Whether seafood and seaweed can be consumed by patients with thyroid nodules depends on the living environment of the patient with thyroid nodules and the nature of the nodules. Seafood and kelp are high in iodine content. The usual situation is as follows:
I. Can be consumed:
1. Patients with benign nodules live in inland areas and consume less seafood and seafood, and nodule formation may be caused by low iodine. At this time, it is recommended that patients consume seafood and kelp, which can be appropriate and additional iodine supplementation, delaying and reducing the formation and occurrence of nodules and reducing the occurrence of goiter;
2. If malignant thyroid nodules, but in the size of 1cm or less patients, can be appropriate consumption, appropriate intake of iodine.
II. Not to be consumed:
1. If benign nodule patients live in coastal areas, nodule formation is likely to be caused by high iodine, which is not recommended for consumption. You should try to consume as little seafood as possible, and consume less seafood and seaweed, which can slow down the occurrence and development of nodules to a certain extent;
2. If the nodules are malignant, i.e. thyroid cancer patients, and the nodules are relatively large, over 1cm, seafood and seaweed are not recommended. It is important to try to reduce iodine intake and inhibit tumor development as much as possible when the situation permits.
For patients with thyroid nodules, the dietary principles should also take into account the thyroid function. If the patient has hyperthyroidism, he should avoid iodine, such as kelp, nori, fish, shrimp, oysters and marine fish. If it is not accompanied by hyperthyroidism, a low iodine diet is recommended.
For more information about the health of food, you can consult a nutritionist and consume it scientifically and rationally under the guidance of a doctor.