Dr. Amie

5 Tips for Managing Hashimoto’s Disease

Hashimoto’s can be a beast to manage, but under the right approach, you can support your thyroid health and feel well again. Here are five tips for managing Hashimoto’s disease effectively by using diet and supplements:

Follow an Anti-Inflammatory Diet

Following an anti-inflammatory diet is one of the most important steps for managing Hashimoto’s disease. The worsening of symptoms implies that inflammation will worsen thyroid problems. Each meal should contain more fresh fruits and vegetables, proteins from lean sources, and good fats. Reducing consumption of processed foodstuffs, sugar, and refined carbs is also advised to help control inflammation in the body. Consider adding these anti-inflammatory foods: turmeric, ginger, or fatty fish.

Selenium and Zinc

The minerals that should be taken care of most with respect to thyroid function are selenium and zinc. Selenium is important in converting the inactive thyroid hormone, T4, into the active hormone, T3, while zinc is involved in synthesizing and regulating thyroid hormones. Include selenium foods in the diet, like Brazil nuts, sunflower seeds, and fish. For zinc, eat pumpkin seeds, chickpeas, and beef. If necessary, you can also take supplements, though be sure to consult your health care practitioner before embarking on any new supplementation.

Focus on Gut Health

 A healthy gut is important to keep Hashimoto’s disease at bay because it influences immune function and inflammation levels. Additionally, including probiotics helps strike a good balance between the helpful and harmful bacteria in the gut, thereby supporting immune health. Good sources of probiotics include yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, and other fermented foods. Likewise, prebiotic foods, such as garlic, onions, and bananas, will support the good bacteria in your gut.

Run Away from Gluten and Dairy

For many patients with Hashimoto’s disease, eliminating gluten and dairy helped reduce their symptoms. Gluten has been found to raise gut permeability, which can then lead to a leaky gut, inducing an autoimmune reaction. Dairy can be inflammatory for some people. Try gluten and dairy elimination for a few weeks and observe your symptoms. A wide array of gluten-free and dairy-free replacement products are already in the market.

Implement Vitamin D 

Supplement with Vitamin D. Vitamin D is so important for modulating the immune system and maintaining a healthy thyroid. Many patients with Hashimoto’s are actually vitamin D deficient. Enjoying the sun, consuming fatty fish, and consuming fortified products in your diet or a supplement can all help you maintain adequate levels. Regular testing and working with your health care practitioner to determine whether supplementation is necessary are crucial.

 

Final Thoughts

Managing Hashimoto’s requires an all-encompassing process of dietary change and targeted supplementation. Inflammation-related nutrition focuses on higher levels of selenium and zinc that your thyroid requires, strategies for gut healing while avoiding gluten and dairy, and supplementing with vitamin D is what helps thyroid health and improves quality of life. If you still continue to struggle, meanwhile, give Hashimoto’s Support by the Fixxr Line a try! This exclusive product also contains black cumin seed oil to reduce high antibodies. Start with one capsule per day, and if needed, increase to two. Lastly, Remember to always talk with your healthcare provider before making significant changes in your diet or taking new supplements, as these are just general recommendations.