WORLD THYROID DAY - MAY 25
THYROID
*Thyroid gland is basically one of the largest endocrine glands present in the neck below the thyroid cartilage.
* It has a butterfly like shape with two wings attached by a middle part.
* This gland controls most of the body's organ functions such as usage of energy by the body, making proteins and controlling the body's sensitivity to other hormones.
* It involved in the production of thyroid hormones.
* The Thyroid gland uses iodine from food sources like seafood, bread and salt to produce thyroid hormones.
TYPES OF THYROID DISORDERS
* There are two types of thyroid disorders.
HYPOTHYROIDISM
REASON :Production of thyroid hormone below the normal levels.
SYMPTOMS : Tiredness, cold intolerance and weight gain.
CAUSES :
1. Inflammation of Thyroid gland
2 Iodine deficiency
3. Pregnancy
4 Problems with thyroid at birth
5. Pituitary gland damage.
TREATMENT :
1. Medications
2. DIET :
| HYPOTHYROIDISM (LOW THYROID FUNCTION) | |
| Food items to be eaten | Food items to be avoided |
| Iodine rich foods like iodized salt, seafood etc | Soy products and soybeans |
| Foods rich in antioxidants and vitamin C such as tomatoes, cherries, squash, bell peppers etc | Raw foods like cabbage, broccoli, mustard greens, kale, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, pears, peaches, strawberries, radishes, spinach, turnip, peanuts, millets etc (should be eaten cooked in small quantities) |
| Skimmed dairy products | Soya milk |
| Foods rich in vitamin B and iron like whole grains, fresh and sea vegetables | Red meat |
| Vitamins or minerals supplements particularly iron after consulting your physician | Whole milk or heavy cream |
| Skinless chicken | Excess butter |
| Beans and nuts( for protein) | |
| Dairy products | |
| Fish, eggs and mushrooms (for omega 3) | |
| Berries (for antioxidants) | |
HYPERTHYROIDISM
REASON :Excessive production of thyroid hormone.
SYMPTOMS :Increased Heart rate, Depression, Weight loss and Cognitive slowing.
Hyperthyroid/ Overactive Thyroid Diet:
| HYPERTHYROIDISM ( OVERACTIVE THYROID FUNCTION) | |
| Food items to be eaten | Food items to be avoided |
| Olive oil (for cooking) | Soft drinks |
| Honey (as a sweetener) | Foods containing concentrated sweeteners, sugar, sugarcane, corn syrup and chocolate |
| Apricots | Alcohol and caffeine |
| Vegetables and grains | Pasta and white bread |
| Whole wheat pasta and brown bread | Red meat like mutton and pork |
| Walnuts | antibiotics |
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