6 Foods That Negatively Affect Your Thyroid – What to Avoid or Limit

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Iodine is essential for the production of thyroid hormones (T3 and T4).
Iodine blockage by goitrogens can   worsen hypothyroidism   and lead to   goiter   (enlargement of the thyroid gland).

 

✅  Good news:
cooking   deactivates most goitrogens  .
Steaming or boiling cruciferous vegetables reduces their goitrogenic activity by up to 90%.

🟢  Tip:
Enjoy these nutrient-rich vegetables—but   cook them   if you have hypothyroidism.
Eat raw vegetables in moderation if you’re healthy and eating a balanced diet.

❌  2.   Soy products (especially unfermented ones)

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Food products worth paying attention to:

  • Soy milk, tofu, edamame, soy protein isolate, soy sauce

Soy contains   isoflavones   (such as genistein), which are   phytoestrogens   — plant compounds that can:

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