The ONE Mineral That Could Fix Your Thyroid

About this Video

• Video Title: The ONE Mineral That Could Fix Your Thyroid
• Channel: Anshul Gupta MD
• Speakers: Dr. Anshul Gupta
• Duration: 00:07:58

Introduction

This video discusses the often overlooked role of copper in thyroid health. Dr. Anshul Gupta, a functional medicine physician, explains copper's importance in thyroid hormone production and conversion, and highlights the potential negative consequences of both copper deficiency and excess. The video also touches on the importance of iron in thyroid function.

Key Takeaways

• Copper's Crucial Role: Copper is essential for thyroid hormone production (via thyroid peroxidase enzyme) and conversion of T4 to T3.
• Copper Deficiency & Excess: Both low and high copper levels can negatively impact thyroid function and increase inflammation.
• Zinc's Impact on Copper: High doses of zinc supplements can lower copper levels.
• Iron's Importance: Iron is crucial for iodine processing in the thyroid gland, impacting hormone production; deficiency can lead to inflammation and increased thyroid antibodies.
• Food Sources: The video lists various food sources rich in copper (seafood, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, cashews, shiitake mushrooms, chickpeas) and iron (red meat, chicken, beef liver, spinach, broccoli, lentils, beans, chickpeas, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds).