6 Toxins Sabotaging Your Thyroid

5. Antibacterial Products

These soaps, sanitizers, and cleaning products are virtually everywhere. At first glance, “anti-bacterial” seems to be a good thing. After all, bacteria lead to disease and sickness, right?
While that’s true, balance is needed. Not all bacteria are bad, and your immune system needs some exposure to bacteria in order to remain healthy.
When it comes to anti-bacterial products, we have a case of too much of a good thing. In small doses, they are appropriate. However, anti-bacterial soaps and other products contain a substance called triclosan. This is an endocrine disruptor that impairs your thyroid function as well as affects hormones such as estrogen.
Anti-bacterials have their place, but in most instances good ol’ fashioned soap and water will do just fine.

6. Heavy Metals

Because of poor diet, lack of exercise, and stress, your body may not be able to eliminate metals such as aluminum, mercury, and lead. This is not necessarily lethal since they are present in small quantities. However, the buildup of these minerals competes with other minerals that your body needs. This leads to inflammation and, sometimes, autoimmune disorders that lead your body to attack the thyroid.
Drinking only filtered, pure water, avoiding processed foods, eating plenty of green foods, and getting regular exercise will help your body to properly eliminate toxic metals and keep your thyroid healthy.