Zinc Deficiency can it make Thyroid Health worse?

Hi Thyroid UK Community,

I have a question pertaining to Zinc and if it’s a cause of hypothyroidism? My zinc levels are 66 and range is (60-130mcg/dl).

[Nanaedake]

I have no idea if low zinc contributes to hypothyroidism but you do need sufficient zinc for good bone health, good thyroid health and good eye health.

aoa.org/patients-and-public...

zinc research

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/182...

Zinc recommended doses

webmd.com/vitamins-suppleme...

[HLAB35]

Selenium and Zinc both help with thyroid hormone conversion to active T3, so in a way, yes. You would feel more hypo if you're low in Zinc. I take 30mg at night. A deficiency may require a higher dose in the short term.

[m7-cola]

Yes, zinc is very important and your level seems very low. Others have suggested some links to help you. Wishing you well.

[TSH110]

Some interesting info can be found here:

thyroidpharmacist.com/artic...

[LAHs]

Eat a few cashew nuts each day they will supply zinc (and a little bit of iron). I am not sure how zinc affects hypothyroidism but it's definitely good for many other things mentioned above.