The Missing Mineral Your Thyroid Needs to Support Metabolism and Help Burn Fat ｜ Dr. Mandell

Your thyroid plays a major role in how your body uses energy, regulates metabolism, maintains body temperature, and supports healthy weight control—but it also depends on key nutrients to do its job properly. One of the most important is selenium, a mineral your body uses to help convert thyroid hormone into its active form. When selenium intake is too low, thyroid function and metabolism may not work as efficiently as they should. Brazil nuts are one of the richest natural sources of selenium, but more is not always better because just one or two nuts can contain a significant amount. In this video, you will learn how selenium supports the thyroid, energy production, metabolism, and antioxidant protection, along with why balance is so important. This information is for education only and is not a substitute for medical advice, especially if you have a thyroid condition or take thyroid medication.