A balanced diet can help manage symptoms, prevent complications, and enhance the effectiveness of prescribed treatments for hypothyroidism patients. However, several myths prevail about what people with hypothyroidism can and can't eat - a doctor busts common misconceptions. World Thyroid Day: A global healthcare event celebrated on May 25, World Thyroid Day aims to create awareness about the significance of the thyroid gland and urge people to educate themselves about the conditions that can affect it.
Thyroid disease is the generic term for medical conditions that do not allow the thyroid gland - a crucial gland in the body - to produce a sufficient amount of hormones. When the thyroid gland starts secreting either more or lesser hormones than required, then it may have a negative impact on the human body. The condition when the thyroid gland produces too much hormones is called hyperthyroidism; and when it produces less than required hormones, it is called hypothyroidism.
Dietary Myths About Hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland is underactive, often leads to a plethora of dietary advice and misconceptions. Some of the common myths are about the consumption of cruciferous vegetables, Brazilian nuts, gluten, and iodine-rich foods. "A balanced diet can help manage symptoms, prevent complications, and enhance the effectiveness of prescribed treatments of hypothyroidism patients.
Proper nutrition aids in regulating metabolism, boosting energy level.
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