Comingtocyberspace Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 So I read that goitrogen foods can slow your thyroid. Did anybody have any luck regulating thyroid without meds? What did you cut out of diet or add to diet to get thyroid back on track Sample list of goitrogen foods . Peanuts Pine Nuts Sweet Potatoes Spinach Pears Millet Strawberries Bamboo Shoots Kale Collard Greens Cauliflower Brussels Sprouts Broccoli Mustard Greens Radishes Rutabagas Turnips Cabbage Canola Bok Choy Horseradish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beforewisdom Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 You should see a medical doctor (MD). Many thyroid issues can not be controlled with diet alone and nobody here is qualified to prescribe treatment for you. Once you are on thyroid medication "goitrogen" foods should not matter: Thyroid Issues And Still Eating Soy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 It wouldn't hurt to start consuming some kelp (you can buy it as food although technically it's classed as a herb) which is a really good source of iodine. T3 and T4 are the two hormones that are produced by the thyroid gland, and iodine is essential for the thyroid gland to produce them. This is a good, simple starting point for any person with hypothyroidism but you should still continue to monitor your T3/T4 levels with your doctor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaia Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Getting iodine from kelp or any seaweed plant is a good source, but that might not be the problem. You could be getting enough iodine, but eating something that interferes with its metabolism. Caffeine has this effect, so coffee and green tea would then be a culprit. You need to first find out what the problem is, not just deal with the symptom. This is where tests and working with a doctor you can trust would be the most beneficial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comingtocyberspace Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 Did the thyroid blood tests and levels were off. I think it was from diet since I ate lot of goitrogens foods such as broccoli, kale, millet, peanuts, etc . Been trying to avoid a lot of goitrogen foods to see if that helps. Thanks for the advice in regard of iodine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stcalico Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 In the western world iodized salt or a supplement are the only reliable sources of iodine. http://www.theveganrd.com/2010/11/recommended-supplements-for-vegans.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comingtocyberspace Posted December 19, 2012 Author Share Posted December 19, 2012 great info in regards of iodine. I'm not sure if I will like Kelp because it has a lot of sodium. Anybody taking an over the counter iodine supplement. If so what would you recommend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbins Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Hi. I'm new to this board and just looking around, but this post caught my eye. I was diagnosed with a hypoactive thyroid 16 years ago and have done tons of research on trying to regulate it by diet or natural methods. i was determined that i would find a way to keep my levels normal without having to take a pill for the rest of my life, but have finally come to the conclusion that it is regulated and I feel much better when taking my prescription. I am on synthroid .125 mg and get my blood tested regularly. Since taking the prescription I have experienced less hair loss, not as cold or sluggish and have a lot more energy. There may be a way to regulate it properly without meds, but in my opinion....the meds work best. Good luck to you!S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lepiante Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Vitashine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comingtocyberspace Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 Bobbins, Are you male or female. If you are a female -- Did you not get your periods when you were hypothyroid What is vitashine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lepiante Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Vitashine is a vegan vitamin D3 supplement. this.. http://chriskresser.com/the-role-of-vitamin-d-deficiency-in-thyroid-disorders this.. http://chriskresser.com/the-gluten-thyroid-connection and this.. http://chriskresser.com/thyroid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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