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Foods To Be Avoided In Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism:

Hypothyroidism is a condition in which patients suffers thyroid gland failure, it doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone (Tri-iodothyronine T3, and Thyroxine). This condition is caused by autoimmune thyroiditis, iodine deficiency, enzyme defects, and goitrogens. Levothyroxine is the drug prescribed for hypothyroidism it is a synthetic form of thyroxine, thyroxine function is to stimulate the consumption of oxygen and their by the metabolism of all cells and tissues in the body.

Foods to be avoided in Hypothyroidism

Coffee

Coffee contains caffeine and other compounds, patients taking hypothyroid drug levothyroxine needed to avoid coffee as it interferes with absorption of this drug. At least 1 hour gap between taking levothyroxine tablet and consuming coffee needed to be maintained, barn muffins along with coffee should also be avoided because barn could block the absorption even more than coffee. Also minerals like iron, calcium, zinc supplements also blocks the absorption, most physicians recommend to take levothyroxine medication in empty stomach, not to eat or drink especially coffee for 60 minutes after taking the drug.

Cabbage:

Cabbage is a goitrogenic food (Foods that interfere with thyroid function). It contains high amounts of vitamin.K, vitamin.C, fibers, Glucosinulates which contain sulfur, and nitrogen. These chemical causes reactions which interfere with the production of thyroid hormone. Cabbage depletes the thyroid hormone when taken in high amounts. Cabbage is highly recommended to be avoided in hypothyroid disease.

Soy Foods:

Soy foods are rich in iso-flavanoids which have estrogen like activity and goitrogenic effects (Foods that interfere with thyroid function). Soy iso-flavanoids in high doses can disrupt thyroid function in those with iodine deficient. Although moderate soy consumption is not a problem,If you have any hypothyroid symptoms avoid soy from your diet completely.

Peanuts

Peanuts are goitrogenic food. Though they are enriched with rich health-benefiting nutrients, they are not beneficial for hypothyroid patient. They are little hard to digest in digestive tract. They contain minerals like copper, manganese, potassium, calcium, iron , magnesium, zinc that block the absorption of iodine which is essential ingredient in healthy thyroid function. Replacement of peanuts with almonds and cashews is recommended for patients with hypothyroidism.

Spinach

Spinach is a green leafy vegetable it contains fiber, iron, manganese, calcium, iron, phosphorous, copper and zinc , it is also rich in various fat soluble vitamins though it is known for its high nutritional value, it plays no good in hypothyroid condition. It is one of the gotrogenic food which interferes with thyroid function . Nutritionists recommends it to be avoided if with thyroid disease. Though eating once in a while is not a a problem but eating thrice in a week is a serious issue.