The thyroid, is a small gland located in the neck, plays a crucial role in regulating metabolism and overall health. Certain foods can effect your thyroid function whether causing hypothyroidism ( underactive) or hyperthyroidism ( overactive )
Some of these foods are commin that we might eat every day Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts contain goitrogens, substances that can interfere with thyroid hormone production. When these vegetables are consumed in large amounts, particularly in their raw form, they can lead to the enlargement of the thyroid gland, a condition known as goiter. I never tell patients to eliminate them but to reduce them
One food group that affects autoimmune thyroiditis also known as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is is gluten. Gluten is a protein found in barley rye oats and wheat and many other grains The blood test that reveals you have autoimmune thyroiditis is thyroid peroxidase antibodies , TPO To reduce the antibodies you must decrease or elinininate gluten You also must see a health cae practitioner to prescribe low dose naltrexone.
Coffee can also affec your thyroid Coffee, especially when consumed in large quantities, can interfere with the absorption of thyroid medication. Caffeine has a stimulant effect that can exacerbate symptoms of hyperthyroidism, such as anxiety, rapid heartbeat, and insomnia. For those taking thyroid hormone replacement therapy, it’s advisable to wait at least an hour after medication before drinking coffee.