What element prevents thyroid problems?

Answer 1

Iodine.

The thyroid gland uses iodine to construct hormones, specifically those that regulate growth. Other hormones may also use iodine as a catalyst.

Lack of iodine can cause the thyroid to swell, a condition known as goiter.

Answer 2

The element that is intimately related to the thyroid gland is iodine. You want traces of the element Iodine in your diet. You need more Iodine at the age of puberty. You have deficiency of Iodine in hilly areas. One develop enlarged thyroid at this age. The condition called as Goiter. You do not give iodine supplement for such patients. They may get what is called as Jod- Basedow effect or syndrome. The enlarged thyroid traps that excess Iodine and starts to secrete excessive hormone. Thus you get the condition called as hyperthyroidism. You have to give replacement dose of Thyroid hormone daily in the morning on empty stomach, for prolonged period.