What to look for in a high thyroid index diet

Thyroid indicators include TSH, T3, T4, etc. What to pay attention to on a high indicator diet depends on which indicator is high. If TSH is high, T3, T4 low diet should pay attention to supplement iodine-rich food such as purple cabbage, limit the food that can lead to goiter such as collard greens; if T3, T4 high, TSH low should be low iodine, high calorie, high protein diet. 1. TSH is high, T3, T4 is low: belongs to hypothyroidism, diet should pay attention to supplement iodine-rich foods, such as seaweed, kelp, shrimp, etc., but autoimmune-induced hypothyroidism should limit the intake of iodine; balanced diet, high-quality protein is the main, dietary fiber and vitamins should be rich; limit the consumption of food that can lead to goiter such as kale, cauliflower, spinach. 2. High T3, high T4, low TSH: Hyperthyroidism, low iodine diet, try to consume non-iodized salt; high calorie, high protein, high vitamin diet, can increase milk, eggs, lean meat, soy products and other high-quality proteins, and more fresh vegetables and fruits; avoid strong tea, coffee and other stimulating foods. High thyroid index should go to the hospital, under the guidance of the doctor’s treatment and reasonable diet.