soy and HYPO thyroidism --temperature?

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love4fitnesslove4food_wechange
love4fitnesslove4food_wechange Posts: 6,897 Member
edited October 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I am terrified that I may be doing tremendous damage to my thyroid gland. I've been consuming about 60-75 grams of soy protein a day and I took my temperature today and it was 96.3 or something crazy.

Temperature is an indication of thyroid functioning (According to some people in the field) and I am worried that I may be doing damage.

Thoughts? There has been speculation that the phytoestrogens in soy can impair thyroid functioning.

People want to take there temperature and report how much soy they eat daily? lol.

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  • summertime_girl
    summertime_girl Posts: 3,945 Member
    I have cut out just about all soy. I have Hashimoto's thyroiditis (a hypothyroid issue), and it's not worth it to eat. I do have some occasionally, and if it's cooked into things, but I don't deliberately eat it.

    I haven't tracked my basal body temperature in forever, and I was already cutting out soy the last time I did, so I don't know if it had any impact temp-wise.
  • quietlywinning
    quietlywinning Posts: 889 Member
    My temp is always right at 97. If it is 98.6, I'm SICK. It's been that way for about 30 years. I consume little to no soy, as I mostly cook from scratch due to other family members' food allergies. Hypothyroidism runs in my family, but I have not sought any diagnosis or treatment.

    I'm on the fence about how much damage soy does to the thyroid. Some studies strongly suggest it, others are non-conclusive. Of course, it is hard to find out who is funding the studies - my guess is the soy industry funds the ones that don't find a problem with soy, lol. But I could never get on the "eat soy" bandwagon. Moderation is important in most anything.
  • sarahkatara
    sarahkatara Posts: 826 Member
    I have hypothyroidism too and i would say just consult the GP. they'll probably check your levels and everything and will be able to tell you from there. cut down a bit on the soy until you can see them.
  • love4fitnesslove4food_wechange
    love4fitnesslove4food_wechange Posts: 6,897 Member
    I just got my levels checked about 6 weeks ago so I doubt they'll do it again (insurance costs) within a reasonable amount of time. No more soy in large quantities.

    I wish there was some way to KNOW the impact that it has. I hate that the research has to be so biased.
  • dippystick
    dippystick Posts: 168 Member
    My temp is always right at 97. If it is 98.6, I'm SICK. It's been that way for about 30 years. I consume little to no soy, as I mostly cook from scratch due to other family members' food allergies. Hypothyroidism runs in my family, but I have not sought any diagnosis or treatment.

    I'm on the fence about how much damage soy does to the thyroid. Some studies strongly suggest it, others are non-conclusive. Of course, it is hard to find out who is funding the studies - my guess is the soy industry funds the ones that don't find a problem with soy, lol. But I could never get on the "eat soy" bandwagon. Moderation is important in most anything.

    I'm this way too. I thought I was the only one. My normal temp is usually around 97. If I have to go to the doctor and they say I have a low grade fever of 99, I always tell them, normal for me is 97. That sure changes things.

    I don't care for soy, never have so having thyroid issues gives me something to tell people that they understand so they no longer try to convince me of the benefits of soy.
  • love4fitnesslove4food_wechange
    love4fitnesslove4food_wechange Posts: 6,897 Member
    My temp is always right at 97. If it is 98.6, I'm SICK. It's been that way for about 30 years. I consume little to no soy, as I mostly cook from scratch due to other family members' food allergies. Hypothyroidism runs in my family, but I have not sought any diagnosis or treatment.

    I'm on the fence about how much damage soy does to the thyroid. Some studies strongly suggest it, others are non-conclusive. Of course, it is hard to find out who is funding the studies - my guess is the soy industry funds the ones that don't find a problem with soy, lol. But I could never get on the "eat soy" bandwagon. Moderation is important in most anything.

    I'm this way too. I thought I was the only one. My normal temp is usually around 97. If I have to go to the doctor and they say I have a low grade fever of 99, I always tell them, normal for me is 97. That sure changes things.

    I don't care for soy, never have so having thyroid issues gives me something to tell people that they understand so they no longer try to convince me of the benefits of soy.

    So do you have a thyroid condition or naturally low temp?
  • servilia
    servilia Posts: 3,452 Member
    I have a thyroid condition and low body temp. But I stay away from soy - not only because of its effects on thyroid, but its possible interference with sex hormones and gonadotrophins. The stuff is garbage in my personal and humble opinion - I mean a little bit here and there is fine but I would not be eating it on a regular basis. Well unless I came from an ethnic group that has been eating tons of it for centuries.

    ps for ladies your body temp will vary throughout your cycle - lower before ovulation and higher after. So if you're looking for an average temp, take it for three days in the beginning of your cycle (after your period starts).
  • dippystick
    dippystick Posts: 168 Member
    My temp is always right at 97. If it is 98.6, I'm SICK. It's been that way for about 30 years. I consume little to no soy, as I mostly cook from scratch due to other family members' food allergies. Hypothyroidism runs in my family, but I have not sought any diagnosis or treatment.

