Thyroid and soy

Mariejaelchen
Mariejaelchen Posts: 3 Member
edited November 2024 in Challenges
I recently learned that soy reduces the effectiveness of the thyroid meds. Its back to basics now. Most foods have soy in it. So we have to buy foods for the things that are NOT in it. Gluten free, sugar free, fat free, and now soy free at least for me.

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  • andreaen
    andreaen Posts: 365 Member
    edited March 2018
    Sadly this is true, but why do you have to go off sugar, gluten and fat?
  • MostlyWater
    MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member
    Well, it's debatable. If you Google thyroid, you'll see a thousand things to avoid, including cruciferous vegetables. My dr said that since I'm on Synthroid I can have things on the Bad list.
  • Grimmerick
    Grimmerick Posts: 3,342 Member
    Thats tough! Here is a recipe for you ;) I always thought this was funny

    https://i.imgur.com/TRW2QRl.mp4

  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Mariejaelchen wrote: »
    I recently learned that soy reduces the effectiveness of the thyroid meds. Its back to basics now. Most foods have soy in it. So we have to buy foods for the things that are NOT in it. Gluten free, sugar free, fat free, and now soy free at least for me.

    Why gluten free, sugar free, and fat free?
  • deannalfisher
    deannalfisher Posts: 5,600 Member
    there is limited to no research supporting the gluten free, sugar free, fat free diet for thyroid issues; the soy issue is documented, but honestly all my endo said that meant was avoid having any soy products within about 3hrs either side of taking meds
  • solieco1
    solieco1 Posts: 1,559 Member
    edited March 2018
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  • Mariejaelchen
    Mariejaelchen Posts: 3 Member
    I was just saying that we have to buy foods that are free of gluten, sugar, fat and who knows what else. I am only looking at foods without soy.
  • Mariejaelchen
    Mariejaelchen Posts: 3 Member
    Grimmerick wrote: »
    Thats tough! Here is a recipe for you ;) I always thought this was funny

    https://i.imgur.com/TRW2QRl.mp4

    Absolutely perfect.

  • deannalfisher
    deannalfisher Posts: 5,600 Member
    Mariejaelchen wrote: »
    I was just saying that we have to buy foods that are free of gluten, sugar, fat and who knows what else. I am only looking at foods without soy.

    and we are saying that you don't have to...you are buying into woo...
  • freespirit6315
    freespirit6315 Posts: 119 Member
    Your right when I first started having trouble with my thyroid had my right side taken out I started researching about it and along with my doctor who agreed they tell you to stay away from all soy products I try to do the best I can but on the list it says to stop eating gluten and to watch the carbs it's got a big list of green vegetables you stop eating or limtit intake of these veggies. t's not easy I'm 55 and I had my right side of my thyroid taken out one week before my 50th birthday has not been perfect about in relation to the diet for my thyroid but I'm really trying now so I wish you the best on on the health of your thyroid.
  • freespirit6315
    freespirit6315 Posts: 119 Member
    Soy is the worst, but gluten also effects your thyroid. I have problems with my thyroid too so I have to be careful with what I eat. Only have half of my thyroid left.

  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 35,148 Member
    I'm 62, severely hypothyroid, adequately treated on 175mcg generic synthroid daily, and I lost weight just fine (50+ pounds in less than a year at 59-60), while eating all that stuff: Tofu, tempeh, miso, edamame, dry-roasted soybeans, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, bread, seitan, nuts, olive oil, avocados, cheese, you name it, and plenty of them. TSH levels tested every 6 months, staying steady, and I feel fine.

    YMMV, but it seems the negative effects are not universal.
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