THYROID:

Thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland situated at the base of the front of the neck. It sits below the voice box & on the top of the trachea. The small, 2 inches gland consists of 2 lobes, one on each side of the windpipe, connected by a small bridge of thyroid tissue called the isthmus. The two main hormones released by thyroid are T3 Triiodothyronine & T4 Thyroxine 

CAUSES THYROID PROBLEMS:

The main causes of thyroid problems are IODINE DEFICIENCY, AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS & SURGICAL INTERVENTION. STRESS alone do not cause thyroid disorder but it can make the condition worse its impact occurs by slowing down the body metabolism

THYROID PROBLEMS:

There are two main types of thyroid:  

➤ HYPERTHYROIDISM:

 A condition when thyroid produces too much thyroxine i.e. becomes overactive. Levels of T3 & T4 increases & TSH level decreases.

HYPOTHYROIDISM:

 A condition when thyroid produces less thyroxine. Levels of T3 & T4 decreases & TSH levels increase. 

EARLY WARNING SIGNS:

Early warning signs of thyroid issues are mainly

➤ Fatigue

➤ Weight loss

➤ Weight gain 

➤ Slow heart rate 

➤ Increased heart rate

➤ Heat intolerance

➤ Cold intolerance

➤ Voice change

➤ Dry skin

DIET FOR THYROID PATIENTS:

As we know, a good & balanced diet is very important for good health. Many physical & mental health problems can be controlled by using a balanced diet. 

Thyroid patients can also control symptoms by using a good diet. 

DIET GOOD FOR THYROID PATIENT:

➤ Milk: Fortified milk not only adds Vitamin D to your diet but also a significant amount of Calcium, Proteins & Iodine.

 

➤Vegetables & Fruits: Vegetables & fruits are not only good for the gastric tract but they also provide a significant amount of vitamins, proteins to the body that are important to maintain hormonal balance. Certain vegetables & fruits play a vital role in hormone production by the thyroid gland for example, broccoli, cauliflower, collard greens, peas & fruits like peaches, plum, pears, raspberries, strawberries. Fruits also play a role of antioxidants which play a role against free radicals which increase the risk of hypothyroidism.   

➤Lemon: Lemon basically blocks the antibodies that stimulate the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormone, hence normalizing an overactive Thyroid.

 

➤ Honey: Natural honey has several vital roles in the body, one of them is to destroy the toxins of the body. Honey also contains OMEGA-3 fatty acid which balances the thyroid hormones.

 

➤Coconut Water & oil: Coconut is one of the best food for the thyroid patient as it improves the slow & sluggish metabolism.

 

 ➤Dry Fruits: Dry fruits like almonds, cashews are good sources of Iron. Brazil Nut also provides Selenium to the Thyroid gland.

DIET NOT GOOD FOR THYROID PATIENT:

There are eatables that are not good for Thyroid patients as they aggravate the symptoms as they contain GOITROGENS which are known as irritants to the thyroid gland which includes Tofu, Soy Milk, coffee, Beverages, Edamame beans.

DIETARY ROUTINE FOR THYROID PATIENTS:

Patients should also follow a proper diet plan of a nutritionist which consists of a balanced amount of vitamins, minerals, iron for production & regulation of thyroid gland.

Test to rule out thyroid Disorder:

• Thyroid profile (T3, T4, TSH)