DIET TO CONTROL THYROID

                                                            THYROID

Thyroid disease is a very common problem among the people. It affects almost 70-80% of population. Thyroid is basically a butterfly shaped gland located in front of the neck. This gland uses iodine from the food that we eat, to produce  thyroid hormones. This hormone helps in regulating the metabolism of the body. It delivers energy to the cells of the body. The important hormones released by thyroid glands are thyroxine (T4) and triodothyronine (T3).

 TYPES OF THYROID

The types of thyroid common in most of the people are :-

1- Hypothyroidism 

2- Hyperthyroidism

HYPOTHYROIDISM

It happens when thyroid gland is under active. When thyroid gland produces little amount of hormones then it leads to hypothyroidism.

                                     SYMPTOMS

• Feeling tired
• Weight gain
• Depression
• Dry hair
• Dry skin
• Constipation
• Slow metabolism
• Fatigue
• Feeling cold
• Excessive menstrual bleeding

HYPERTHYROIDISM

It happens when thyroid gland is over active. When thyroid gland produces large amount of hormones then it leads to hypothyroidism.

                                                               SYMPTOMS

• Weight loss
• Excessive sweating
• Muscle weakness
• Diarrhea
• Irregular heart rate
• Shortness of breath
• High blood pressure
• Nervousness
• Feeling more heat
• Irregular menstrual period

FOOD TO EAT AND CONTROL IN HYPOTHYROIDISM

1- Take iodine rich food as it balances the thyroid hormones. It includes cow’s milk, eggs, salmon, tuna, yogurt etc.

2- Avoid soya products like tofu, miso etc.

3- Take vitamin rich food as it helps in producing thyroid hormones. It includes almonds, peanuts, mangoes, potatoes, brown rice, pineapple, sunflower seeds etc.

4- Take zinc rich food like beef, oysters, chicken, crab etc.

5- Avoid gluten grains and sugars.

6- Avoid dietary supplements like iodine supplements.

FOOD TO EAT AND CONTROL IN HYPERTHYROIDISM

1- Take lithium rich food like onions, asparagus, melons, parsley, potatoes, grapes etc.

2- Avoid food rich in iodine such as garlic, oats, coconut, strawberries, maize, tomatoes, apple, mangoes etc.

3- Avoid cinnamon, fennel, ground ivy, seaweeds.

4- Avoid seafood.

5- Add pomegranate or grapes, chestnuts or nuts in your diet as it helps in decreasing the production of thyroid hormones.

6- Add food rich in caffeic and chlorogenic acid in your diet. It includes celery, lemons, pumpkins, peppers, cucumber, carrots, plums, eggplants, wheat etc.

                  USEFUL TISP

• Don’t skip your medicine. Make a habit of taking it as a part of your daily routine.

• Take a proper diet and avoid food that may harm you.