Can Turmeric Effectively Balance Your Thyroid Levels?

As health professionals we get asked that question frequently, so let’s dig into it. Turmeric is derived from from underground stems (rhizomes) of the plant Curcuma longa, which is a member of the ginger family. Curcumin (also known as curcumoids or phenolic compounds) is an active constituent in turmeric, but both names are used interchangeably in herbal medicine. It is used as a medicine in many South Asian cultures. In Ayurveda this ‘golden herb’ contains anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant pharmacological properties.

Turmeric Contains Anti-inflammatory Ingredients

This remarkable spice is recommended for alleviating inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and autoimmune conditions. It is especially well known to balance the thyroid hormone quickly and effectively. Some of the common causes of thyroid issues:

1. Iodine and selenium deficiencies

2. An overload of toxicity due to environmental causes

3. Increase in stress (elevated cortisol levels)

4. High dietary consumption of gluten

Eventually the thyroid can get overloaded with years of exposure to toxins and stress, such that it eventually becomes out of balance. Many women suffering from autoimmune conditions also consume high levels of carbohydrates, which can cause estrogen levels to increase, which can further affect thyroid hormones negatively.

There is hope, however. A daily intake of 400-600 mg three times per day of turmeric (along with black pepper) can assist in improving many inflammatory orders and autoimmune conditions. It can be taken in the morning or during the day to lower estrogen levels dramatically. If you’re concerned about how much to take, you can start off with herbal teas, and then gradually move to tinctures and herbal pills.

Disclaimer: As a word of caution, if you are pregnant or have a heart condition such as blood clotting issues, diabetes or liver disease, it is very important to speak with your doctor about using turmeric, especially in higher dosages.

Turmeric: Balance Your Thyroid & Improve your Autoimmune Health

Your thyroid is responsible for regulating metabolism, heart rate, and body temperature, and it also produces very important hormones. One important hormone is TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone), released from the pituitary gland. Unfortunately, poor thyroid function affects millions of individuals today.

Turmeric can assist in reducing inflammation of the thyroid when there is dysfunction occurring. For example, a woman with Hashimoto’s disease who takes turmeric along with a bromelain supplement three times a day with meals showed significant reduction in thyroid inflammation. Since excessive inflammation is often present alongside thyroid disorders, this incredible spice is well known to protect the thyroid. Daily turmeric has also been effective with reducing weight, lowering cholesterol and balancing hormones related to thyroid conditions. Turmeric can be taken by way of teas, tinctures, root or powder.

Additional benefits of using turmeric daily:

1. It protects the gut from harmful invaders and helps prevent leaky gut

2. It has very high levels of antioxidants, protecting the thyroid

3. It may prevent thyroid cancers from developing

4. Taken with ginger, it can provide very powerful synergistic effects

5. It has been known to reduce cytokine levels related to inflammatory responses affecting joints, improving rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune conditions

6. It has been scientifically proven to increase thyroid levels in patients with hypothyroidism

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Camille McClellan

Naturopthic Practitioner specializing in Homeopathy & Integrative medicine

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