While many considerations should be managed with hypothyroidism, the first and one of the most important is a gluten-free diet. About 90 percent of low thyroid function cases are caused by an autoimmune disease, Hashimoto's, that destroys the thyroid gland.
Should thyroid patients avoid gluten?
If you have an autoimmune condition, such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis, gluten can trigger inflammation, and lead to gut dysbiosis. Eliminating gluten can decrease symptoms, but it is not only gluten that causes these issues. The inflammatory state that can increase symptoms is driven by more than gluten alone.
What are the worst foods for hypothyroidism?
Which nutrients are harmful?
- Soy foods: tofu, tempeh, edamame, etc.
- Certain vegetables: cabbage, broccoli, kale, cauliflower, spinach, etc.
- Fruits and starchy plants: sweet potatoes, cassava, peaches, strawberries, etc.
- Nuts and seeds: millet, pine nuts, peanuts, etc.
