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Foods that Help Treat Hypothyroidism

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  Here are 10 foods to improve an underactive thyroid.   1. A Handful of Brazil Nuts Selenium is an important mineral for proper thyroid functioning. It protects the thyroid from inflammatory by-products of hormone production. It’s also necessary for proper active thyroid hormone conversion. Selenium also yields antioxidant benefits, in that, it protects the thyroid gland from the oxidative damage caused by free radicals.   2. Use Coconut Oil for Cooking Coconut oil contains healthy medium-chain fatty acids that help people suffering from hypothyroidism by managing its associated symptoms, including weight gain. (3)(4) These fatty acids stimulate thyroid hormone production and keep the thyroid gland functioning normally.   3. Eat Vitamin D-fortified Foods Vitamin D deficiency is often linked to Hashimoto’s disease, one of the most common causes of hypothyroidism. Most people tend to run low on vitamin D as it is very difficult to derive adequate amounts of this esse