Hypothyroidism Diet Foods to Eat, Foods to Avoid
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3. Foods Containing Iodine and Kelp
Under normal circumstances, the thyroid gland requires iodine to produce thyroxine. In the United States, iodine is present in many foods. People with hypothyroidism who take synthetic thyroid replacement medication should only use iodine supplements, like kelp, under medical supervision, because they can interfere with the benefits of their medication.
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Occasionally consuming foods containing kelp isn't harmful.6‘Thyroid and Diet Factsheet.’ British Thyroid Foundation, www.btf-thyroid.org/thyroid-and-diet-factsheet.,8Team, Chronic Conditions. ‘Foods and Supplements You Should Avoid With Thyroid Issues.’ Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic, Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic, 5 Oct. 2020, health.clevelandclinic.org/thyroid-issues-what-you-need-to-know-about-diet-and-supplements/. Note that table salt has added iodine to avoid a deficiency in this nutrient. Himalayan salt contains very little amounts of iodine in its natural form.
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