Kelp & The Thyroid

Kelp is a sea vegetable that can assist with iron deficiency in individuals suffering from goiter.

Goiter (swelling of the thyroid gland and surrounding tissues) is prompted by an imbalance in thyroid functioning due to iodine deficiency. Kelp contains this importance trace mineral that can improve and gradually eliminate this situation in most cases.

What is Kelp?

Kelp is a sea vegetable that's rich in iron, iodine and other minerals.

What is Hypothyroidism?

A deficiency in iodine can result in hypothyroidism. This is when the thyroid operates at a very low level.

Symptoms of Hypothyroidism

Symptoms may include: fatigue, weight gain, tremors of the hands, excessive sweating, diarrhea and lethargy.

Exophthalmos

Hypothyroidism can trigger exophthalmos, or protrusion of the eyeballs, in most individuals.

Dietary Intake

Certain foods can interfere with the production of iodine.

Certain foods can interfere with the production of iodine, reducing the production of the thyroid hormone and causing goiter. These foods include: cabbage, kale and mustards, soybeans and millet.

References

• Dorlands Medical Dictionary: Goiter Definition
• Publix: Goiter and Wellness
• Medical Discoveries: Iodine Uses and Properties

Resources

• Network for Sustained Elimination of Deficiency
• Low Thyroid Help: Foods That Help the Thyroid