Thyroid and Metabolism | Kelp Hashimoto and Thyroid Hormone: Thomas DeLauer
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Thyroid and Metabolism | The Truth about Kelp and Thyroid Hormone: Thomas DeLauer
Kelp, a kind of seaweed, has been an integral part of the diet in Asia for centuries
Many nutritional benefits
● Bone health
○ Due to high vitamin K
● Weight loss/maintenance
● Thyroid health
● Anticarcinogenic
● Antiinflammatory
Iodine and Thyroid Health
Thyroid health benefits are due to the high amount of iodine found in kelp
The thyroid:
● a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the front of the neck
● plays a role in metabolism, development, growth and body temperature.
An improperly functioning thyroid can cause:
● metabolism and weight problems
● mood disorders, such as depression
Iodine is an essential trace element that many of us are deficient in
Iodine is necessary for the production of thyroid hormone. Insufficient iodine can lead to:
● Hypothyroidism
● Enlargement of the thyroid
● Mental disabilities
○ Especially for infants and children of mothers who were iodine deficient during pregnancy
This deficiency became understood in the early 1900s and iodine was added to table salt
● Not the best solution
● Iodized salt contains chemicals harmful to health
Sources of iodine:
● Sea vegetables
● Fresh cranberries
● Many beans - organic navy beans are one of the highest
● Organic strawberries
● Organic potatoes
● Organic dairy, meat and eggs
● Seafood
● Shellfish
● Pink himalayan sea salt
Recommended daily amount is 158 - 175 micrograms
Best to obtain from foods as excess iodine is dangerous
You can find kelp in dried form, noodles and even kelp sprinkles that you can use in dishes alongside pink himalayan sea salt
● Limit yourself to 1 serving per day to avoid excess iodine or heavy metals
Do not exceed 500 mcg iodine daily from all sources
● Kelp supplements are natural supplements
● Potassium iodine supplements are a good option as well
● Speak with your doctor if you decide to supplement
1. Thyroid issues: what you need to know about diet and supplements
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/20...
2. Treatment of hypothyroidism due to iodine deficiency using daily powdered kelp in patients receiving long-term total enteral nutrition
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
3. Iodine deficiency
http://www.thyroid.org/iodine-deficie...
4. Global Healing Center: Iodine in Salt: Why is it Added
http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/na...
5. Global Healing Center: 7 Foods Rich in Iodine
http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/na...
6. Global Healing Center: The Benefits of Potassium Iodide
http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/na...
