supplements under a specific set of rules that differ from conventional everyday food, beverages, and drugs. This specific rule is called the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/dietary-supplements?_ga=2.91779162.1955953236.1639429310-844086151.1638812639\">Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA)<\/a>.<\/p><p>Dietary ingredients that can be used in supplements or to supplement a diet include:\u00a0<\/p><ul style=\"font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;\"><li style=\"font-size: 16px;\" aria-level=\"1\">Vitamins<\/li><li style=\"font-size: 16px;\" aria-level=\"1\">Minerals<\/li><li style=\"font-size: 16px;\" aria-level=\"1\">Amino acids<\/li><li style=\"font-size: 16px;\" aria-level=\"1\">Herbs or botanicals<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/consumers\/consumer-updates\/fda-101-dietary-supplements\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DSHEA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supplement manufacturers are prohibited from marketing dietary supplements that claim to treat, diagnose, cure, or alleviate the effects of diseases<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The FDA is responsible for monitoring the safety of these products after it reaches the market<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The FDA\u00a0 can remove any supplement off the market if they are found to be unsafe &#8211; however, this sometimes only takes place after the FDA receives complaints or a safety issue is even noticed.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ensure that you are buying safe and effective products for your thyroid condition, always consult a health care professional. Inquire with your health care professional to:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inquire if you need to be taking certain supplements<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that the supplements will not interfere with any current medication or supplements you are taking<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some steps you can take yourself include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purchasing supplements only from reputable brands that have a proven track record. You can find all this information by looking at their website, reading online reviews etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read the labels on your supplements &#8211; ensure that you are not getting too much (Upper Limit &#8211; UL) but instead, the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) but consulting<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumerlab.com\/rdas\/?_ga=2.188252008.1955953236.1639429310-844086151.1638812639\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> this chart <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guideline. <\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3bb7d13 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3bb7d13\" data-element_type=\"section\" id=\"thyroid supporting supplements\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;e0ca60d&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-46019ad\" data-id=\"46019ad\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d28e5d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2d28e5d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are some types of thyroid supporting supplements?\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12d1168 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"12d1168\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Vitamins<\/h4><p><strong>Vitamin A<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10637381\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin A<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, known as retinol, is essential for vision, reproductive functions, immune system, and cellular communication. Vitamin A can help reduce deficiencies in:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hair loss<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry eyes<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Susceptibility to infections\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin problems<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23378454\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have also shown that Vitamin A can aid in making significant improvements to TSH levels proving it to be a great thyroid supporting supplement.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some great food sources of Vitamin A include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beef liver<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweet potato (cooked)\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kale<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carrot<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mango<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Vitamin B12<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anemia is a vitamin B12 deficiency and is commonly found in patients with hypothyroidism &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10518398\/\">a<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lmost 20-60% of hypothyroid patients<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Vitamin B12 is essential for your body\u2019s function, but unfortunately, it is something that your body cannot produce naturally. Vitamin B12 plays a vital role in many of your bodily functions including:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The proper functioning of your nerve cells\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red blood cell formation\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DNA synthesis<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, B12 is able to help <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22276208\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">boost your energy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4927899\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> improve your memory<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, help prevent <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5382296\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heart disease<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and benefit your hair, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25559140\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">skin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and nails.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patients that suffer from hypothyroidism or anemia often experience symptoms of brain fog, fatigue, dry skin, and hair loss. Adding a thyroid supporting supplement like vitamin B12 can help offset these symptoms.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some food sources of Vitamin B12 include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/172533\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">liver <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and kidneys<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/171975\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clams<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortified <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/336099\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">non-dairy milk<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77872c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"77872c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><b>Minerals<\/b><\/h4><p><strong>Iodine<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The thyroid requires iodine to produce thyroid hormones. Simply put, if you do not have enough iodine in your body, you cannot make thyroid hormones. The body is unable to produce iodine itself, so it all has to come from your diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5345857\/?_ga=2.45291620.1955953236.1639429310-844086151.1638812639\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">excess amount of iodine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can cause thyroid problems such a hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and enlarged thyroid. <\/span><b>It is very important to consult your healthcare provider to determine if you even <\/b><b><i>need<\/i><\/b><b> an iodine supplement.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most individuals are able to get enough iodine through their diet alone and do not need to take an additional supplement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food sources of iodine include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S1021949814000155\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seaweed<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Iodine-HealthProfessional\/#h3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cod\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/edrv\/article\/30\/4\/376\/2355070\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dairy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Selenium<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selenium is an important mineral that helps your body function properly, including reproduction, metabolism, and fighting infections. Your thyroid houses more selenium than any other organ in the body. Selenium is a critical component in a healthy thyroid function as it regulates the hormones produced.