Learn How To Help Your Thyroid Patients Improve Nutrition
Alcohol and the thyroid may be a toxic combination depending on the health of a person. Some research says alcohol in moderation can be beneficial but this does not always take into account individual health concerns.
This post explores the relationship between alcohol, the liver, and the thyroid. It discusses the effects of alcohol consumption on organs in the digestive tract and alcohol recommendations for those with suspected thyroid disorders.
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When it comes to vitamin d and the thyroid, context is everything.
Rates of thyroid disorders are astoundingly high and are rising every year. In that context, we know that something in our world isn’t going well.
Our genes aren’t changing that fast. However, our environment and lifestyles are. One of the biggest known factors right now is vitamin D deficiency as far as a known lifestyle risk factor for MANY diseases, including thyroid diseases.
This article discusses the impact of vitamin D on thyroid function and if it can help with thyroid disorders.
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Probiotics for leaky gut are a big focus area for research right now. This is because our microscopic copilots, known as our microbiome, may dictate much of our health.
The diversity and number of bacteria, as well as fungi and commensal viruses, largely control our immune system, inflammation, and more. These microorganisms can hurt OR help a leaky gut [R].
The effects of a leaky gut may often extend to thyroid health as well.
Continue reading to find out if probiotics are right for you and your patients.
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