What foods mess up your thyroid gland.
2006-10-12 11:06:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
I have thyroid disease and was misdiagnosed for years. If you have thyroid disease there ARE foods to stay away from. Consult with an endocrinologist to get a complete list.
Treatment
Natural or synthetic thyroid hormones are used to restore normal (euthyroid) thyroid hormone levels. Synthetic hormones are more effective than natural substances, but it may take several months to determine the correct dosage. Patients start to feel better within 48 hours, but symptoms will return if they stop taking the medication.
Most doctors prescribe levothyroxine sodium tablets, and most people with hypothyroidism will take the medication for the rest of their lives. Aging, other medications, and changes in weight and general health can affect how much replacement hormone a patient needs, and regular TSH tests are used to monitor hormone levels. Patients should not switch from one brand of thyroid hormone to another without a doctor's permission.
Regular exercise and a high-fiber diet can help maintain thyroid function and prevent constipation.
Alternative treatment
Alternative treatments are primarily aimed at strengthening the thyroid and will not eliminate the need for thyroid hormone medications. Herbal remedies to improve thyroid function and relieve symptoms of hypothyroidism include bladder wrack (Fucus vesiculosus), which can be taken in capsule form or as a tea. Some foods, including cabbage, peaches, radishes, soybeans, peanuts, and spinach, can interfere with the production of thyroid hormones. Anyone with hypothyroidism may want to avoid these foods. The Shoulder Stand yoga position (at least once daily for 20 minutes) is believed to improve thyroid function.
Hope this helps. Good luck!
2006-10-13 04:37:09 · answer #1 · answered by tdreamer26 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thyroid problems happen due to internal chemistry. Maybe you're thinking of iodized salt helping the thyroid.
2006-10-12 11:16:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had hyperthyroidism, and was given what they call "an atomic coctail" to destroy my thyroid and then given synthroid to bring my thyroid level to normal. you must go for periodic checkups to make sure medication is not making your thyroid blood results too high or too low. the only restriction from my doctor was go light on salty foods.
2006-10-12 11:19:07 · answer #3 · answered by shooloo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Foods don't. Thyroid trouble is due to an autoimmune disease.
2006-10-12 11:15:15 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ terry g ♥ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Foods DONT mess up your thyroid gland.
2006-10-12 11:24:41 · answer #5 · answered by ~~ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Foods? I know medication can or lack of nutrients but I never heard of a particular food, sorry
2006-10-12 11:09:00 · answer #6 · answered by momie_2bee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