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Why Iodine Is Important For Thyroid Health

The thyroid gland plays a vital role in our overall well-being, and it is important to understand the significance of iodine in supporting thyroid function.

You may have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. Or you may have autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto’s) or the autoimmune disorder Graves Disease. You may have been told that you are susceptible to developing thyroid disease. Or you could be looking to protect your thyroid from the damage of exposure to toxins, xenoestrogens, and halogens.

The fact is, we all need a healthy thyroid to function well, mentally and physically.

To function optimally, the thyroid gland requires iodine, an essential mineral found in certain foods and in the environment.

Iodine is a key component in the production of thyroid hormones, namely triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). These hormones regulate our metabolism, energy levels, body temperature, and even heart rate. Without sufficient iodine, the thyroid gland cannot produce an adequate amount of these hormones, leading to issues with thyroid health.

We can support our thyroid health by ensuring an adequate intake of iodine. According to the National Institutes of Health, the recommended daily intake of iodine varies depending on age, sex, and life stage. Generally, adults require around 150 micrograms of iodine per day, while pregnant and lactating women may need slightly more.

Food Sources of iodine

The ocean is the world’s major source of iodine. Sea vegetables are an excellent source of iodine. This includes seaweed, kelp, and nori. Seafoods such as shellfish, oysters, crab, shrimp, scallops, cod, sardines, salmon, and tuna are all other great sources.

Eggs are also a great source of iodine.

Inland, many fruits and vegetables may contain very little iodine due to the amount of iodine in the soil they grow.  Some regions have lower iodine content in the soil, leading to reduced iodine levels in crops and, consequently, in our diet. Because of this, many countries use iodized salt to eliminate the widespread iodine deficiency.

Whilst Himalayan Pink Salt doesn’t contain any iodine, sea salt does contain a little. If you are concerned about iodine intake, then you may want to look for iodized sea salts whereby the salt has been fortified with iodine.

Foods to Avoid

Goitrogens are substances found in certain foods that interfere with the normal functioning of the thyroid gland. They can inhibit iodine absorption or block the production of thyroid hormones

On the Eat Burn Sleep platform members can read the Thyroid Health Personalized Advice. Here, I detail the goitrogens containing foods that need to be avoided, as consuming them in excess may disrupt the thyroid.

You’ll also find in this advice section other foods to avoid, to include and other lifestyle recommendations.

 

In a nutshell, a good thyroid function is essential for a good metabolism. Iodine plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy thyroid gland, as it is essential for the synthesis of thyroid hormones. Many of the Eat Burn Sleep members have had amazing results following the EBS lifestyle. Check out their testimonials here and choose Thyroid from the filter list to read their amazing reviews.

 

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Feeling Bloated?

This topic is a little taboo yet so many of my friends ask me what to do when bloated or not regular. Given that 60% of our neurotransmitters are in the gut -not the brain, that isn’t surprising we don’t feel good and aren’t in the best mood when our tummies are playing up. Digestion has a massive impact on our mental and physical well-being.  

Dangers of OTC laxatives

Many people use over the counter laxatives as a temporary relief. The problem with those is they make things worse in the medium term and can make them pretty bad in the long-term. Slimming teas and constipation OTC pills disturb the flora and cause constipation the following day and after. Long-term, they can stop the intestinal peristalsis, which is the movements the intestines makes to move food along. Basically, they disrupt the normal functioning of intestines and make digestion even more out of sync.
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What Gets Rid of Acne?

Preventing and Controlling Acne

Hello Everyone. Did you know that acne is considered a chronic inflammatory disease? Now, inflammation has always been recognized in the pathogenesis of acne, but more recent studies show that systemic inflammation is present in the development of acne – at the very beginning. Of course, acne and inflammation are multifactorial, and your acne pathogenesis may be more complex and be one of many symptoms in another condition. So do run this by your doctor. There’s a personalized advice section for acne on the platform that is proving really successful for clearing acne in our members: Hormonal imbalance, acne, menopause & endometriosis. For this post, I will explain a little further why acne is considered a chronic inflammatory disease.   Acne vulgaris, to give it its full name, is linked with excess sebum production, colonization in the hair follicle of propionibacterium acnes, production of inflammatory mediators and hyperkeratinisation. Propionibacterium acnes is all over us, but is mostly present on the skin, in hair follicles. Propionibacterium acnes is also an opportunistic microorganism. This means that in small amounts it resides safely but it can suddenly over colonize…..which makes it Research shows that inflammation in the system at cellular level leads to lower levels of oxygen in hair follicle sebum. Low levels of oxygen mean oxidation of the sebum in hair follicles   What Is An Effective Acne Treatment? How Do I Get Rid of My Hormonal Acne? How do I Keep My Skin Clear of Acne?
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Is Your Healthy Food Making You Unhealthy?

FOOD PACKAGING, MARKETING, TRUSTING PEOPLE, BLOGGERS WITHOUT NUTRITIONAL TRAINING, SUPPLEMENT, FOOD INDUSTRY

Misconceptions, marketing, trusting people, bloggers without nutrition certificates, unqualified do gooders, supplement marketing, food packaging. People are busy and they trust what they read and the companies rely on that. Everyday we are bombarded with something, whether it is food packaging, a TV advert, Instagram post, Youtuber advice, or TikTok hack….

Looking at the small print is key. Go to trusted health education platforms (I.e. this one!), for trusted advice. 

 

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How Your Circadian Rhythm Changes Your Gut

Circadian Rhythm Changes and Your Gut NOTES

Your circadian rhythm activates many brain and body mechanisms during daylight hours to keep you awake. Like intestinal motility, cell signalling, proliferation, intestinal regeneration, gastric acid secretion, activity of mucosal enzymes and carbohydrate as well as peptide absorption.. There’s a bidirectional relationship with your circadian rhythm and intestinal dysbiosis, increased glucose intolerance, obesity, irritable bowel syndrome and metabolic dysregulation. There was a study LINK that showed medical leave frequencies due to IBD, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s that increased after seasonal clock changes. When gut dysbiosis is present, then mental wellbeing is compromised, too, which explains why depression, anxiety and low moods often accompany chronic inflammatory diseases like IBD, colitis, Crohn’s, diverticulitis, diabetes, obesity, PCOS, arthritis, thyroid issues and endometriosis Yes, dealing with the symptoms of many chronic inflammation conditions can cause anxiety and low moods but they are actually a symptom of the condition. Gut dysbiosis causes inflammation. Inflammation causes gut dysbiosis. Gut dysbiosis compromises immune protection because 70% immune cells reside in the gut. Neurotransmitters that are produced in the gut are not produced when dysbiosis is present.