    I'm on the fence about how much damage soy does to the thyroid. Some studies strongly suggest it, others are non-conclusive. Of course, it is hard to find out who is funding the studies - my guess is the soy industry funds the ones that don't find a problem with soy, lol. But I could never get on the "eat soy" bandwagon. Moderation is important in most anything.

    I'm this way too. I thought I was the only one. My normal temp is usually around 97. If I have to go to the doctor and they say I have a low grade fever of 99, I always tell them, normal for me is 97. That sure changes things.

    I don't care for soy, never have so having thyroid issues gives me something to tell people that they understand so they no longer try to convince me of the benefits of soy.

    So do you have a thyroid condition or naturally low temp?

    I do have a thyroid condition. I have trouble with very cold or hot temps. I don't tolerate either very well. My normal temp for years, even after thyroid meds is close to the 97 degree mark.
  • Ral263
    Ral263 Posts: 318 Member
    I just recently took all soy out of my diet-- I used to have 2 scoops of soy protein powder every day, on top of a cup or two of soymilk. My temperature is always at like, 96. I was having a lot of issues with my birth control, so my doctor suggested that I switch to something with less estrogen, and cut out all soy. It's been two weeks since then, and I've already lost 4 pounds and I'm not hormonal and crazy. Don't know if thats from the soy or the BCP, but either way, it's working. And I'd so much rather not have something super processed in my diet, especially when the verdict is still out on how exactly it affects you.
  • fiberartist219
    fiberartist219 Posts: 1,865 Member
    The real question is: how do you feel?

    Personally, soy doesn't affect me much, and the last time I asked a nurse what a low temperature meant, she brushed it off as nothing.

    If you are feeling sluggish, then you might want to ditch the soy. If you feel good, keep eating it and you're fine.
  • Coyla
    Coyla Posts: 444 Member
    I have a thyroid condition and low body temp. But I stay away from soy - not only because of its effects on thyroid, but its possible interference with sex hormones and gonadotrophins. The stuff is garbage in my personal and humble opinion - I mean a little bit here and there is fine but I would not be eating it on a regular basis. Well unless I came from an ethnic group that has been eating tons of it for centuries.

    I never knew soy could do this. I just know I've had to give it up, because it causes me to retain water. And withdrawing from it causes mood problems until it's fully out of my system. I can't even have a small amount without a reaction.
  • xcjumper
    xcjumper Posts: 207 Member
    Soy is a phytoestrogen. Which means its a dietary estrogen....in my opinion consuming extra estrogen is not a good idea.

    Yep I agree that soy is crap! It is just a super cheap protein source that makes it easy (and cheap) for manufactures to use in products. I try my best to stay away from all soy. I am also hypothyroid so for me it's really not a good idea. I don't give the stuff to any of my animals either and especially not my horses which means no processed grain because there is not one that doesn't have soy!! Grrr.... Horses will become aggressive and mares will sometimes have a pseudo pregnancy..among other problems.

    I really only have it in my protein powder because the ones that I have tried without it are just gross and gritty tasting. I really watch labels now but it's really hard to stay completely away from.

    My personal response is that the soy is not responsible for your low temp (I would check your thyroid again and with a knowledgeable doctor not just a general practice md) but I would decrease the amounts your ingesting if at all possible.
  • quietlywinning
    quietlywinning Posts: 889 Member
    I have a thyroid condition and low body temp. But I stay away from soy - not only because of its effects on thyroid, but its possible interference with sex hormones and gonadotrophins. The stuff is garbage in my personal and humble opinion - I mean a little bit here and there is fine but I would not be eating it on a regular basis. Well unless I came from an ethnic group that has been eating tons of it for centuries.

    ps for ladies your body temp will vary throughout your cycle - lower before ovulation and higher after. So if you're looking for an average temp, take it for three days in the beginning of your cycle (after your period starts).

    It doesn't matter what day of the month it is, my temp is 97.
  • servilia
    servilia Posts: 3,452 Member
    I have a thyroid condition and low body temp. But I stay away from soy - not only because of its effects on thyroid, but its possible interference with sex hormones and gonadotrophins. The stuff is garbage in my personal and humble opinion - I mean a little bit here and there is fine but I would not be eating it on a regular basis. Well unless I came from an ethnic group that has been eating tons of it for centuries.

    ps for ladies your body temp will vary throughout your cycle - lower before ovulation and higher after. So if you're looking for an average temp, take it for three days in the beginning of your cycle (after your period starts).

    It doesn't matter what day of the month it is, my temp is 97.

    Then something is off with your hormones. Unless you're taking your temp at a random time of the day. You're supposed to take it first thing in the morning.
  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    You know, it's funny. I just ran across hypothyroidism this morning on google trying to find out why I'm so damn cold all the time. (Just a few years ago, 60f was shorts and t-shirt for me.) My normal body temp tends to be 98.6...

    Measured 97.6 just now.

    FWIW, until recently I ate a LOT of soy protein. Now maybe 12-24g a day.
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