Vitamin Expert

Tag - Thyroid

Q & A: Cold Hands

"Help! My hands are cold most of the time, even indoors. This is starting to affect my work, as using the keyboard is difficult. Have you any suggestions?"

Clinical Nutritionist, Suzie Sawyer, offers some advice.

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Q & A: Nutrition for an underactive thyroid

"After feeling very tired for a few months I visited my doctor who carried out a number of blood tests. This showed an underactive thyroid. Are there any nutritional tips to help with this condition" Clinical...

Iodine

Iodine is an essential trace mineral of which two thirds of the body’s stores are found in the thyroid gland.

Manganese

Manganese is essential for many biochemical reactions to take place effectively and is a key mineral for energy production.

Selenium

Selenium is an essential trace mineral needed in small daily amounts.