One of the best ways to naturally treat Hashimoto's is by increasing glutathione.
Glutathione is the master antioxidant in your cells and a master detoxifier. The production of glutathione prevents thyroid gland damage and can help clean up free radicals after your thyroid gland creates thyroid hormone.
We know that some patients with Hashimoto's are not able to produce enough glutathione which is what may trigger thyroid gland inflammation in these patients.
But what if you could do things to help your body produce more glutathione to try and prevent thyroid gland damage? That's where these therapies step in.
They are helpful for those with Hashimoto's but they will benefit pretty much anyone including those with thyroid disease of any type.
Here are 10 ways that you can naturally increase glutathione levels in your body:
#1. Glycine supplements.
Glycine is a building block for glutathione. Taking glycine may help your body produce more on its own.
#2. Take a glutathione supplement.
You can directly take a glutathione supplement! These work great but are used quickly by the body.
#3. Use a coffee enema.
Coffee enemas may increase glutathione levels by up to 600%.
#4. Take a selenium supplement.
Selenium is required by your thyroid gland to produce glutathione.
#5. Eat foods high in sulfur (lots of fruits and vegetables).
Sulfur is necessary to produce glutathione so you can eat foods which contain this building block.
#6. If you aren't able to get sulfur in your diet then try these supplements:
- Sulforaphane
- Milk thistle
- A comprehensive B complex
#7. Use whey protein or raw milk.
If you can tolerate dairy then raw milk and whey protein may be an option. Both are rich in amino acids that your body needs to produce glutathione.
#8. Take a magnesium supplement.
Magnesium is required for ATP production which is required by your cells to produce glutathione.
#9. Get enough sleep (8 hours per night).
#10. Improve thyroid function to improve ATP production.
If you have low thyroid function then this must be addressed! Persistent hypothyroidism will lead to decreased cellular ATP and energy production.
#11. Treat and reverse insulin resistance (if present).
The presence of insulin resistance can impair how much glutathione you produce naturally. Treat this condition if it is present.
These treatments will help your body naturally produce glutathione on its own which may help to reduce thyroid gland inflammation and thyroid gland damage in those with Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
They can be combined with other treatments for Hashimoto's as well!
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