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FATS AND LIPIDS FISH OIL The following study shows that people who eat more fish have a lower risk of depression. Another study is quoted that showed that fish oil (omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids) helps treat manic-depression. Because of the link between manic depression and hyperthyroidism, there is a reasonable assumption that fish and fish oil may help treat hyperthyroidism, particularly the kind where persons show high copper levels in the hair. At least one group member (female, hyper) mentioned that fish oil made a significant difference for her in her recovery from hyperthyroidism.
CANOLA OIL Canola oil is produced from rapeseed which is a member of the brassica family of plants. Rapeseed and other members of the brassica family are known to contain chemicals (possibly phytates which bind zinc) which impede thyroid hormone metabolism. It's probably wise for hypos to avoid this oil. |