The most important treatment is prevention, so nutrition must be balanced. The thyroid gland produces the hormones thyroxin and triiodothyronine, which are involved in the regulation of a number of biochemical processes in the human body, including adaptation of the metabolic rate to the needs of the body at the moment.
The activity of the thyroid gland affects the intensity of metabolism and absorption in the intestine, adaptation to ambient temperature, cholesterol, the work of the heart and peripheral vessels, the growth and formation of the skeleton and muscles, the absorption of oxygen by tissues, the breakdown of fats and carbohydrates, the intellectual development of children and emotional stability.
- Thyroxine and triiodothyronine contain iodine, so we should consume enough of it with food. If iodine is lacking, the thyroid gland enlarges, but cannot produce enough hormones.. At the same time, there may be an excess of iodine and thyroid hormones in the body. Excess thyroxine can occur due to inflammation of the gland, or if your own antibodies to the thyroid stimulating hormone receptor (TSH) appear. TSH is the pituitary hormone, and it is its level that determines how much thyroxine should be secreted by the thyroid gland. Antibodies mimic the action of the hormone, so the gland forms excess, said. Minister of Health Ulyana Suprun.
She noted that taking iodine cannot lead to excessive hormone formation.. A dose of 1000 mcg (1 mg) per day is considered safe.
In Ukraine, the most common lack of thyroid hormones. From 150-300 mcg of iodine. required per day, most Ukrainians receive 40-80 mcg. The worst situation is in the Chernihiv region and in Western Ukraine.
What foods improve thyroid function? Replace regular salt with iodized salt and add it to cooked foods so that iodine does not evaporate due to heat. Indeed, it is difficult to consciously control the daily intake of iodine daily. Ukraine is one of the few countries that do not have a law on mandatory salt iodization.. In more than 140 countries, this is an effective method of combating iodine deficiency..
- Natural sources of iodine - seafood, especially seaweed. No other product contains as much iodine.. White fish, vegetables (potatoes, radishes, garlic, beets, tomatoes, asparagus, green onions, sorrel and spinach), fruits (bananas, oranges, lemons, melons, pineapples and persimmons), eggs, beef and walnuts will also help in the fight.
- Pregnant and young mothers should take iodine supplements. The daily rate of iodine should be determined by the doctor. Children from one year old or those who are already complementary, feed food prepared using iodized salt. Check thyroid-stimulating hormone levels and visit an endocrinologist. This will help in time to identify a lack of hormones and, if necessary, adjust the diet..
Thyroid Disease: Symptoms The thyroid gland can produce the following symptoms: discomfort in the neck, bowel problems, sudden weight changes, depression and anxiety, constant fatigue, hair loss and changes in the skin, as well as menstruation. It can also be tachycardia (palpitations), chills, heat intolerance, sleep disturbances, in children - mental retardation, muscle pain and lack of libido.
Ukrainians eat very little fish, which can cause obesity, depression or cancer. And the lack of iodine is to blame.
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