These 10 Bad Habits Could Lead to Thyroid Problems
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Gluten.
A thyroid problem typically means a gluten problem as well. No one is quite sure how they are specifically connected but there is a link. Gluten intolerance cannot really be tested for. Just give up gluten for 30 days and see how it works out for you. If you feel better after 30 days then you know that gluten is adding to your issues.
Get Celiac Disease Diagnosed and Treated
Celiac disease, an autoimmune condition that causes your intestines to react abnormally to gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, oats, and other related grains) is three times more common in people with autoimmune thyroid disease like Hashimoto's thyroiditis and Graves' disease.It's unclear why exactly this association exists, but it may be in part due to the genetic component that autoimmune diseases have, as well as the fact that both conditions are fairly common. Additionally, celiac disease causes poor absorption of essential minerals like iodine and selenium, which can lead to deficiencies and trigger thyroid dysfunction..