Hypo thyroid gland

Hi

As we all know thal minors have high tendency to have hypothyrodism ( it is not a must but just a tendency). I was wondering if there are anything that can prevent this like certain food, vitamins, suplements........ or any of this sort? For me as i am a thal minor, i do thyroid function every four months so that i can moniter any change as i have three in my family ( cousins ) who developed hypo thyroid gland. So is monitering is enough or there is anything else i can do?

Manal

Hi Manal,

Thyroid disorders are genetic and there isn't much one can do to prevent or improve it. However, a lack of iodine in the soil has resulted in an increase of thyroid disorders. This is why salt is often iodized. A good cheap supplement for iodine is kelp tablets or seaweed, if you prefer. In marginal cases it may be of some value to take an iodine supplement.

Thanks Andy for the advice

Manal