THEIs a gluten-free diet good for the thyroid? Can I eat soy if I have hypothyroidism? Do cabbage and broccoli interfere with thyroid hormones?
The campaign “From the palate to the thyroid” answers these and many other questions about the right diet for thyroid health“, sponsored by the Italian Society of Endocrinology: on the site latiroide.it as well as finding materials and videos to learn more about the functioning of this gland and its possibility of requesting telematic consultations with specialists, you can download a rich recipe book of dishes and tips for thyroid-saving nutrition.
Perfect for women, more at risk of disorders: 20 percent develop a problem during their lifetime and it is often hypothyroidisma decline in the functionality of the gland which can cause tiredness, weight gain, dry and pale skin and mainly affects women between 55 and 64 years old. For them and for all the others the project is an opportunity for health.
red cabbage, green tiger tomato, blueberries, shalots, squashes, red potatoes, braeburn apples
«A varied diet, personalized based on age and lifestyle, especially if abundant in iodine and selenium, helps prevent some thyroid dysfunctions. Clarifying things is, however, essential because there are many false myths on the subject” explains Annamaria Colao, endocrinologist at the Federico II University of Naples. An example is the gluten-free diet: «Many believe that thyroid function improves even in the absence of celiac disease, but this is not the case; indeed, a poorly managed gluten-free diet could cause nutritional deficiencies” says Maria Grazia Castagna, endocrinologist at the University of Siena.
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