Foods for Thyroid Disease

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To enhance thyroid function, individuals with thyroid disease should consume

a diet rich in vitamin C, riboflavin, niacin, and vitamin B6. In cases of

hypothyroidism where iodine is lacking, kelp and other iodine-rich foods

should be consumed to help restore thyroid function.

Because an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) can rob the skeleton of

calcium, a diet rich in calcium should be consumed. In addition, people with

hyperthyroidism may benefit from eating foods such as raw cruciferous

vegetables that contain a natural thyroid suppressor. Cabbage, radishes,

peaches, rutabagas, mustard greens, turnips, horseradish, soybeans, spinach,

peanuts, millet, and pine nuts are part of the food group that contains a

suppressor substance. On the flip side, people with hypothyroidism (an

underactive thyroid) should not eat suppressor foods in excess. In general,

cooking de-activates the goitrogens.

To maintain a healthy thyroid, it is important to consume foods rich in

tyrosine, zinc, beta-carotene, and vitamin E.

What You Should Eat & Why

calcium

Research suggests that calcium metabolism is altered among people with

hyperthyroidism, rendering them more susceptible to osteoporosis. Calcium

helps protect against osteoporosis.

Leading Food Sources of calcium: Broccoli, Bok choy, Amaranth, Salmon,

Soybeans, Yogurt, Milk, Kale, Tofu, Cheese, fresh, Beans, dried

iodine

Iodine is imporant because it is a major component of thyroid hormone.

Leading Food Sources of iodine: Salmon, Seaweed, Tuna

niacin

Niacin is required along with riboflavin and vitamin B6, for normal

manufacture of thyroid hormone.

Leading Food Sources of niacin: Rice, brown, Lamb, Pomegranates, Tuna, Wheat

Turkey, Chicken

riboflavin (vitamin B2)

Riboflavin is essential for normal manufacture of thyroid hormone.

Leading Food Sources of riboflavin (vitamin B2): Avocados, Clams, Yogurt,

Milk, Pork, fresh, Mushrooms, Lamb, Duck

vitamin B6

Vitamin B6 is required for normal manufacture of thyroid hormone.

Leading Food Sources of vitamin B6: Sweet potatoes, Avocados, Bananas,

Mangoes, Bok choy, Sunflower seeds, Tuna, Chick-peas, Salmon, Pork, fresh,

Potatoes, Turkey, Chicken, Rice, brown, Barley

vitamin C

Vitamin C plays a key role in boosting immune system—and thyroid

gland—function. It's important in the treatment of both hyperthyroidism and

hypothyroidism.

Leading Food Sources of vitamin C: Cabbage, red, Potatoes, Strawberries,

Tangerines & other mandarins, Peppers, bell, red, Oranges, Kiwi fruit

vitamin E

Vitamin E works with zinc and vitamin A to produce thyroid hormone.

Leading Food Sources of vitamin E: Broccoli, Mangoes, Almonds, Avocados,

Peanuts, Sunflower seeds, Brazil nuts

zinc

Zinc can help boost thyroid function and works with vitamin E and

beta-carotene to manufacture thyroid hormone.

Leading Food Sources of zinc: Barley, Chicken, Oysters, Crab, Beef, Lamb,

Wheat, Turkey

Date posted: 01/02/2000

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