Dr. Westin Childs Podcast: Thyroid | Weight Loss | Hormones

5 reasons your thyroid really, really needs zinc. Zinc is important for supporting thyroid function regardless of what type of thyroid problem you have. It's important if you have Hashimoto's, hypothyroidism, no thyroid, if you've had your thyroid ablated, and even if you've had hyperthyroidism. Why is zinc so important for your thyroid? Check out these 5 reasons: #1. Zinc deficiency inhibits TRH synthesis. A lack of zinc will reduce TSH and free T3/free T4 levels due to TRH suppression. #2. Zinc is necessary for T4 to T3 conversion. If you don't have enough zinc then you won't be able to produce enough T3. #3. Zinc deficiency can cause hypothyroid symptoms. Replacing low zinc is sufficient to improve low thyroid symptoms in certain individuals. #4. Zinc deficiency leads to suppression of T lymphocytes. Zinc deficiency may increase your risk of developing Hashimoto's thyroiditis. #5. Hypothyroidism can cause zinc deficiency. Zinc deficiency impairs thyroid function but low thyroid function