Low iron—and more specifically, low ferritin (iron storage protein)—is common in the hypothyroid / Hashimoto’s and also hair loss / alopecia communities. Let’s look at this root cause contributor, including issues people can have with absorption.
I knew this update was coming, I just had to be patient. It’s the story of how my client went from being bald to growing a head of hair via immune modulation.
I’ve had alopecia (autoimmune hair loss), off and on, for nearly 35 years. And alopecia can be late to the party when it comes to healing the immune system.
See, even the chemical symbol has a negative sign in it. Here’s the short story. Until the 1950s, fluoride was administered to those with hyperthyroidism to *suppress* thyroid function.
If selenium is “the thyroid triple play,” then surely zinc is “the thyroid quad play” when it comes to supporting thyroid hormone production.
Manganese. You just don’t hear a lot about it. The term is derived from the Greek word for “magic” and indeed, the ancient Greeks regarded manganese as having magical powers.
Magnesium has been nicknamed “the miracle mineral.” It’s even been called a panacea. And it’s another mineral that’s “absolutely essential” for healthy thyroid function.
Should you supplement with iodine? Here’s Part 2 of my take on the hotly-debated iodine controversy.
Nary have I found a more wildly-challenged and wildly-supported health topic than whether those with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s should supplement with – or heck, even eat foods rich in – iodine. Let’s break it down…
It’s common for those with hypothyroidism to be low in iron; low iron inhibits the ability to produce adequate thyroid hormones and interferes with thyroid hormone synthesis.
