Pooja Kumar Pooja Kumar Asked 8 months ago

What to eat to improve thyroid function?

I've recently been diagnosed with a mild thyroid issue, and my doctor said diet plays a role. I want to know what foods I should eat to help improve my thyroid function. Are there any specific things I should focus on?

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Srinivas Rao Srinivas Rao Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

My family often talks about including more iodine-rich foods like seaweed or using iodized salt for thyroid. But honestly, it's best to discuss with an endocrinologist first. Sometimes, certain foods can interfere with medication absorption. Always listen to your doctor.

Rashmi Devi Rashmi Devi Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Before changing your diet too much, please get your thyroid levels checked properly by a doctor. What works for one person might not work for another, especially with hormonal issues. They can tell you exactly what deficiencies or excesses you might have.

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Santosh Kumar Santosh Kumar Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Bhai, for thyroid, my sister eats more lentils, whole grains, and lots of vegetables. She also avoids too much cabbage and broccoli raw, says it's not good for her thyroid. And she drinks water in a copper pot. Simple home remedies sometimes help, but listen to the doctor first.

Arjun Sharma Arjun Sharma Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

For thyroid, focusing on selenium and zinc rich foods can be helpful, like nuts (brazil nuts are great!) and lean meats if you eat them. And staying active, like a brisk walk daily, can also help overall metabolism, but do confirm with your doc if you have any existing condition.

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Pawan Gupta Pawan Gupta Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Dekho, for thyroid, focus on clean eating. Less processed junk, more fresh sabzi and fruits. Some people say avoid soy and goitrogenic foods like raw cabbage. But honestly, ek bar doctor se confirm kar lo, they know best. Don't just blindly follow internet gyan.

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