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You may have not heard of the term "goitrogenic" or "goitrogenic foods," however these foods and dietary components that can cause inflammation of the thyroid gland (goiter) and thus inhibit its proper functioning. Most foods that are considered "goitrogenic" are only harmful to those suffering from hypothyroidism and not those with normal functioning thyroids. Having said that, let us take a look at two MAJOR dietary groups contributing to the worsening of your hypothyroidism.
Offender No. 1 - Soy
The evidence is clear however, many consultants are proponents of hypothyroid diets that are high in soy. Do not consume this uninformed advice.
Soy components when consumed in the diet and enter the body are known to be estrogenic. This means that the body responds and reacts to them like estrogen. It mimics estrogen. Your body will try to adjust to elevated levels and subsequently cause hormonal imbalance. Aside from that estrogen inhibits the thyroid gland from from secreting thyroid hormone. Avoid the following: edamame, soy milk, tofu, soy burgers and other soy derived products. Staying away from soy based foods will enable a better functioning thyroid gland.
Culprit #2 - Polyunsaturated Fats
Some research has hit the media that touts the health benefits of polyunsaturated fats. These findings and reporting are limited in that they do not discuss the disasterous effects this wreaks on the thyroid glands of hypothyroidism sufferers.
The ability of the thyroid gland itself to secrete thyroid hormone is inhibited by polyunsaturated fats. They not only block the transportation of thyroid hormone not allowing it be distributed efficiently to the tissues throughout the body, they block your cell from being able to use thyroid hormone when its finally received.
What foods are high in polyunsaturated fats and thus need to put on your no-no list? A lot of vegetable oils including soybean oil, safflower oil and then there's corn oil. Mayonnaise also happens to be high in these PUFs. Watch out for some seeds and nuts including flax seeds (and flax seed oil), sunflower seeds and walnuts. One last admonition, check your salad dressing because most are heavily comprised of high polyunsaturated fat culprit, soybean oil as well as others.
Offender No. 1 - Soy
The evidence is clear however, many consultants are proponents of hypothyroid diets that are high in soy. Do not consume this uninformed advice.
Soy components when consumed in the diet and enter the body are known to be estrogenic. This means that the body responds and reacts to them like estrogen. It mimics estrogen. Your body will try to adjust to elevated levels and subsequently cause hormonal imbalance. Aside from that estrogen inhibits the thyroid gland from from secreting thyroid hormone. Avoid the following: edamame, soy milk, tofu, soy burgers and other soy derived products. Staying away from soy based foods will enable a better functioning thyroid gland.
Culprit #2 - Polyunsaturated Fats
Some research has hit the media that touts the health benefits of polyunsaturated fats. These findings and reporting are limited in that they do not discuss the disasterous effects this wreaks on the thyroid glands of hypothyroidism sufferers.
The ability of the thyroid gland itself to secrete thyroid hormone is inhibited by polyunsaturated fats. They not only block the transportation of thyroid hormone not allowing it be distributed efficiently to the tissues throughout the body, they block your cell from being able to use thyroid hormone when its finally received.
What foods are high in polyunsaturated fats and thus need to put on your no-no list? A lot of vegetable oils including soybean oil, safflower oil and then there's corn oil. Mayonnaise also happens to be high in these PUFs. Watch out for some seeds and nuts including flax seeds (and flax seed oil), sunflower seeds and walnuts. One last admonition, check your salad dressing because most are heavily comprised of high polyunsaturated fat culprit, soybean oil as well as others.
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