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Hi Shirley, There are many health benefits of fish oils and thyroid health. Dr. Udo Eramus, author of "Fats That Heal: Fats That Kill" says omega 3 fatty acids are critical to thyroid function because they help form the structures of every cellular membrane in our bodies. He also believes omega 3's increase energy levels of the cells and improve the efficiency of hormones at the receptor sites. For example, essential fatty acids help diabetics become more sensitive to insulin at their receptor sites. Therefore, diabetics who take fish oils may require less insulin. Dr. Eramus believes the same principle applies to other hormonal functions, especially the thyroid. "With proper essential fatty acid nutrition, what will sometime happen is that you get fewer receptors but they work better." This would mean that proper levels of essential fatty acids might make the thyroid hormone receptors work better, so that thyroid hormone actually accomplishes its mission. When thyroid function decreases, your metabolism decreases leading to weight gain. Dr. Eramus believes omega 3 fatty acids help increase energy and suppress appetite, thereby helping weight loss. <a href="http://www.thyroid-info.com/articles/udoerasmus.htm" target="_blank">Dr. Udo Erasmus on Thyroid Disease, Weight Loss, and the Optimal Diet for Thyroid Patients</a> The New England Medical Center found there are <a href="http://www.healthy-oil-planet.com/side-effects-from-fish-oils.html" target="_blank">no side effects from fish oils</a> and they can be used safely by most people. The health benefits of fish oils may help optimize thyroid health and reduce the amount of thyroid medication needed. Remember to consult your health care provider before beginning a new nutritional regimen, diet or exercise program. Hope this information is helpful, Shirley. Wishing you all the best, Kevin.

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