Anjali Mehta Anjali Mehta Asked 9 months ago

How to speed up thyroid?

My cousin sister has a slow thyroid and is always feeling tired and gaining weight. She asked me if there's any way to speed it up naturally or with some specific diet. What can she do?

8

8 answers

Divya Hegde Divya Hegde Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
Most liked

I deal with PCOS, and I know how frustrating it is when your metabolism feels stuck because of thyroid issues. Please don't try to 'speed up' your thyroid using random supplements or extreme diets. It is much safer to consult an endocrinologist and get a proper thyroid profile test done.

Aarav Sharma Aarav Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I constantly worry about my thyroid levels messing up my weight and energy. I read online that starving or taking random kelp iodine drops can actually damage the thyroid further, which got me super stressed. Please go to a doctor and get a professional opinion before changing anything.

Manju Yadav Manju Yadav Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

I tried everything from coriander seed water to chewing raw coconut, thinking it would cure my slow thyroid. Honestly, while those things help digestion thoda, they cannot replace actual thyroid medicine. Use home remedies only as support, but rely on your doctor's prescription for real results.

Snehal Deshmukh Snehal Deshmukh Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Thyroid issues are so exhausting, haan na. You feel tired all the time and weight just doesn't budge. But trying to speed it up on our own is risky. Just take your daily tablet regularly and do light walking, everything gets balanced slowly.

Gopal Joshi Gopal Joshi Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

While medical treatment is necessary, practicing Ujjayi pranayama and Sarvangasana gently can help stimulate the thyroid gland naturally. It has really helped me feel more energetic and balanced over the years. Do try it alongside your doctor's advice.

Powered by

Consult a endocrinologist

Vikram Mehta Vikram Mehta Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Don't fall for internet gurus selling 'thyroid detox' diets or special powder blends to speed up your thyroid. These can be dangerous for your endocrine system. Go to a diagnostic lab, get your TSH, T3, and T4 tested, and consult a real endocrinologist.

Savitri Devi Savitri Devi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I have had hypothyroidism for over twenty years now, beta. There is no magic trick to speed it up; the only real way is taking your doctor-prescribed thyroid hormone pill on an empty stomach every single morning. Be patient with your body and don't skip your regular blood tests.

Kriti Joshi Kriti Joshi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Do you guys also feel super tired and cold even when the weather is warm? I suspect my thyroid is slowing down but I'm a bit scared to get tested. Let me know if anyone else felt these exact symptoms before they got diagnosed.

Evidence-based health, reviewed by clinicians. Free, weekly.