It may become very difficult to treat if an illness is combined with a hormone deficiency in the body. Although therapy and medication are needed at this point in time, a proper diet should be maintained, and foods that can aggravate the disorder should be avoided.
Hyperthyroidism will really mess up one's health. Extreme tiredness, forgetfulness, depression, and diabetes describe the condition. And though your doctor might prescribe thyroid gland control drugs, eliminating certain foods will help you treat the condition:
Processed foods
As a general rule, processed foods such as snacks, biscuits, and frozen foods should be avoided as they are high in sodium. Too much of it will hyperactivate the thyroid gland, making the disease more severe.
Gluten
Gluten present in wheat, bread, and pasta is believed to irritate the small intestine, which may interfere with the absorption of thyroid hormone replacement drugs.
It was noted that a gluten-free diet has advantages for people with thyroid disease in a study published in the journal Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes.
Soy and soy products
Soy produces a compound called isoflavones that could adversely impact hyperthyroidism. Research published in the journal Thyroid found that soy consumption could interfere with thyroid drug absorption. So, you would want to wait a few hours to give your parents medicine after eating soy food. Or, better yet, completely skip soy products.
Cruciferous Vegetables
Vegetables such as broccoli, spinach, and cauliflower are packed with fiber and nutrients that can interfere with thyroid hormone production. An analysis published in the Indian Journal of Medical Science showed that goitrogens are found in cruciferous vegetables, which interfere with the thyroid gland's iodine absorption and further aggravate hyperthyroidism.
Fiber-rich foods
While fiber is good for smooth bowel activity, too much of it is not good for the thyroid gland. People over the age of 50 can only eat roughly 25 to 38 grams of fiber a day, according to the standard recommendation. Exceeding that amount can affect the digestive system and disrupt the absorption of drugs.
Dairy goods
Avoiding dairy products such as milk, cheese, curd, and butter is recommended by nutritionists. The hormonal balance in the body can be changed by dairy products. In addition, patients find it hard to absorb and digest the calcium found in dairy products due to the condition of hyperthyroidism.
Alcohol
Alcohol use has many risks, including making hyperthyroidism worse. It was observed in a study conducted in the Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism that alcohol appears to have a detrimental effect on thyroid gland function by blocking the body's capacity to use the thyroid hormone.
