Hypothyroidism and dark leafy greens

imamomwifedaughter
imamomwifedaughter Posts: 26 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Does anyone know If it's true that someone with thyroid issues shouldn't eat dark green leafy vegetables? I read this somewhere recently.

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  • TheDevastator
    TheDevastator Posts: 1,626 Member
    I believe it was all cruciferous vegetables and I've never agreed with it.
  • MelaniaTrump
    MelaniaTrump Posts: 2,694 Member
    edited May 2016
    Probably the iodine.
    http://www.endocrineweb.com/conditions/hypothyroidism/news-update-can-kale-cause-hypothyroidism
    Much to do about nothing. Media hype.
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    vegetables can block the thyroid's ability to absorb iodine, but one can be selective about the amount of veggies they eat at one time and supposedly cooking them and not eating the raw.

    I have low t4 and still eat vegatables.
  • pinggolfer96
    pinggolfer96 Posts: 2,248 Member
    I have hypo and that does not stop me from eating 2-3lbs of vegetables a day....and that's not an exaggeration either....
  • Kib13
    Kib13 Posts: 38 Member
    Consider speaking to your doctor and pharmacist about it. You should be able to call and leave a message for your doctor or possibly schedule a phone appointment.
  • lucys1225
    lucys1225 Posts: 597 Member
    From what I was told by my doctor, as long as you cook your cruciferous vegetables it's fine.
  • ktilton70130
    ktilton70130 Posts: 211 Member
    I have hypothyroidism and I have not had any problems eating green leafy veggies. you should be fine.
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    I hate dark green leafy vegetables so this has never come up, but it's good info to be aware of.
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    imamomwifedaughter wrote: »
    Does anyone know If it's true that someone with thyroid issues shouldn't eat dark green leafy vegetables? I read this somewhere recently.

    Most dark leafy vegetables can interfere with the thyroid when eaten raw. When cooked they are fine.

    If you wonder if they are problem for you I'd suggest asking your doctor.

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