Diet for people with hyperthyroidism

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This article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Vu Thi Duyen - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.

A healthy diet can't completely cure hyperthyroidism, but adding good foods to your daily diet can help reduce the symptoms of the disease and contribute to the treatment process. . So, when suffering from hyperthyroidism, what should be eaten and what should be abstained is the most appropriate issue.

1. What should people with hyperthyroidism eat?

Fruits rich in antioxidants Natural antioxidants found in vegetables help improve and enhance the effectiveness of the immune system in the body while supporting thyroid hormone balance.
Studies show berries like: strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, citrus fruits, tomatoes, raspberries or root vegetables like: spinach, kale, bell peppers or squash Red contains high levels of antioxidants. So these are the top food groups when it comes to what people with hyperthyroidism should eat.
Cruciferous vegetables Foods in the cruciferous group such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower... help reduce the amount of hormone produced by the thyroid gland in the body. Therefore, this is a very good choice for people with hyperthyroidism. However, the use of cruciferous vegetables must be moderate, avoid consuming too much because these foods can lead to hypothyroidism. Therefore, in the diet should use cruciferous vegetables reasonably, avoid abuse.
Vitamin D and Omega 3 Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium better, effectively preventing osteoporosis. Omega-3 fatty acids have a calming effect on the thyroid gland. Therefore, omega-3 and vitamin D help promote the health of the thyroid gland in particular and the body in general.
Among the commonly used foods, salmon provides the most vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids, so this is a food that people with hyperthyroidism should use. In case you can't eat fish, you can use eggs and mushrooms to supplement vitamin D. Omega-3s are found in walnuts, olive oil or flaxseed oil.
Zinc-rich foods Zinc deficiency can interfere with cell division, growth, and carbohydrate breakdown. At the same time, when the thyroid gland is overactive, it will lead to depletion of this mineral. Therefore, people with hyperthyroidism should supplement zinc in their diet with nuts such as almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds or flax seeds.
Plant protein Weight loss is a symptom of hyperthyroidism, so providing enough protein for the body to maintain a reasonable weight is extremely necessary. In particular, protein from legumes has been shown to be safe and good for health, especially for people with hyperthyroidism.
Dairy products Blood calcium metabolism disorder is a common symptom in people with hyperthyroidism to compensate for the body will take calcium from the bones, leading to the eventual result of osteoporosis. To prevent this problem, patients with hyperthyroidism should use dairy products such as yogurt, low-fat milk or cheese to supplement calcium. In case of indigestion due to lactose intolerance, calcium should be supplemented with other foods such as green vegetables.

2. What is hyperthyroidism?

Iodine-rich foods This is the first group of foods to pay attention to when it comes to hyperthyroidism. This is explained by the fact that iodine will increase the activity of the thyroid gland, promoting the exacerbation of hyperthyroidism. Foods that should be abstained include: iodized salt, seaweed, algae or some seafood...
Foods with high sugar content In patients with hyperthyroidism, there are signs of carbohydrate metabolism disorders, affect the body's blood sugar control. At the same time, high sugar consumption increases the level of nervousness, a common symptom of the disease. Therefore, patients with hyperthyroidism should limit the use of products containing high sugar content such as: soft drinks, juices, candies or instant potatoes.
Types of "bad" fats Trans fats and saturated fats both make disease symptoms worse, affect the "good" cholesterol in the body as well as limit the effects of drugs. treatment. Saturated fat is found in red meat, fried foods or processed many times. While cookies, cakes and chips are high in trans fats. These are all foods that should be avoided when suffering from hyperthyroidism.
Coffee Caffeine is one of the substances that stimulate the thyroid gland to secrete too much thyroid hormone, thereby aggravating the situation of increased secretion of this hormone. Therefore, the use of coffee makes people with hyperthyroidism radiate more heat, people are always hot-tempered and uncomfortable. Therefore, this is a drink that people with hyperthyroidism should avoid.
Alcohol Use of alcohol or products containing alcohol restricts calcium absorption, aggravates calcium metabolism disorders in hyperthyroid people and causes osteoporosis complications.
Whole milk The fat content of whole milk is not recommended for patients with hyperthyroidism because it is difficult to digest. While the digestive ability of hyperthyroid patients is not as good as normal people, so when using this type of milk, the patient will be full of stomach, indigestion and aggravate symptoms in the gastrointestinal tract of the patient.

3. Where is the prestigious hyperthyroidism test?

Endocrinology - General Internal Medicine Department of Vinmec Times City International General Hospital is a reliable address to examine hyperthyroidism. The Department of Endocrinology belongs to the field of internal medicine, undertaking examination, diagnosis and treatment, based on disease characteristics - chronic diseases related to dysfunction of the endocrine system and hormones.
Common diseases include: thyroid disorders, hyperthyroidism, thyroiditis, thyroid cancer, Grave-Basedow's disease, diabetes, cholesterol disorders, pituitary and adrenal gland disorders, birth hormone disorders obstetrics, hypoglycemia, osteoporosis, rickets and osteomalacia, pituitary disorders, pituitary tumors,...
Specializes in applying new techniques in disease treatment: treating benign thyroid nodules with radiofrequency ablation technique (avoiding thyroid surgery for patients). Especially, there is a team of well-trained and experienced medical doctors:
Associate Professor, Doctor, Doctor Nguyen Thi Hoan Associate Professor, Doctorate, Doctor Chu Hoang Van Master, Doctor Pham Thi Thu Huong Master, Doctor Bui Minh Duc Doctor Nguyen Ngoc Son Doctor, Doctor Pham Thi Hong Hoa Master, Doctor Nguyen Thi Cam Tu
Master. Doctor. Vu Thi Duyen has more than 10 years of experience in general medical examination and treatment, especially has strengths in examination and treatment specialized in nephrology - Endocrinology.
The doctor has participated in many domestic and foreign seminars and is currently a Nephrologist - Endocrinology Department of General Internal Medicine, Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.
For detailed advice on the examination and treatment of hyperthyroidism at Vinmec, please register for an online examination HERE.