What should people with Graves' disease eat and what should they eat?

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Nutrition is one of the important factors in supporting the prevention and control of Graves' disease. Some foods are rich in vitamins and minerals that have great effects in helping to significantly reduce the symptoms of the disease. However, there are also some other foods that contain ingredients that cause allergies or make the condition worse.

1. Overview of basedow's disease

Basedow's disease also known as Graves' disease or autoimmune hyperthyroidism. This type of disease usually affects mainly the thyroid gland, causing conditions such as goiter (enlarged thyroid) or hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), accompanied by typical symptoms such as trouble sleeping, easy agitation, extreme weight loss, increased heart rate, muscle weakness, osteoporosis and bulging eyes.
To effectively prevent and control Graves' disease, patients may need medication or some other treatment, in which nutrition plays an important role. Although foods do not cure Graves' disease, they are a good source of antioxidants and other important nutrients for the body, thereby providing significant relief. symptoms caused by the disease.
However, for people who are sensitive and prone to allergies, the use of certain foods can worsen the symptoms of Graves' disease and negatively impact the immune system, causing flare-ups. other health problems.

2. What do people with Graves' disease abstain from eating?

People with Graves' disease should consult a nutritionist to determine which foods to avoid. Here are some foods that you should avoid.

2.1. Gluten

According to research, people with thyroid disease often have a higher risk of Celiac disease than other people. Part of the reason is genetic. Moreover, foods containing gluten will make the treatment of autoimmune thyroid disease more difficult, including Graves' disease.
There are many foods or beverages that contain gluten these days, so you should read the nutrition label carefully before using it. Gluten is commonly found in:
Rye Barley Wheat and wheat products Grains, such as brown wheat, durum, farro or kamut Malt Triticale Yeast

2.2. Iodine

Nutrition experts revealed that when the body has an excess of iodine, it will trigger the symptoms of hyperthyroidism in the elderly or progress the disease in those who already have a condition. pre-existing illness. However, iodine is still a very necessary substance for health, so it is best to supplement with an adequate amount, so as not to lead to cases of iodine deficiency or excess in the body. Some foods are high in iodine, including:
Salt Dairy products, such as cheese, yogurt Breads Seafood, such as white fish, cod Some types of seaweed, or kelp

2.3 Animal meat

Some evidence also shows that people who eat salty foods are more likely to develop hyperthyroidism than those who follow a vegetarian diet. Therefore, people with Graves' disease should limit their intake of animal meat, including fish, chicken, or pork.

3. What should people with Graves' disease eat?

Besides the foods to avoid, Graves' patients should add the following foods to help improve the symptoms of the disease. Detail:

3.1. Foods rich in calcium

The body becomes more difficult to absorb calcium when you have hyperthyroidism. This can negatively affect bone health, causing problems like brittle bones and osteoporosis.
Therefore, the implementation of a calcium-rich diet can control the uncomfortable symptoms brought by Graves' disease. Some foods provide calcium, including:
Almonds Broccoli Kale Okra Sardines

3.2. Foods rich in vitamin D

In fact, vitamin D is an essential nutrient, making it easier for the body to absorb calcium from foods. Most vitamin D is made in the skin through absorption from sunlight. In addition, it is also abundant in some foods, such as:
Cod liver oil Sardines Tuna Salmon Mushrooms

3.3. Magnesium rich foods

The lack of magnesium also significantly affects the absorption of calcium by the body. When that happens, the symptoms of Basedow's disease can become more severe. To control them, you should add foods that are rich in this mineral, such as:
Dark chocolate Avocado Almonds Cashews Brazil nuts Pumpkin seeds Legumes

3.4. Foods rich in selenium

One of the major factors in the development of thyroid disease in people with Graves' disease is a deficiency of selenium. Selenium is an antioxidant, as well as an essential mineral in the body. A lack of this mineral can lead to conditions like bulging eyeballs or double vision. You should get more selenium through the following foods:
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