High thyroid hormone in pregnant women may be caused by hyperthyroidism, and eating kelp is not recommended to avoid aggravating the condition.
Kelp as a kind of seafood, rich in iodine. Iodine is one of the raw materials used by the human body to synthesize thyroid hormones, so it is not recommended to eat kelp when pregnant women have high levels of thyroid hormones to avoid further elevation of thyroid hormone levels.
If the level of thyroid hormone is too high during pregnancy, it may cause palpitations, fear of heat, excessive sweating, diarrhea and so on. In serious cases, it may cause abnormal development of the fetus or miscarriage. Therefore, it is not recommended to eat seafood, such as kelp, seaweed, deep-sea fish, etc., if the thyroid hormone level is high.
Pregnant women with high thyroid hormones need to be checked regularly, and if necessary, they can be treated with antithyroid medication under the guidance of a doctor to avoid delays in their condition.