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Suggest Diet Recommended For Hypothyroidism
I have Hypothyroid and on 25 thyroxin? Don t know if this better or not. I need help in food not to and to take, I also seem to like a lot of coffee, chocolate, and soy is in everything I like. Not too good on loosing weight. Any help I would be happy. Thankyou
Wed, 21 Jan 2015
Hi,
Welcome to HCM. I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.
The diet in hypothyroidism depends on the cause of hypothyroidism. The common causes being auto immune (hashimoto's) and iodine deficiency hypothyroidism. Hashimoto's hypothroidism is diagnosed by increased anti thyroid antibodies in blood.
Regarding diet:
1. Iodine deficiency hypothyroidism
Decrease consumption of : cabbage, cauliflower, soya, spinach, brocolli, millet etc
Increase : Iodised salt, sea foods, milk etc
2. Hashimoto's hypothyroidism
No diet modification is needed as your thyroid is already affected by auto immune disease.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards
Dr Ajish TP
Consultant Endocrinologist
Welcome to HCM. I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.
The diet in hypothyroidism depends on the cause of hypothyroidism. The common causes being auto immune (hashimoto's) and iodine deficiency hypothyroidism. Hashimoto's hypothroidism is diagnosed by increased anti thyroid antibodies in blood.
Regarding diet:
1. Iodine deficiency hypothyroidism
Decrease consumption of : cabbage, cauliflower, soya, spinach, brocolli, millet etc
Increase : Iodised salt, sea foods, milk etc
2. Hashimoto's hypothyroidism
No diet modification is needed as your thyroid is already affected by auto immune disease.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards
Dr Ajish TP
Consultant Endocrinologist
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