Full Transcript Introduction to thyroid and mental health 0:00 Hi, I'm Dr. 0:00 Uma Naidu, a Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist. 0:04 Many of my colleagues have told me that they have misdiagnosed a mental health disorder when a person has had a thyroid condition. 0:14 Listen for more. 0:21 As a nutritional psychiatrist, I see underlying thyroid conditions all the time.
Why nutrition matters for thyroid function 0:26 The thyroid gland depends on specific nutrients and balanced eating for proper hormone production. 0:32 Here are foods and nutrients that play a key role in supporting thyroid health as well as foods to be mindful of. 0:41 First one is iodine. 0:42 Why? 0:43 It is essential for making thyroid hormones T3 and T4.
Iodine and selenium for hormone production 0:48 Food sources include iodized salt, seaweed, including nori, kelp and wakame. 0:54 Also dairy, eggs, fish. 0:57 But note that too much iodine can harm thyroid function balance as well. 1:02 And that's important to know. 1:04 Another nutrient is selenium. 1:07 This protects thyroid from oxidative stress and helps convert T4 to T3, the active hormone. 1:14 Food sources are Brazil nuts, one to two a day meet your daily requirement, as well as tuna, sardines, turkey, sunflower seeds, 1:22 and eggs. 1:24 Now what about zinc? 1:26 It is important for thyroid hormone production and receptor function. 1:30 Foods sources include oysters, beef, chicken, pumpkin seeds cashews, lentils.
Zinc, iron, and vitamin D support 1:40 Iron is needed for thyroid peroxidase, the enzyme that helps make thyroid hormones. 1:45 Food sources are lean red meat, poultry, spinach, lentils, and beans. 1:51 Pair with vitamin C for better absorption. 1:55 Now vitamin D. 1:58 Low vitamin is linked to higher risk of Hashimoto's and other thyroid disorders. 2:03 The food sources of vitamin include fatty fish like salmon and mackerel, plant milks, egg yolks, sunlight exposure. 2:13 Antioxidant-rich foods reduce oxidative stress that can damage the thyroid in autoimmune conditions. 2:20 Food sources include berries, leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables in moderation, green tea as well.
Antioxidants and foods to limit 2:29 Foods to be mindful about. 2:31 Coitrogens in raw, precipitous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, kale, cabbage, and soy can interfere with iodine uptake. 2:40 They are safe when cooked, since cooking inactivates most coitogens and are usually only a concern if iodide intake is very low. 2:50 Highly processed foods, excess sugar, refined grains, unhealthy fats can worsen inflammation and autoimmunity. 2:59 So in summary, a thyroid-friendly diet emphasizes iodine, selenium, zinc, iron, vitamin D, and antioxidants from whole foods, 3:08 while balancing crisps with vegetables and avoiding out-of-process foods. 3:12 So paying attention to your thyroid, paying to the fact that you eat healthy foods before your Thyroid gland are important,
Thyroid-friendly diet summary and closing 3:21 especially if you've been diagnosed with such a condition, but always speak to you doctor first. 3:27 Hey, I'm Dr. 3:28 Uma Naidu, The Mood Food MD. 3:30 Thanks so much for watching my video. 3:32 Don't forget to like, subscribe and hit the notification bell.
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