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Hashimoto’s and Minerals: Supporting Your Thyroid
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If you’re dealing with thyroid issues, minerals can be a huge help.
Your thyroid is one of the most mineral-intensive organs in your body. It uses a huge amount of minerals in the production and distribution of thyroid hormones.
A good mineral supplement will give your thyroid the building blocks it needs to make hormones. That’s good for everyone, but it’s especially important if you have an underactive thyroid, such as with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.
Minerals are one of the simplest, most effective ways to support your thyroid. Here’s a look at why they’re important, especially for hypothyroidism.
Your Thyroid Uses A Lot of Minerals
Despite the thyroid’s small size—it’s a tiny, butterfly-shaped gland in your neck—it’s an enormously productive and important organ.
Your thyroid creates hormones that control everything from metabolism to heartbeat. Thyroid cells are exceptionally active, which means they use up a lot of energy—and a lot of minerals.
If you were to rank organs by mineral consumption, your thyroid would be near the top. It requires large amounts of close to a dozen different minerals. Here are a few examples:
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- Selenium is central to thyroid hormone production. In fact, your thyroid uses more selenium than any other part of your body—and selenium is one of the most common mineral deficiencies. [ * ]
- Iron is also important for hormone production. Iron deficiency is a strong predictor of thyroid disease, and studies show that replenishing iron stores can reverse thyroid dysfunction[ * ].
- Zinc is also an essential cofactor for thyroid hormone production. Zinc also regulates distribution, so if it’s low you’ll struggle to use your thyroid hormones, even if you’re making enough of them. [ * ]
- Iodine is arguably the most important regulator of thyroid function. You want just the right amount: iodine deficiency is a leading cause of hypothyroidism in developing countries, while too much iodine is a leading cause of thyroid dysfunction in developed countries[ * ].
- Magnesium works alongside iodine to keep your thyroid hormones in the proper range. Low magnesium is a common predictor for hypothyroidism, in part because it makes it harder for your thyroid to use iodine. [ * ][ * ]
A deficiency in even one of the above minerals can contribute to major thyroid dysfunction.
Minerals Are Especially Important for Hashimoto’s
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease. It causes your immune cells to attack your thyroid, decreasing its ability to produce thyroid hormones.
The result is hypothyroidism—an underactive thyroid and a deficiency in thyroid hormones. Hypothyroidism can cause weight gain, fatigue, hair loss, depression, a tendency to get cold easily, and several other symptoms.
If you have Hashimoto’s or another type of thyroid imbalance, minerals are especially important. A robust body of research shows that providing your body with plentiful minerals is an effective way to support balance in both your thyroid and immune system.
For example, a 2023 study states that “i odine, selenium, iron, copper, zinc, calcium, [and] magnesium play an important role in the work of many organs and systems of the body, including the immune system and the thyroid gland , and a violation of their supply can be the cause of pathological changes in them. ” [ * ]
The authors go on to note that replenishing these essential minerals can have a major impact on symptoms of Hashimoto’s and other autoimmune thyroid conditions, and that minerals should be considered a frontline strategy for improving thyroid function .
A review from 2020 titled “Minerals: An Untapped Remedy For Autoimmune Hypothyroidism” concludes that zinc, selenium, magnesium, iron, and several other minerals all have clinical benefit for improving autoimmune hypothyroidism . [ * ]
If you’re dealing with Hashimoto’s or another type of hypothyroidism, a full-spectrum mineral supplement is a simple way to support your thyroid and balance your immune system.
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Support Your Thyroid with a Full-Spectrum Mineral Supplement
Your body needs more than a dozen essential minerals to function. How do you know which ones to supplement, and in what amounts? And what’s the best form to guarantee absorption?
That’s where BEAM Minerals can help. We make mineral supplementation easy: our liquid supplements contain every essential mineral your body needs, in the right ratios, with high bioavailability.
Our minerals come from humate, a mineral-dense crystal that forms in deep soil over thousands of years, as plant matter breaks down and deposits its nutrients into the ground. As a result, all our mineral supplements are also rich in phytonutrients that ease inflammation and further support your wellbeing.
Plus, BEAM Minerals’ sourcing means our supplements are free from contaminants, pesticides, pollutants, and other compounds that can cause problems if you have a sensitive immune response.
All you have to do is take a capful of mineral-rich liquid each morning. It tastes like water and replenishes all your minerals at once.
Give BEAM Minerals a try. In 30 seconds a day you can support your thyroid and balance hormone production naturally.
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FAQs
Can I take BEAM Minerals with my other supplements?
Yes, in fact, BEAM Minerals will enhance the bioavailability of all your other supplements.
What is the difference between Micro-BOOST™ and Electrolyze™?
Electrolyze™ is primarily composed of Fulvic Mineral Complexes . Fulvic complexes are small molecules that provide inter-cellular transport for nutritional elements into the cells and carry bio-waste out of the cells. Fulvic complexes are flavonoids , which provide many benefits in the body.
Micro-BOOST™ is primarily composed of the Humic Mineral Complexes . Humic complexes are large molecules that are extra-cellular, meaning they do not enter the cells but stay outside the cells. They are highly-charged molecules that attract, through their electrical charge, bio-waste, free radicals and heavy metals. They ultimately carry bio-waste out of the body. Thus, we call them “Nature’s Janitor”.
How many milligrams (mg) of an electrolyte (Potassium, Magnesium, Sodium, Calcium, etc.) is there in BEAM Minerals?
The quantities of each element in BEAM Minerals products are measured in “parts per million” (ppm), rather than the “milligrams” (mg). Here is the information which usually helps to understand the difference:
Milligrams (mg) vs parts per million (ppm)
In comparing our products to other supplements, people want to know how much of an electrolyte is in our products (like potassium, magnesium, sodium, calcium). Usually they are looking for an amount in milligrams (mg).
We have a hard time answering that question, because the electrolytes (and other elements) in BEAM Minerals products are measured in parts per million (ppm). So how can consumers compare?
The answer is a little complex, but here’s the high points.
The electrolytes in BEAM Minerals products are provided in “trace” amounts that are completely dissolved and thus 100% bio-available, immediately introduced into your circulation when you consumed them and will produce and active effect.
When you take a 320mg pill of magnesium, your body is only able utilize about 12-20% of it as it takes some time because your body has to digest it first. Whatever is not dissolved gets processed out of your body.
When you take a capful of liquid Electrolyze™ and/or Micro-BOOST™, you receive approximately 5.22 ppm of magnesium in which 100% of the magnesium is immediately available to your body. In addition, an important to know is that the magnesium in BEAM Minerals products stay in your system much longer building up healthy levels as you continue to take it daily.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. This content should not be used to diagnose, treat, or prevent any medical condition or health issue. Always seek the guidance of your physician or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition.
