Hypothyroidism is a common human thyroid disease. This disease is due to the fact that the body lacks hormones, such as triiodothyronine and thyroxine. Their work is considered very important, as they perform the following functions in the body:
- stimulates the growth and overall development of the entire human body;
- is engaged in the regulation of many metabolic processes, for example, water-salt, carbohydrate or protein;
- control the work of many organs and systems of the body;
- are engaged in raising immunity;
- helps fight stress.
To people who have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, it is very important to follow all the doctor's prescriptions. Medication can cure the disease once and for all. But, for this it is necessary to take the issue of treatment very seriously.
Most people advise taking fish oil to fight the disease. They say that it can help reduce inflammation. But, is it possible to take fish oil with hypothyroidism, or is it better to abandon this idea to full recovery?
Ancient medicine
As a medicine fish oil began to be taken in the beginning of the twentieth century, namely, in Norway. Over time, the successful experience of Norwegian doctors began to take the healers of other countries.
But, the chemical and pharmaceutical industry also did not stand still. Therefore, after a certain period of time, this product became less popular, and various syrups and pills came to replace it.
At the end of the twentieth century, natural remedies for treatment again became popular and "went into fashion".Accordingly, fish oil also returned. But, people perfectly understood that this product can not be accepted by every person. In some cases, it did more harm than good. Therefore, scientists began to conduct research, under what diseases its use will be beneficial, and at what only to the detriment. Since that time, a list of indications and contraindications to the intake of fish oil began to be created.
Usage for hypothyroidism
In our society it is commonly believed that fish oil is a very useful product that can be taken absolutely by everyone without exception. This "stretches" since the Soviet times, when, in addition to fish oil on shelves with vitamins, there was practically nothing.
In fact, you can not drink this product to everyone. There are restrictions if a person has any diseases. But, good news for people who are affected by hypothyroidism. Accepting fish oil with such a disease can and is even necessary.
The whole point is that the capsules of the modern preparation contain vitamins that are missing in the human body:
- This product is a direct source of omega-3 fatty acids. In case of thyroid disease, they are not enough in the human body.
- Vitamin A helps restore immunity, which is especially needed to fight hypothyroidism.
- Vitamin "B", which is also present in capsules and is involved in increasing immunity, promotes the stimulation of thyroid functions.
- Vitamin "E" is engaged in improving blood circulation in the human body, and is also a natural antioxidant.
- Vitamin "C" sets up the endocrine gland, and also promotes the production of hormones.
But, please note that you can not prescribe the intake of this food supplement yourself. Accept fish oil only under the supervision of a specialist, as well as on its clear recommendations.
Fish oil should be drunk not only during illness, but also for the prevention of various diseases that are associated not only with the thyroid gland.
Lifestyle
If a person is diagnosed with hypothyroidism, then simple treatment, as well as the intake of fish oil, can not be limited. It is very important to dramatically change your habitual way of life so that the disease is weakened, and in the long run - completely gone. First of all, you must follow a diet:
- All products that enter the body must be well absorbed.
- You need to choose foods that contain a large number of different vitamins and minerals. Any deficiency of useful substances must necessarily be compensated with fish oil or any other food additive.
- If a person has problems with being overweight, then he will have to get rid of a few pounds.
- Completely need to give up carbohydrates, which are well absorbed. For example, it will be necessary to completely abandon bread, various sweets and any flour products.
Contraindications
Despite the fact that many doctors recommend eating fish oil during hypothyroidism, in some cases it is better to exclude it from the diet.
- If the patient has stones in the gallbladder, kidney or bladder, then it is strictly forbidden to take this product.
- Also, if there is an overabundance of vitamin D in the patient's blood, then this food supplement should also be excluded from the diet.
- Elevated levels of calcium in the human body also implies the complete exclusion of this drug.
In any case, take fish oil with extreme caution. Unfortunately, not all manufacturers on the packaging write a full list of all contraindications to the application. Therefore, before starting a "course of treatment" you need to consult your doctor. Only he can accurately say whether your body really has fish oil for hypothyroidism, or it will only aggravate the situation and harm your health.
