| Whether you are dealing with hypothyroidism or | | | | a B-compelx supplement. Another vitamin consider is |
| hyperthyroidism, both conditions can make you | | | | Vitamin A which is required to convert T4 to T3 in the |
| deficient in zinc. Usually, the deficiency in zinc is more | | | | correct amounts. Make sure you choose a |
| significant in hyperthyroidism, as too much thyroid | | | | plant-based Vitamin A such as beta-carotene and |
| hormone can cause you to lose zinc in urine. Zinc | | | | other carotenoids which are non-toxic and are among |
| affects serotonin levels in the brain which can cause | | | | some of the most potent antioxidants. |
| mood swings or depression. If you have a thyroid | | | | Supplementing with Vitamin E can prevent oxidative |
| imbalance that is being corrected with treatment, and | | | | damage caused by thyroid imbalance as lower your |
| you continue to suffer from a low mood, then I would | | | | risk for coronary artery disease and strokes by |
| urge you to take adequate amounts of zinc as well as | | | | preventing oxidized LDL (bad) cholesterol from |
| other antioxidants that affect the neurotransmitters in | | | | damaging healthy cells in the blood vessels. Vitamin E |
| your brain. | | | | can lower the risk of prostate cancer in men and help |
| If you have a thyroid disorder, you need to increase | | | | with fertility. It also can help regulate mood and many |
| your consumption of B-Complex vitamins. Vitamins B1 | | | | people suffering with depression are deficient in |
| and B6 are important for the conversion of tryptophan | | | | Vitamin E because this important vitamin supports |
| to serotonin in the brain which will help keep you in a | | | | nerve membranes as well. |
| good mood. If you are low in Vitamin B6, then this can | | | | Vitamin E can also protect against cognitive |
| promote depressive symptoms, especially in women | | | | impairment and dementia in older people. Your dosage |
| who are in pre-menopause and suffer from | | | | should not exceed 400 IU daily because too much |
| depression. There is plenty of research showing that | | | | Vitamin E can be detrimental to the heart. It can lead to |
| women who have depression related to hormone | | | | coronary artery calcification which can make you |
| issues respond very well to the addition of a | | | | pre-disposed to coronary artery disease. For many |
| B-complex vitamin. | | | | years, the emphasis has been to take a Vitamin E |
| It is important to take a B-complex vitamin supplement | | | | supplement that said alpha-tocopherol on the label, |
| and not just one or more of the B vitamins due to the | | | | however, gamma-tocopherols have a greater benefit |
| fact, this can upset the balance of the B vitamins in the | | | | in preventing certain types of cancer and heart |
| body. A deficiency in certain B-complex vitamins can | | | | attacks. |
| result in high homocysteine levels causing an increased | | | | Make sure you are consuming enough Vitamin C for |
| risk of cardiovascular disease and cognitive impairment | | | | your overall health as it is the most important, |
| in old age. If you are low in Vitamin B6, your C-reactive | | | | water-soluble antioxidant. It will help with brain function, |
| protein (a marker for inflammation) will be high which | | | | including cognitive capabilities and your mood. Vitamin C |
| means an increased risk for cardiovascular disease. | | | | reduces the risk of many neurodegenerative disorders |
| A thiamine deficiency causes damage to brain cells | | | | such as Alzheimer's and it builds your immune system. |
| which can promote depression which can be found in | | | | |