If you have been told to "stop eating rice" to manage your weight or hormones, you’ve likely felt a void in your diet. Enter Little Millet (Kutki)—the grain that looks and tastes like rice but functions like a pharmaceutical grade nutraceutical. As we navigate the health landscape of 2026, clinical research is finally catching up to what ancient wisdom always knew: Little Millet is a powerhouse for endocrine health. 1. The Thyroid Connection: More Than Just Iodine Most people focus solely on iodine for thyroid health, but research emphasizes the role of Selenium, Magnesium, and Zinc in the conversion of T4 (thyroxine) to the active T3 (triiodothyronine) hormone. Mineral Bioavailability : Little Millet is a dense source of Magnesium. According to the NIH, magnesium deficiency is often linked to increased thyroid antibodies. The Goitrogen Myth : Unlike some cruciferous vegetables, studies show that when Little Millet is soaked (neutralizing phytic acid) and cooked, it poses no ...
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