Selenium is one of the most powerful minerals for Hashimoto’s, yet most women are deficient. Here’s why selenium is essential: ✨ It converts T4 → T3 ✨ It protects thyroid cells from oxidative stress ✨ It lowers thyroid antibodies (TPO + TG) ✨ It reduces inflammation ✨ It helps regulate the immune system When you’re deficient, you may experience: 😣 Higher antibodies 🔥 More inflammation 🥱 Fatigue 😵 Anxiety and mood swings 🧠 Brain fog 🔥 Increased oxidative stress Inside your thyroid, selenium acts like a shield, protecting it from free radical damage caused by chronic inflammation. 🌿 Best ways to get selenium: • Brazil nuts (1–2 per day) • Pasture-raised eggs • Beef + lamb • Sardines • Tuna • Chicken • Supplements (only if needed, too much can be harmful) 🩸 Selenium Labs, What to Aim For If you test selenium in blood (serum or plasma) : 👉 optimal range ~70–110 µg/L • Below ~70 µg/L→ Often considered suboptimal for thyroid enzyme activity and antioxidant protection • ~80–100 µg/L→ Very commonly targeted in Hashimoto’s protocols • Above ~110–120 µg/L→ Usually unnecessary 🍽️ Daily Selenium Intake 🔹Minimum intake (to avoid deficiency) 👉 55 µg/day (This is the official RDA, prevents deficiency, but is often not enough for Hashimoto’s‼️) 🔹Optimal intake 👉 ~80–150 µg/day This range is perfect for: • Support T4 → T3 conversion • Help lower thyroid antibodies • Support immune and antioxidant systems 🔹Upper safe limit 👉 400 µg/day (long-term) Selenium has a narrow therapeutic window, so balance matters. 🥚🥩 Best Food Sources of Selenium Animal foods are the most reliable sources, because plant selenium depends heavily on soil quality. 🥚🥩 Approximate selenium amounts (per portion) • 1 large egg → ~15 µg • 100 g beef steak → ~40–45 µg • 100 g tuna → ~90–100 µg • 100 g salmon → ~40–45 µg • 100 g shrimp → ~45–50 µg • 100 g chicken or turkey → ~25–30 µg • 1 Brazil nut → ~50–90 µg (varies a lot depending on soil) 💡 100 g = 1 hecto ⚠️ Brazil nuts are very potent, 1 nut is usually enough.

If you have Hashimoto’s and still struggle with symptoms despite “doing everything right”… there’s a good chance the root cause is in your gut🔥 Gut infections create constant immune activation, which means your body stays inflamed and your thyroid becomes a target. Here’s what infections do inside your body: 😣 Candida = • Sugar cravings • Bloating • Brain fog • Fatigue • Joint aches 🦠 H. pylori = • GERD • Stomach pain • Nausea • Low stomach acid → poor nutrient absorption • Iron deficiency (common in Hashimoto’s!) 💨 SIBO = • Bloating after meals • Constipation or diarrhea • Gas • Nutrient deficiencies • Worsened autoimmune activity These infections: • Increase intestinal permeability (“leaky gut”) • Keep your immune system in overdrive • Trigger antibody spikes • Interfere with thyroid hormone absorption • Block conversion of T4 → T3 🌿 Supporting your gut = supporting your thyroid: • Test, don’t guess (GI Map, SIBO breath test) • Restore stomach acid (lemon water, salt, bitters) • Lower sugar + processed carbs • Add antifungal/antibacterial herbs (depending on infection) • Support liver detox • Rebuild gut lining with collagen + bone broth Your immune system can’t calm down if your gut is constantly under attack❤️

Your liver isn’t just a detox organ, it’s one of the most important players in your thyroid health. About 60% of your T4 → active T3 conversion happens in the liver… so if your liver is sluggish, inflamed, or overburdened, you will feel it. Here’s what happens when your liver is struggling: 😣 Lower T3 levels 🥱 Fatigue + slower metabolism 🧠 Brain fog ⚖️ Stubborn weight gain 😔 Low mood + irritability 🔥 More inflammation Many women with Hashimoto’s have a liver that’s overwhelmed by: • Stress hormones • Environmental toxins • Medications • Nutrient deficiencies • High inflammation 🌿 How to support your liver so it can support your thyroid: • Eat enough protein (liver needs amino acids!) • Add bitter foods: dandelion tea, lemon water • Prioritize selenium, zinc, copper (eggs, fish, red meat) • Reduce alcohol (even small amounts impair T4→T3) • Support bile flow with healthy fats + taurine (ghee, tallow, beef, lamb) • Avoid seed oils + processed foods • Sweat (sauna or exercise) to release toxins Healthy liver = healthy thyroid You cannot make enough T3 if your liver is overwhelmed❤️

If you have Hashimoto’s, gluten isn’t “just a food sensitivity” For many women, it’s a direct immune trigger and there’s a reason🌾🔥 👇 The gluten protein (gliadin) looks almost identical to thyroid tissue So when your immune system attacks gluten, it can accidentally attack your thyroid too!😱 This is called molecular mimicry and it’s VERY common in autoimmune diseases. But that’s not all… Gluten also increases intestinal permeability (“leaky gut”), which: • Activates your immune system • Increases inflammation • Raises antibodies • Worsens thyroid symptoms 🌾 All Grains (Gluten) These are the grains commonly recognized as potentially inflammatory or cross-reactive for people with Hashimoto’s or gluten sensitivity: • Wheat • Barley • Rye • Spelt • Kamut • Triticale (wheat + rye hybrid) • Farro • Einkorn • Rice • Quinoa • Corn • Oats (even gluten-free oats) • Millet • Sorghum • Buckwheat • Amaranth • Teff Symptoms gluten may trigger: 😣 Fatigue 🧠 Brain fog 🤕 Headaches 💨 Bloating or pain 🔥 Joint inflammation 🌧️ Mood swings ⚖️ Weight fluctuations Many women see HUGE improvements when removing gluten, including lower antibodies!🔥 🍽️ Better options: • Root veggies • Banana & avocado • Protein-rich meals Going gluten-free isn’t about restriction, it’s about removing what harms your thyroid so your body can finally heal❤️