Nutrient Deficiency and Hypothyroid
The cause of your low thyroid could be as simple as
finding the right vitamin
There are a variety of reasons that someone presents with hypothyroidism. Some people
present with an autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid, some people present with issues
that affect production of thyroid hormone, some people present with conversion issues that don’t
allowing the activation of thyroid hormone. All of these issues could be relate to a deficiency of
a specific nutrient that is necessary for healthy thyroid function.
B12- a common associate of low thyroid
The autoimmune disorder that causes hypothyroid is called Hashimoto’s Autoimmune
Thyroiditis. With Hashimoto’s, patients are frequently deficient in the vitamin B12. You see B12
deficiency in those with Pernicious Anemia as well. B12 requires a substance called intrinsic
factor in order to be absorbed but sometimes the body produces antibodies to intrinsic factor
production leading to a decrease in B12 absorption. Why are autoimmune patients deficient in
B12 you may ask? One thing that ties both together is the consumption of gluten. Gluten affects
B12 absorption by decreasing hydrochloric acid production and by ruining a healthy intestinal
lining.
Iodine- friend or foe to the thyroid
Iodine is another necessary nutrient for a healthy thyroid gland. Iodine deficiency can cause low
thyroid because iodine is the raw material (along with the amino acid tyrosine) from which
thyroid hormone is built. Iodine also stimulates thyroid peroxidase, which is an enzyme that is
needed for the production of thyroid hormone. Having healthy amounts of iodine is very
important for healthy thyroid unless however you are having an autoimmune attack on the
thyroid. In this instance, iodine is not indicated since it stimulates thyroid peroxidase. Thyroid
peroxidase is often what is under attack in autoimmune thyroid. Iodine can actually make thyroid
autoimmunity worse. If you think you are having thyroid problems it is very important to get
checked for autoimmunity before you even consider using iodine supplementation.
Iron- not just for blood cells and muscles
Iron is another nutrient required for thyroid peroxidase activity. If your iron levels are low, you will
very likely suffer from poor thyroid function. The best way to test iron levels is through the blood
marker called ferritin. It is much more accurate than testing the straight iron levels in your blood.
Vitamin D- is there anything that vitamin D doesn't help?
Vitamin D is often at less than desirable levels in an autoimmune thyroid patient. Vitamin D helps
regulate and balance the immune system that is under attack in the autoimmune patient.
Supplementing with Vitamin D is absolutely necessary if you are an autoimmune patient however
you will need an increased level of supplementation. Autoimmune patients often present with
issues with their Vitamin D receptors so normal levels of Vitamin D supplementation are not
sufficient. The autoimmune patient often needs very high doses of vitamin D until their levels are
optimized.
Zinc- one of many minerals that make the metabolism soar
Zinc is an essential mineral that is needed for thyroid activation. Zinc also helps to produce and
balance out other hormones in the body so it is a very important mineral in overall health.
Selenium and Vitamin D are also required for thyroid activation.
Other deficiencies often seen in hypothyroid patients are:
• Copper
• Iron
• Vitamin A
• Manganese
Contact us at Complete Health and Weight Loss so we can assess your nutrient deficiencies
and help you supplement accordingly to return your thyroid and metabolism back to a
health.
972-735-0707
If you suspect you have hypothyroid but you don't live in the Dallas Fort Worth area, we
can still help you through phone consultations.
The cause of your low thyroid could be as simple as
finding the right vitamin
There are a variety of reasons that someone presents with hypothyroidism. Some people
present with an autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid, some people present with issues
that affect production of thyroid hormone, some people present with conversion issues that don’t
allowing the activation of thyroid hormone. All of these issues could be relate to a deficiency of
a specific nutrient that is necessary for healthy thyroid function.
B12- a common associate of low thyroid
The autoimmune disorder that causes hypothyroid is called Hashimoto’s Autoimmune
Thyroiditis. With Hashimoto’s, patients are frequently deficient in the vitamin B12. You see B12
deficiency in those with Pernicious Anemia as well. B12 requires a substance called intrinsic
factor in order to be absorbed but sometimes the body produces antibodies to intrinsic factor
production leading to a decrease in B12 absorption. Why are autoimmune patients deficient in
B12 you may ask? One thing that ties both together is the consumption of gluten. Gluten affects
B12 absorption by decreasing hydrochloric acid production and by ruining a healthy intestinal
lining.
Iodine- friend or foe to the thyroid
Iodine is another necessary nutrient for a healthy thyroid gland. Iodine deficiency can cause low
thyroid because iodine is the raw material (along with the amino acid tyrosine) from which
thyroid hormone is built. Iodine also stimulates thyroid peroxidase, which is an enzyme that is
needed for the production of thyroid hormone. Having healthy amounts of iodine is very
important for healthy thyroid unless however you are having an autoimmune attack on the
thyroid. In this instance, iodine is not indicated since it stimulates thyroid peroxidase. Thyroid
peroxidase is often what is under attack in autoimmune thyroid. Iodine can actually make thyroid
autoimmunity worse. If you think you are having thyroid problems it is very important to get
checked for autoimmunity before you even consider using iodine supplementation.
Iron- not just for blood cells and muscles
Iron is another nutrient required for thyroid peroxidase activity. If your iron levels are low, you will
very likely suffer from poor thyroid function. The best way to test iron levels is through the blood
marker called ferritin. It is much more accurate than testing the straight iron levels in your blood.
Vitamin D- is there anything that vitamin D doesn't help?
Vitamin D is often at less than desirable levels in an autoimmune thyroid patient. Vitamin D helps
regulate and balance the immune system that is under attack in the autoimmune patient.
Supplementing with Vitamin D is absolutely necessary if you are an autoimmune patient however
you will need an increased level of supplementation. Autoimmune patients often present with
issues with their Vitamin D receptors so normal levels of Vitamin D supplementation are not
sufficient. The autoimmune patient often needs very high doses of vitamin D until their levels are
optimized.
Zinc- one of many minerals that make the metabolism soar
Zinc is an essential mineral that is needed for thyroid activation. Zinc also helps to produce and
balance out other hormones in the body so it is a very important mineral in overall health.
Selenium and Vitamin D are also required for thyroid activation.
Other deficiencies often seen in hypothyroid patients are:
• Copper
• Iron
• Vitamin A
• Manganese
Contact us at Complete Health and Weight Loss so we can assess your nutrient deficiencies
and help you supplement accordingly to return your thyroid and metabolism back to a
health.
972-735-0707
If you suspect you have hypothyroid but you don't live in the Dallas Fort Worth area, we
can still help you through phone consultations.
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