Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What element is necessary for thyroid function?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Many: Hi. Each element in the periodic table is an atom with unique chemical properties. The main elements (atoms) in thyroid hormone are carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, hydrogen, and iodine. They are all necessary. Iodine may be what you're looking for, however. It's unique to the thyroid. Bear in mind if you're hypothyroid, taking iodine WILL NOT HELP. Good luck!
Answered 5/16/2015
3.3k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Done an sgpt test and it says on the result that mine is 66 (ref: 9.00-52 u/l(h). Do i need to worry? I am drinking ptu (propylthiouracil) for my thyroidism continuously
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
How do I know if I have thyroidism?
What does it mean when your hyper thyroidism symptoms start to go away while on medication?
How to treat hypo thyroidism permanently?
Taking collagen but have a hypo thyroidism is it ok?
Is there a kind of hyper thyroidism that resolves without treatment ?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
