Hypothyroidism Diet Foods to Eat, Foods to Avoid

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9. Selenium-Rich Foods

Selenium is a nutrient necessary for efficient thyroid function. It's found in poultry, meat, fish and Brazil nuts.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/.

Evidence indicates that taking selenium supplements may be useful to some people with hypothyroidism if they have insufficient selenium intakes. It's best to obtain the nutrient through a balanced diet, but selenium supplementation of up to 200 micrograms per day may be helpful in some cases. Further study is needed, and those with hypothyroidism should check with their doctors before taking selenium supplements.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/.^,14Ventura, Mara, et al. ‘Selenium and Thyroid Disease: From Pathophysiology to Treatment.’ International Journal of Endocrinology, Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2017, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5307254/.