{"id":169884,"date":"2024-03-21T02:08:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-21T09:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/?p=169884"},"modified":"2024-03-20T15:55:28","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T22:55:28","slug":"5-natural-remedies-to-help-people-with-hypothyroidism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/5-natural-remedies-to-help-people-with-hypothyroidism\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Natural Remedies To Help People With Hypothyroidism"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As of now, the general treatment for <strong>hypothyroidism<\/strong> is taking a daily thyroid hormone replacement medication. Naturally, medications invite a long list of side effects, some of which do or don\u2019t affect people. Forgetting to take the thyroid medication, however, can lead to other unwanted symptoms.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If thyroid medication causes side effects, you may want to experiment with natural remedies. Some of these remedies may cause fewer side effects and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/diet-nutrition\/weight-loss-tips-for-those-with-hypothyroidism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">better suit your overall lifestyle<\/a>. That\u00a0 said, they may not be able to replace a thyroid medication, so consider talking with your healthcare professional about the natural remedies in this article.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Natural Remedies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary reason to experiment with <strong>natural remedies<\/strong> is to see if they address the root cause of the problem. Thyroid problems typically start because of the following reasons:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Stress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poor diet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lacking nutrients in the body<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you change your diet and start taking certain supplements, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/5-nightly-habits-for-better-thyroid-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">you may benefit your thyroid health<\/a>. Those options tend to have fewer side effects than taking a thyroid medication. Additionally, taking an herbal supplement to address an under-active thyroid may be an alternative option if you do not respond positively to medications. That said, if you have Hashimoto\u2019s disease, the most common cause of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/conditions\/hypothyroidism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hypothyroidism<\/a> in the U.S., alternative remedies may not be effective. If you want to experiment with natural remedies, consider adding the following to your treatment plan.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consider Some B Vitamins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you will learn in this article, there are certain vitamins and minerals that positively affect the thyroid. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/store\/thyroid-aid-p-64.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Low thyroid hormones<\/a> can affect the body\u2019s B-12 levels, so taking a B-12 supplement may help repair some of the damage done by hypothyroidism. Additionally, taking a vitamin B-12 supplement may counteract the tiredness that is common with hypothyroidism, which can also affect B-1 levels. Consider eating more peas, asparagus, beans, sesame seeds, wild caught tuna, and eggs if you want to add more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/store\/b-vitamin-complex-p-257.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">B vitamins<\/a> to your diet.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adopt A Gluten-Free Diet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people with hypothyroidism tend to maintain a gluten-free diet because a significant number of them also have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/conditions\/celiac-disease\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">celiac disease<\/a>. If you have celiac disease, gluten triggers an immune response in the small intestine. As of now, research does not support a gluten-free diet as a viable treatment option for hypothyroidism. That said, many people with Hashimoto\u2019s disease tend to feel better after adopting a gluten-free diet. More research is necessary about the relationship with gluten and hypothyroidism.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take Selenium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Institutes of Health (NIH) states that selenium is a trace element that plays a part in thyroid hormone metabolism. In Hashimoto\u2019s disease, the immune system attacks the thyroid and typically reduces the amount of selenium in the body. Researchers note that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/5-of-the-best-natural-thyroid-supplements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">supplementing with selenium<\/a> may help balance thyroxine (T4) levels in some people. If you decide to take a selenium supplement, consult your healthcare professional because every person requires a different amount. If you want to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/diet-nutrition\/5-reasons-why-humans-need-selenium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eat more selenium<\/a>, focus on flaxseeds, chia seeds, broccoli, cabbage, lima beans, Brazil nuts, spinach, sunflower seeds, and brown rice.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sugar-Free Diet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although people with hypothyroidism may be sensitive or allergic to gluten, they are not necessarily allergic to sugar. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/diet-nutrition\/5-foods-to-avoid-if-you-have-hypothyroidism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Upon eating sugary or processed foods<\/a>, you can develop higher inflammatory markers in the body. Inflammation slows the conversion of T4 into triiodothyronine (T3), which is another thyroid hormone. If this conversion is slow, then you may experience worse symptoms. Sugar only leads to bursts of short-term energy, so eliminating it from your diet may regulate energy levels. Removing sugar from your diet may also help regulate stress levels, which can impact thyroid function.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Add More Probiotics To Your Diet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One NIH study found a link between hypothyroidism and problems in the small intestine. Study authors noted that altered gastrointestinal motility that was common with hypothyroidism caused small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. That ultimately leads to chronic digestive symptoms, such as diarrhea. Researchers suggest that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/8-great-probiotic-foods-to-improve-gut-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">probiotics promote the growth of healthy bacteria in the stomach<\/a> and intestines. Although there are probiotic supplements available, many dietary sources offer beneficial probiotic strains. Fermented vegetables, kombucha, miso, natto, kefir, and some yogurt are useful probiotic foods.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If thyroid medications are causing side effects, consider the five natural remedies for hypothyroidism as alternative options.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":169885,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,50,61],"tags":[1930,2674,1967,2808,2042,2938,2082,2959,2118,3728,2181,3732,2190,3925,2225,5285,2285,8680,2322,2339,2494,2501,2573,2579,2654],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>5 Natural Remedies To Help People With Hypothyroidism - Dherbs - The Best All Natural Herbal Remedies &amp; Products<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If thyroid medications are causing side effects, consider the five natural remedies for hypothyroidism as alternative options.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/5-natural-remedies-to-help-people-with-hypothyroidism\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"5 Natural Remedies To Help People With Hypothyroidism\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"If thyroid medications are causing side effects, consider the five natural remedies for hypothyroidism as alternative options.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/5-natural-remedies-to-help-people-with-hypothyroidism\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Dherbs - The Best All Natural Herbal Remedies &amp; 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