However, if you do choose to eat gluten, be sure to choose whole-grains varieties of bread, pasta, and rice, which are high in fiber and other nutrients and can help improve bowel irregularity, a common symptom of hypothyroidism.
One of the ways in which yellow dock root treats digestive problems is by its stimulation of bile acid production. Bile acids are particularly useful in helping to break down fats in the liver; they act in the same way that dish detergent breaks down grease on your dishes, making large fat globules smaller.
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