Foods and Supplements for Improving Thyroid Function

Foods good for proper thyroid function

Eggs: whole eggs are best, as much of their iodine and selenium are found in the yolk, while the whites are full of protein
Meat: all meats, including lamb, beef, chicken, etc.
Fish: all seafood, including salmon, tuna, halibut, shrimp, etc.
Vegetables: Eat a lot of colorful vegetables (cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts are fine to eat in moderate amounts as they affect Thyroid function negatively)
Gluten-free grains and seeds: rice, oats, pumpkin seeds, buckwheat, quinoa, chia seeds, flax seed, millets
Nuts and seeds: Almonds, Cashews, Walnuts, Peanuts, Walnuts, Flaxseeds.
Lentils, Beans and Pulses.
Healthy Fats: Ghee, Butter, Coconut Oil, Olive Oil, Mustard Oil and other unrefined oils.
Fruits: All fruits are good. Try to include different variety of colorful fruits.

Supplements that could support Thyroid function and to improve hypothyroidism:

Vitamin A
Vitamin D3
Vitamin B12
Vitamin C
Zinc
Selenium
Myo-Inositol
Iodine
Iron
Magnesium
Kelp extract
Curcumin
Omega 3 Fatty Acids (EPA and DHA)
L-Carnitine
L-Tyrosine – Not enough researches to prove that Tyrosine could improve Thyroid function. However, it could indirectly impact Thyroid functions as it said to increase levels of the neurotransmitters dopamine, adrenaline and norepinephrine which increase body’s metabolism and in turn could improve Thyroid function. Good sources of tyrosine are meats, dairy, and legumes.

According to some researches vitamin D, selenium, L-carnitine, and vitamin B12 may help people with Graves’ disease (Auto-immune Hyperthyroidism).
Some animal and test-tube research suggests that omega-3 fats, curcumin, L-carnitine, quercetin, melatonin, resveratrol, selenium, inositol, zinc, and vitamins C, E, A, and D may benefit those with thyroid cancer.

Iodine Rich Foods

Iodine is particularly important when it comes to Thyroid health and optimum functioning. Iodine is critical for your thyroid and plays an important role in the production of thyroid hormone. If you aren’t getting enough iodine, you may start to develop symptoms of hypothyroidism.