Diet with thyroid nodules

summary

Thyroid nodules are mild, swollen, soft and unconsciousness. With nodules enlargement, nodules and symptoms can occur when swelling occurs. But thyroid function is normal. The age of onset is usually 40~50 years or older. The incidence rate of female is higher than that of male, and the disease is long. What should the diet that has thyroid nodule notice?

Diet with thyroid nodules

Iodine: it is the component of thyroxine. If hyperthyroidism is given iodine compounds, it can increase the storage of thyroxine and reduce its release. However, excess will affect the source of anti thyroxine treatment food: kelp and seafood are the main sources. In addition, there are also some contents in green leafy vegetables, meat, eggs, milk, cereals and salt added with iodine.

Heat: because of hyperthyroidism, the body's metabolic rate will increase, so every day can increase the required heat.

It is advisable to eat more immunity enhancing foods, such as Auricularia auricula, Lentinus edodes, mushrooms, Coix, jujube, walnut, yam and fresh fruits. It is advisable to eat more food with the function of eliminating knot and dispersing swelling, including rape, mustard, water chestnut, kiwifruit, etc.

matters needing attention

Thyroid nodule patients should not eat the following foods: 1. It is not suitable to eat more foods with high iodine content, such as jellyfish, sea cucumber, scallops, laver, hair color, kelp, lobster, turtle, etc. 2. Avoid spicy food, such as pepper, pepper, onion, cinnamon, etc. 3. Avoid fatty and fried food. 4. Don't smoke or drink.