You simply can’t build a stable hormonal profile in a system that can’t digest and absorb dietary fat. This post addresses what I feel is one of the single biggest drivers of fat malabsorption.
If you’ve been on a journey of resolving your adrenal dysfunction and hypothyroidism, it’s possible that you’ve either read about or worked with a practitioner who’s suggested bovine (cow) or porcine (pig) glandular supplements. This is misguided. And I’m calling out one supplement company and also one facet of practitioners.
Vitamin A supplementation comes with risks, including toxicity that can cause alopecia. You won’t become toxic from Vitamin A in the diet, but it’s important to understand the difference between carotenoids and retinols, including how to convert into the bioactive form of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D deficiency is linked to many degenerative conditions. Here are some factors that can negatively impact Vitamin D utilization.
Pumpkin provides an exceptional source of thyroid- and immune-supportive carotenoids (pre-cursors to Vitamin A) and to make things easy, you can use leftover Thanksgiving turkey.
As we continue our transition into the colder months ahead, we can draw warmth and nourishment from the abundance of autumn foods.
Vitamin A and its carotenoid precursors play a critical role in immunity and become increasingly important for those with Hashimoto’s. Yummy recipe included!
