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Thyroid and Health: A Fresh Perspective on the Consequences of Low Thyroid Function
An estimated eight million Americans today are being treated for thyroid problems; some researchers believe that thyroid insufficiency occurs in at least 50% of the US population. An underactive thyroid can have truly serious consequences, such as susceptibility to infection, cancer and heart disease. The thyroid gland acts as a key that turns on and regulates the function of various organs and bodily processes. It is possible to maintain a healthy thyroid by supplying it with the necessary nutrients such as vitamin E from whole grains and cold pressed olive oil, and vitamin A from butter, organ meats and fish oils. But if the thyroid is already underactive, the right diet and food supplements seldom normalize its hormonal output. Almost always, supplementation is needed, and the most effective supplement is the natural one.