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Your Thyroid + Magnesium

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on Oct 06, 2015

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.

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Your Thyroid + Iodine, Part 2

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on Sep 30, 2015

Should you supplement with iodine? Here’s Part 2 of my take on the hotly-debated iodine controversy.

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Your Thyroid + Iodine, Part 1

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on Sep 24, 2015

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…

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Your Thyroid + Iron

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on Sep 16, 2015

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.

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Your Thyroid + Copper

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on Sep 10, 2015

Copper is “crucial” to thyroid function. But many with low thyroid function find themselves with copper overload, which can have serious health implications.

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Your Thyroid + Calcium

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on Sep 02, 2015

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body. And according to Dr. Richard Shames, calcium is “absolutely essential” for proper thyroid function.

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Minerals and Your Thyroid

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on Aug 26, 2015

Did you know that your body is comprised largely of the same minerals that the earth is made from? And that for optimal thyroid health, you should focus more on minerals than vitamins?

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