Thyroid Disorders: Diet, Weight Loss & Natural Remedies

Managing an underactive thyroid involves avoiding foods like raw cabbage that interfere with function. From Synthroid dosing to natural alternatives and the role of kelp and exercise, learn how to stabilize fluctuating thyroid levels.

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How Raw Cabbage Affects Your Thyroid

Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits near your vocal cords and produces the T3 and T4 hormones that control your metabolism. To make these hormones, your body uses iodine -- about 80 percent of the iodine you consume is used by your thyroid.

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