Hypothyroidism : Best food to eat and Food to avoid

 

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In this article you will get know "Hypothyroidism : Best food to eat and Food to avoid".

Hypothyroidism is the condition in which thyroid gland fails to produce enough thyroid hormone or also called under active thyroid.

In the early stage of hypothyroidism, it doesn't cause noticeable symptoms.

 

Symptoms of Hypothyroidism

Symptoms are depend on the severity of the hypothyroidism. 

• Weight gain

• Constipation

• Fatigue 

• Increased sensitivity to cold

• Dry skin

• Puffy face

• Muscle weakness

• Increased blood cholesterol level

• Muscle aches 

• Hair thinning 

• Slowed heart rate

• Depression

• Enlarged thyroid gland

 

Symptoms in Infant 

• Difficulty in breathing 

• Hoarse crying

• Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes

 

 Symptoms in Teen

• Delayed development of permanent teeth

• Poor growth

• Delayed puberty

• Poor mental development

 

 Cause of Hypothyroidism

• Autoimmune disease 

• Radiation therapy

• Medication

• Thyroid surgery

• Iodine deficiency 

   

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 What complication can occur due to hypothyroidism

• Goiter

• Heart problem

• Mental health issue

• Peripheral neuropathy

• Infertility

• Birth defects

 

Risk factor of Hypothyroidism 

• Family history 

• Females 

• Suffering from autoimmune disease 

• Being last 60 yrs old

 

Food for hypothyroidism 

• Meat (Chicken, lamb etc.)

• Fish 

• Vegetables 

• Fruits (all fruits include Berries, banana, oranges, tomatoes)

• Drink more water

• All dairy products

 

Food to avoid

• Highly processed food

• Millet

• Supplements

• Food contains goitrogen (goitrogen are compounds which may affect thyroid)

• Soy, Gluten

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