CBD Oil is becoming more and more popular. This is due to its numerous health properties. However, not everyone realizes that it can also be helpful during thyroid problems such as Hashimoto.
Thyroid problems affect an increasing proportion of the population.[1] This problem affects both women and men and is often noticed only when the symptoms are sufficiently visible to interfere with everyday functioning. The most common disorders are hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, which are caused by abnormal secretion of hormones by this gland. Currently, you can also see a large increase in people suffering from Hashimoto’s, which is one of the main causes of hypothyroidism. The symptoms are extremely troublesome, and treatment is based on pharmacological agents and a proper diet. However, you can support the work of this gland with the help of CBD, which has a beneficial effect on the thyroid gland.
What is Hashimoto’s?
Hashimoto’s is an inflammatory disease closely related to the immune system. In its course, the immune system attacks the thyroid gland, which can lead to increased as well as decreased gland function. Lymphatic leaks form on the affected gland, which over time cause the gland to atrophy, thus causing hypothyroidism. The thyroid is an endocrine gland, and many factors can cause it to malfunction. The disease can affect anyone, both women and men of all ages. Nevertheless, it is more often detected in women. Treatment is based on balancing the level of thyroid hormone through the use of hormone tablets prescribed by a doctor. A proper diet can also help. Hypothyroidism is a disorder that stays with the patient for life. For this reason, it is worth learning all the methods of supporting the body and the health-improving properties of hemp oil, which can reduce the development of chronic inflammation.
How to recognize Hashimoto’s?
Initially, the disease does not show any symptoms. Some may only notice an enlarged goiter. However, over time, the immune system slowly damages the thyroid gland, leading to lower levels of hormones in the blood. The symptoms of Hashimoto’s include:
- chronic fatigue,
- sleepiness
- feeling cold
- deterioration of hair, skin and nails,
- paleness,
- weight gain,
- joint stiffness and pain,
- muscle weakness and pain.
As you can see, the symptoms can vary. For this reason, you should not underestimate any disturbing symptoms. Thyroid hormone deficiency can also lead to depression and menstrual cycle disorders. In order to confirm the disease, blood tests are performed: TSH, FT4, and anti-TPO – which can show the presence of antibodies directed against the thyroid gland.
Properties of CBD
CBD Oil is cannabidiol obtained from hemp. Unlike THC, it has no psychoactive effect, but it has a positive effect on the whole body. It has sedative, calming, analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. It has strong antibacterial and antifungal properties. In addition, it relaxes and relaxes, making it easier to fall asleep. In addition, it calms down during prolonged exposure to stress, thanks to which you can avoid i.a. depression. Among the properties of the oil, there is also an antiemetic, antipsychotic effect, as well as protecting nerve cells from death. However, in the case of Hashimoto’s, the most important is the action regulating the level of thyroid hormones and anti-inflammatory.
The positive effect of CBD oil on Hashimoto’s
In the human body there is an endocannabinoid system responsible for the balance of all processes taking place in it. He is responsible, among others for appetite, sleep, metabolism and even the immune response. The system consists of CB1 and CB2 receptors, the same ones that have been shown by research[2] to also be found in CBD. Both of these receptors are involved in the proper functioning of the thyroid gland, which is why their proper level is so important. Regulating the amount of these receptors can contribute to the production of more THC, regulating the levels of T3 and T4 hormones, and reducing thyroid tumors. Research on the effects of cannabinoids on the endocrine system performed in 2019 showed that they play a key role in the formation of these anomalies, and regulating the hormones produced by the thyroid gland through the use of CBD can restore the proper functioning of this system. Thus, CBD can not only improve the work of the endocannabinoid system, but also reduce the development of chronic inflammation in the body. For this reason, it may have beneficial effects in many endocrine diseases. In addition, CBD oil can regulate the sleep rhythm, ensuring better rest, improving well-being, reducing pain, and even having an anti-anxiety effect. As you can see, this compound has versatile properties, and research into its full potential is still ongoing. It is worth including it in your daily diet and enjoy its health properties. In Poland, CBD is generally available without a prescription, so you can easily implement it into your everyday life.
[1] Fakty i mity, czyli jak żyć z chorobą Hashimoto? | medonet https://www.medonet.pl/
[2] Clinical Significance of Cannabinoid Receptors CB1 and CB2 Expression in Human Malignant and Benign Thyroid Lesions | NCBI https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
