Showing posts with label Hypothyroidism Diet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hypothyroidism Diet. Show all posts

Sunday, January 6, 2013

Hypothyroidism Diet

A well-planned hypothyroidism diet is crucial for managing symptoms, and at the same time, losing weight. Leaf through this article to understand healthy food items and foods to avoid in the hypothyroidism diet plan.


A healthy thyroid is responsible for secreting normal amount of thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) required by the body. In case of an underactive thyroid gland, it produces low levels of hormone, a medical condition called hypothyroidism. The primary role of thyroid hormone is to regulate growth rate and body metabolism. And lack of the same leads to several medical conditions. Treatment for thyroid hormone deficiency is done with medications, surgery (if required) and hypothyroidism diet. Also, an underactive thyoid diet is suggested for effectual absorption of treatment medicines.