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foods that are a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/foods-high-in-selenium#2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">great source<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of Selenium include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brazil nuts<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seafood<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lean meat<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rice<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Magnesium<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Magnesium plays a critical role in helping our bones, regulating blood pressure, nerve transmission, disease prevention, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23674807\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">overall health.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Magnesium is also important for thyroid hormone production and for the conversion of T4 to T3. (hyperlink) This thyroid supporting supplement is needed for not only your thyroid but overall body function.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some healthy foods that contain magnesium include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21068351\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dark chocolate<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avocados<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tofu\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a97c83 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7a97c83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Probiotics<\/h4><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28762696\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Probiotics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are good bacteria that exist in the gut. The benefits of probiotics include enhanced digestive health and strengthened immune function. Some examples of probiotic-rich foods include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kefir\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yogurt<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kimchi\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Probiotics are often recommended for those with an autoimmune disease like hypothyroidism. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31076401\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leaky gut<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a symptom of autoimmune thyroid disease and is caused by an imbalance of good and bad bacteria in the gut.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-04aba16 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"04aba16\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;ce82936&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3c4b0d4\" data-id=\"3c4b0d4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5279d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a5279d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key Takeaways<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b7f6fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b7f6fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supplements are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/dietary%20supplement\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">defined <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as a product taken that contains one or more ingredients (such as vitamins or amino acids) that are intended to supplement one\u2019s diet and are not considered food<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The FDA regulates and monitors supplements once they hit the market<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always consult a healthcare professional before adding supplements to your diet to ensure they do not interfere with any current medication, supplements, or treatments you are taking<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thyroid supporting supplements can benefit overall health and thyroid function<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are an array of thyroid supporting supplements that are vitamins, minerals, and probiotics\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to better manage your medications and supplements, symptoms, moods, energy levels, and weight changes, download our <a href=\"https:\/\/thyforlife.com\/download-app\/\">ThyForLife app<\/a> to get a head start! ThyForLife is an all-in-one thyroid solution right at your fingertips.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here at ThyForLife, we do our utmost to provide accurate information. If you require more detailed information regarding medical terms, please consult your thyroid doctor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5e90655 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5e90655\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-72ad8e6\" data-id=\"72ad8e6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3bef14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e3bef14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec58371 elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"ec58371\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2471\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2471\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What are thyroid-supporting supplements, and why are they important? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2471\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2471\"><p>Thyroid-supporting supplements are dietary supplements containing nutrients crucial for thyroid health, such as iodine, selenium, vitamin D, and zinc. These supplements are important because they help support thyroid function and hormone production, potentially alleviating symptoms associated with thyroid disorders like hypothyroidism.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2472\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2472\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How do these supplements benefit individuals with thyroid issues?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2472\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2472\"><p>These supplements provide essential nutrients that may be lacking in the diet or insufficiently absorbed by the body, particularly in individuals with thyroid disorders. For example, iodine supports thyroid hormone synthesis, selenium helps regulate thyroid function, and vitamin D plays a role in immune function and inflammation reduction, all of which are vital for managing thyroid conditions.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2473\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2473\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can these supplements be used as a standalone treatment for thyroid disorders?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2473\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2473\"><p>While these supplements offer support for thyroid health, they are not typically used as standalone treatments for thyroid disorders. Instead, they are often incorporated into a comprehensive treatment plan that may include medications prescribed by healthcare professionals, dietary changes, and lifestyle modifications. It&#8217;s essential to consult with a healthcare provider before starting any supplement regimen, especially if you have an existing thyroid condition or are taking medications.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2474\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2474\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Are there any precautions to consider when taking thyroid-supporting supplements? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2474\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2474\"><p>Individuals should be cautious about the dosage and potential interactions with other medications or supplements. For instance, excessive iodine intake can have adverse effects, and selenium supplementation should be within recommended limits. It&#8217;s essential to follow dosage recommendations and consult with a healthcare provider if you have any underlying health conditions or concerns about potential interactions.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Medically reviewed by Natalie Bessom, D.O. Board-certified family medicine doctor with specialty training in nutrition, USA Learn which thyroid supporting supplements are recommended to support your thyroid function and why.\u00a0 This article discusses:\u00a0 What are supplements?\u00a0 How are supplements regulated? What are some types of thyroid supporting supplements? 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