Andrew Seibert agrees
Among the foods to go easy on are soy, kelp and dietary supplements like iodine and selenium, says endocrinologist Christian Nasr, MD
So while there’s no such thing as a Hypothyroidism meal plan: 7 days
You may have to take this
For example, foods high in iodine—including seaweed, brazil nuts, fish, and eggs—help your thyroid function
Calcium Some foods that are high in calcium can inhibit the absorption of levothyroxine, a synthetic hormone commonly prescribed to treat hypothyroidism
However, there's no evidence that people who have hypothyroidism should avoid soy completely
While this is not a complete list, it gives you an idea of interactions you may need to consider
• Peas
Therefore, levothyroxine should be taken on a consistent schedule with regard to time of day and relation to meals to avoid large fluctuations in blood levels, which may alter its effects
Concern surrounding the impact of spinach, kale and other similar vegetables — including broccoli, broccoli rabe, turnips, Brussels sprouts, Chinese cabbage and cauliflower Abstract
While these polyunsaturated fats are known to suppress thyroid function at all levels of your thyroid hormone pathway, their direct effects on your thyroid gland are similar to that of estrogen
to your diet and determine whether your thyroid function improves
8% of respondents reported using dietary supplements that interact with levothyroxine (eg, calcium or iron), and 68% noted intake of food/beverages rich in fiber iodine, or soy
These should be consumed at least four hours apart from taking levothyroxine
There are certain foods to avoid while taking thyroid medication because they may block proper absorption of the medication into the bloodstream
High-calcium foods, like milk, yogurt, or cheese
Many people take their daily dose of the drug in the morning, before breakfast
Drinking milk or eating other calcium-rich foods less than 4 hours before or after taking levothyroxine sugar, honey, or maple syrup (up to 2 tbsp
moderate portions of beef, chicken, turkey, veal, and lamb
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* babassu (a palm-tree coconut fruit popular in Brazil and Africa) * Broccoli