Hypothyroid Mom

When I asked Dr. Nikolas Hedberg to name his favorite supplement for thyroid health, I was surprised by his answer and asked him to explain.

Are you always catching a cold? Do you have white spots on your fingernails? Do you have diarrhea? Is your hair falling out? Do you have atrial fibrillation? Do you have loss of smell or taste? Do you have acne, rashes or eczema? Are you feeling depressed, sluggish, or irritable? Do you have brain fog? Have you been diagnosed with ADHD or a learning disability? Do you have a low sex drive? Do you have a lack of appetite? Do you experience poor wound healing? Are you struggling to conceive? Do you have dandruff? Do you have trouble sleeping?

These could be signs you are one of the two billion people around the world estimated to have diets deficient in zinc. We are all different in terms of which supplements (and dosages) are right for our bodies, so speak to your doctor about whether zinc would be helpful for your thyroid health. [Read more…]