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
There is monumental evidence demonstrating why high soy diets are catastrophic to hypothyroidism sufferers, YET so many are advising their patients or clients to consume a diet as such. This is POOR, uninformed advice that should be avoided at all costs if you suffer from hypothyroidism and I'll tell you why.
Research has concluded that soy is estrogenic in nature. This means that human body reacts to it like its own supply of estrogen. Your body will try to adjust for elevated levels and in the process cause hormonal imbalances. More strictly, in terms of thyroid impact, estrogen and substances that mimic it block the thyroid gland from secreting thyroid hormone. Avoid soy containing products including: soy milk, edamame, tofu, soy burgers, soy cheese and all other soy. Avoid these and you'll avoid the negative thyroid consequences associated with their consumption.
Transgressor #2 - Polyunsaturated Fats
Media exposure has been given to the body of research that shows such great benefits polyunsaturated fats can create by incorporating into your diet. This research ignores or is ignorant of just as much evidence demonstrating the catastrophic effects polyunsaturated fats can have on sufferers of hypothyroidism.
Polyunsaturated fats actually block the ability of the thyroid gland to secrete thyroid hormone. They also block the transportation of thyroid hormone in circulation which doesn't allow it to be effectively distributed throughout the body. Not only that, these fats block your cells from being able to utilize thyroid hormone once they get it.
So now you're asking, "What foods and dietary groups contain these polyunsaturated fats?" Quite a number of vegetable oils, which include soybean oil, safflower oil and corn oil. The sandwich-making favorite mayonnaise is also high in polyunsaturated fat. Certain seeds and nuts, which include sunflower seeds, flax seeds (and their oil) as well walnuts are high in PUFs. Finally, take a look at the salad dressing you plan on dripping across those greens, many are derived from soybean oil and other culprits high in polyunsaturated fats.
Offender No. 1 - Soy
There is monumental evidence demonstrating why high soy diets are catastrophic to hypothyroidism sufferers, YET so many are advising their patients or clients to consume a diet as such. This is POOR, uninformed advice that should be avoided at all costs if you suffer from hypothyroidism and I'll tell you why.
Research has concluded that soy is estrogenic in nature. This means that human body reacts to it like its own supply of estrogen. Your body will try to adjust for elevated levels and in the process cause hormonal imbalances. More strictly, in terms of thyroid impact, estrogen and substances that mimic it block the thyroid gland from secreting thyroid hormone. Avoid soy containing products including: soy milk, edamame, tofu, soy burgers, soy cheese and all other soy. Avoid these and you'll avoid the negative thyroid consequences associated with their consumption.
Transgressor #2 - Polyunsaturated Fats
Media exposure has been given to the body of research that shows such great benefits polyunsaturated fats can create by incorporating into your diet. This research ignores or is ignorant of just as much evidence demonstrating the catastrophic effects polyunsaturated fats can have on sufferers of hypothyroidism.
Polyunsaturated fats actually block the ability of the thyroid gland to secrete thyroid hormone. They also block the transportation of thyroid hormone in circulation which doesn't allow it to be effectively distributed throughout the body. Not only that, these fats block your cells from being able to utilize thyroid hormone once they get it.
So now you're asking, "What foods and dietary groups contain these polyunsaturated fats?" Quite a number of vegetable oils, which include soybean oil, safflower oil and corn oil. The sandwich-making favorite mayonnaise is also high in polyunsaturated fat. Certain seeds and nuts, which include sunflower seeds, flax seeds (and their oil) as well walnuts are high in PUFs. Finally, take a look at the salad dressing you plan on dripping across those greens, many are derived from soybean oil and other culprits high in polyunsaturated fats.
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