Thyroid: symptoms, causes and remedies against thyroidism with Moringa

Thyroid what it is and what it is for?

The thyroid is a gland located in the neck between the larynx and the trachea. Its task is to produce the thyroid hormones T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxine), and based on the stimulus sent by the thyroid gland hormone (THS) produced by the pituitary, it produces calcitonin, a hormone produced by the thyroid useful for the calcium metabolism.

The thyroid is a multipurpose gland and performs several tasks:

– contributes to skeletal growth;

– stimulates sexual maturation and psychic development;

– manages the metabolism;

– controls the heart activity;

– affects nervous sensitivity;

Its functions show that altering thyroid functions can have serious consequences for physical health.

Thyroid, causes and remedies against thyroidism with Moringa Oleifera

Hyperthyroidism, the condition caused by the overproduction of the main thyroid hormone, thyroxine is extremely dangerous. It alters the nature and function of the thyroid gland and in some cases, it can be life-threatening.

There are many reasons behind the development of this condition. The growth of nodules around the thyroid gland, autoimmune diseases such as thyroiditis and genetic inheritance can cause hyperthyroidism. Excessive consumption of iodine-rich foods can also cause thyroxine overload, jeopardizing thyroid function.

Since thyroxine is the hormone responsible for the regulation of metabolism, even the slightest change in its concentration can cause decompensation in your body.

Fortunately, the Moringa plant is rich in all the right nutrients useful to offer you a remedy for  helping you to recover the normal thyroid function.

Natural remedies against thyroidism, how does Moringa help you?

Moringa Oleifera regulates the production of thyroxine and triiodothyronine, promotes good metabolism, reduces nervousness, excessive sweating and stabilizes the accelerated and irregular heartbeat caused by hyperthyroidism. It also prevents bone damage that could be the result of an above-normal presence of thyroxine in the body.

Furthermore, moringa is an excellent source of many other benefits.

It is rich in vitamins A, B, B1, B3 and C and it stimulates the body’s ability to convert fat into energy improving the immunity. It is also rich in protein like an egg and rich in calcium like milk, if not more. This helps to maintain bone density that could be lost due to the over-saturation of thyroxine in the body. Since it is also rich in iron, it improves blood production. If you wish to discover the innumerable properties of Moringa, we recommend that you take a look at this article.

Does Moringa Regulate Thyroid Function?

Moringa appears to have a regulatory action on the thyroid gland. For example, people with Basedow-Graves disease or overactive thyroid have a significant improvement in symptoms with the regular use of moringa supplements. Inflammatory thyroid conditions such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis could be resolved without medication if moringa is consumed regularly.

While drugs and radiation therapy are the common treatment for severe cases; a compound called quercetin is very effective in regulating the function of the thyroid gland. Moringa oleifera contains quercetin in significant quantities and various studies have shown that it is effective in regulating thyroid hormone in the body. In addition to stabilizing the hormones T3 and T4, moringa is useful for increasing the energy levels of patients with hypothyroidism, which is characterized by low energy levels.

Moringa and thyroid, what dosage?

Those who approach moringa for the first time (by the way, click here to find out what Moringa is) will certainly wonder what the recommended dosage is to best take all the beneficial properties of Moringa Oleifera in capsules. With the following information we want to help you in the best way to eliminate any doubts about it ?

The recommended daily dose of Moringa Oleifera is 2 capsules per day, to be taken before the main meals. Clinical studies describe the benefits of this supplement for dosages between 420 mg and 1 g per day, to be adjusted according to age, condition or disease found and the extent to which it occurs. As for the powder, the recommended dose of moringa to start or for those who are healthy is 1-2 teaspoons per day (1 teaspoon = about 2 grams of powder), in combination with the meal. After taking the supplement for a week, you can decide whether to increase the dosage by listening to your body.

Those who practice sports at a competitive level or those subjected to periods of great stress and fatigue should take 4 teaspoons of powder or 3 capsules per day. These people, through moringa, can meet their need for vitamins, minerals and proteins necessary to obtain high yields or to increase the capacity to withstand stress.

What not to take in case of autoimmune thyroiditis

The pathology of autoimmune thyroiditis is closely linked to the elevation of iodinated substances, therefore herbs, supplements or phytotherapy which contain iodinated substances (including Fucus) or immunostimulants such as Echinacea, Uncaria and Astragalus must not be used.