Thyroid and Unsaturated fats-How are they connected?

In recent years there have been more and more diseases popping up everywhere and are becoming more common, almost an everyday occurrence. Obesity, diabetes, thyroid issues and last but not least, the big one, cancer. What is the cause of this increase?
Since we can't tackle all the issues, we will discuss the one that many people struggle with, which makes us feel trapped thinking there’s no cure.

Thyroid issues (over-active and under-active) all stem from the foods we eat. Sure, many will argue that it's genetic but anything genetic had to have mutated from a healthy cell to an unhealthy one somewhere down the path of our lives or the lives of our parents. How is the thyroid treated now? By prescribed medication, of course. The trick is finding the right type and crossing your fingers in hopes that it will stabilize the thyroid. What should be addressed is the food that we ingest, specifically the fats.

I'm referring to fats such as soybean oil, corn oil, safflower oil, canola, sesame oil, sunflower seed oil, palm oil, and any others that are labeled as "unsaturated" or "polyunsaturated." Almond oil, which is used in many cosmetics, is very unsaturated. These types of fats need to be limited or eliminated from the diet completely. All systems of the body are harmed if in excess of these oils. There are mainly two reasons for this: first of all, these oils don't like heat and anytime they are ingested into our warm bodies they oxidize and become rancid. This oxidative process can damage enzymes and other parts of the cells, especially their ability to produce energy. The second reason is that many plants have adopted a protective mechanism that will keep the seeds from being eaten by animals. The oils in the seeds block the digestive enzymes in the animals' stomachs, which then leads to malabsorption of nutrients and eventually poor health. Remember, digestion is the direct link to great health.

How does that affect the thyroid? "Unsaturated oils block thyroid hormone secretion, its movement in the circulatory system, and the response of tissues to the hormone. When the thyroid hormone is deficient, the body is generally exposed to increased levels of estrogen. The thyroid hormone is essential for making the "protective hormones" progesterone and pregnenolone, so these hormones are lowered when anything interferes with the function of the thyroid. The thyroid hormone is required for using and eliminating cholesterol, so cholesterol is likely to be raised by anything which blocks the thyroid function.” (B. Barnes and L. Galton, Hypothyroidism, 1976, and 1994 references.)

Since these oils are to be avoided, what does that leave us with? Well, alternatives may include Coconut oil and cold pressed extra virgin olive oil. These are the only vegetable oils that are really safe. Other great saturated fats are butter and lamb fat if not poisoned with commercial farming. Coconut oil is unique in its ability to prevent weight-gain or cure obesity, by stimulating metabolism. It is quickly metabolized, and functions in some ways as an antioxidant. Olive oil is more fattening then the corn oil but contains an antioxidant that protects from cancer and heart problems.

To sum it up: unsaturated fats cause aging, clotting, inflammation, cancer, and weight gain. These oils are used in many processed foods, so take extreme care when reading the labels. Mayonnaise, pastries, even candies are some of the common examples of where these oils are hidden. If on a journey to health, then this is one road that needs to be taken. You must eliminate the use of these oils.