Thyroid gland diseases have become much younger by age. If earlier these diseases mainly overtook the representatives of the older age group, now it concerns both children and adolescents. Problems associated with the thyroid gland are often the fruit of the person's actions, his way of life. It happens that it's enough just to change your diet, and the problem will go away.
The role of the thyroid gland in the human body
The thyroid gland is responsible for the production of hormones that normalize the metabolism, maintain body weight. In addition, the functions of thyroid gland can also include: the formation of bones, skin and hair, adjustment of body temperature, influence on sleep and mood, sexual desire and the ability to function normally in society. Thyroid diseases can cause several problems:
- decrease in the level of hormones( hypothyroidism), which is manifested by depression, fatigue, lower body temperature, deterioration of the skin and hair;
- increases the level of hormones( thyrotoxicosis), which is expressed in increased emotionality, weight loss, sleep disorders, increased body temperature;
- diffuse changes in goiter - this is the growth of the thyroid gland, which is caused by nodular neoplasms and cysts in the organ.
Products useful for the thyroid gland
To prevent thyroid disease, it is necessary to eat certain foods that help in the proper production of hormones. You can make the following list of products:
- iodine-containing products: sea kale, persimmon, tomatoes, sorrel, dates. These products increase the iodine content in the body, which is necessary for the proper functioning of the gland;
- products rich in selenium: rice, nuts, cereals, eggs, liver, broccoli;
- antioxidants, which are found in most berries, citrus and green tea;
- products containing manganese: green salad, vegetables and fruits, tea, honey, flour;
- products rich in B vitamins that affect the nervous system and stabilize its performance: sea fish and seafood, red meat.
- Vitamin E, which helps protect the endocrine system, is found in prunes and dried apricots, kalina and sea-buckthorn.
As you can see, the presence of certain foods is just necessary to maintain the proper functioning of the thyroid gland. In the event that it will work in full, other systems will also be stabilized. If the thyroid gland starts to act up, then you should immediately seek help from a doctor, because in this case, one can not do with food.