A thyroid problem often results in a brain problem. This is because the brain needs sufficient thyroid hormone to function properly. Following are two ways to support brain health if you have Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism.
#1 Follow an anti-inflammatory autoimmune diet and lifestyle
It’s great for Hashimoto’s and autoimmune patients to start out on an anti-inflammatory autoimmune diet for 4-6 weeks. The diet is strict, but it allows the immune system to reset and the brain to get back online. Most people feel amazing on the diet. This diet consists of meats, vegetables, healthy fats, and minimal fruit (due to the high sugar content).
The diet excludes grains, dairy, eggs, sugars, processed foods, legumes, nuts, seeds, and nightshades (potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant, and peppers). These foods are excluded because they are autoimmune triggers for many people.
Once the immune system calms down and symptoms improve, reintroduce each eliminated food one at a time every three days. If you have a reaction, then you know they must continue avoiding that food.
You can learn more about the diet in my free Autoimmune Elimination-Provocation Diet Guide download.
#2 Take supplements that lower brain inflammation
Some supplements can help dampen brain inflammation. However, no supplement can overcome a poor diet and lifestyle, so you must also follow an anti-inflammatory diet.
Glutathione
Glutathione is probably the most powerful anti-inflammatory supplement out there. It is the body’s master antioxidant and necessary to protect cells and prevent inflammation. Poor diets, excess sugars, environmental toxins, and chronic health conditions have depleted many people’s glutathione levels. Aging also depletes glutathione. Glutathione is especially important for brain health. The glutathione product I use is Trizomal Glutathione™ by Apex Energetics. How much you need depends on the degree of your inflammation. This could be two to three times the recommended amount.
Resveratrol
Taking therapeutic doses of liposomal resveratrol has been shown to significantly dampen inflammation. Resvero Active™ by Apex Energetics is a highly absorbable liposomal resveratrol and allows you to take therapeutic doses. How much resveratrol you take depends on how bad inflammation is, so take enough to feel an effect.
Vitamin D
Sufficient vitamin D dampens inflammation and supports brain health. Therapeutic doses of vitamin D range from 10,000 to 20,000 IU a day, but monitor your vitamin D levels regularly to ensure it doesn’t go too high. It’s rare to see levels go too high, but it’s best to stay aware of your vitamin D status. Use the cholecalciferol form.
NeuroFlam™
NeuroFlam™ by Apex Energetics is a blend of botanicals that have been shown in the scientific literature to dampen brain inflammation. They have also been shown to support the brain after a brain injury or stroke and provide general antioxidant support for the brain.
NeuroO2™
NeuroO2™ by Apex Energetics is a blend of botanicals that have been shown to improve brain circulation. This, in turn, supplies the brain with more oxygen and nutrients, which helps dampen inflammation. Many people with Hashimoto’s have poor circulation—cold hands and feet are symptoms of poor circulation and also a sign that the brain is not getting enough oxygen.
To learn more, download my free guide: 11 Strategies to Improve Brain Function.