Hyperthyroidism, known as hyperthyroidism, is caused by excessive production of thyroid hormones in the body. The main physiological effects of thyroid hormones are to increase the basal metabolic rate, accelerate carbohydrate absorption, and promote fat and protein catabolism. Typical symptoms of hyperthyroidism include increased calorie consumption, accelerated protein breakdown, increased fat consumption, and decreased cholesterol levels, etc. Typical symptoms include increased appetite, excessive food and hunger, increased stool frequency, weight loss, fear of heat and sweating, restlessness and irritability, and insomnia and sleeplessness.
From the diet, how to deal with it reasonably?
A. Hyperthyroidism patients need adequate nutrition and supply
Hyperthyroidism is a high metabolic state, with accelerated protein and fat decomposition, and patients will appear to be overeating, easily hungry and thin. Accordingly, a high-carbohydrate, high-protein diet is needed to ensure adequate caloric supply and improve the nutritional status of the whole body.
1. Maintaining body weight and increasing the amount of side meals varies from person to person and from disease to disease, and stabilizing body weight at the appropriate level is a simple measure. The specific operation method can be based on the standard three meals a day, plus 2-3 additional side meals.
2, suitable food for hyperthyroidism food selection, milk, eggs, lean meat, poultry, fruits, low-fiber vegetables (such as cucumbers, tomatoes), soy products, etc., are ideal food for hyperthyroidism patients.
3. Pay attention to prevent high blood sugar, especially for patients with hyperthyroidism and diabetes.
Since thyroid hormone promotes glucose absorption and accelerates the synthesis and decomposition of glycogen, it is generally a “glucose-raising hormone” and is often accompanied by high blood sugar in hyperthyroidism. Therefore, patients should be instructed to optimize the food structure, eat less fine grains and avoid excessive one-time intake to prevent high blood sugar.
4.After the condition of hyperthyroidism is controlled, the amount of food can be reduced to avoid obesity, especially to remind that, as hyperthyroidism improves after treatment, the metabolic rate of the body will gradually return to normal. During this period, if you maintain the habit of eating a lot under the state of hyperthyroidism, and do not reduce the amount of food accordingly, it is easy to appear a scene: hyperthyroidism is well controlled, but people become a fat person.
Two, hyperthyroidism patients should pay attention to avoid high iodine diet
Since iodine is the basic raw material for synthesizing thyroid hormone, you can control the daily iodine intake and avoid excessive daily intake of iodine-rich foods and drugs.
1, high iodine food According to the amount of iodine per 100 grams of food, we can classify high iodine food into three classes.
The first category contains thousands to tens of thousands of micrograms of iodine, including kelp, nori, moss, jellyfish, etc.; the second category contains hundreds to thousands of micrograms of iodine, including sea crab, mussels, shrimp skin, etc.; the third category contains tens to hundreds of micrograms of iodine, including sea fish, sea shrimp, etc.
During hyperthyroidism, it is important to control the excessive intake of these high iodine foods.
2. Control the consumption of iodized salt when cooking hyperthyroidism diet by controlling the amount of iodized salt; you can use non-iodized salt. Due to the common use of iodized salt at present, hyperthyroidism patients should minimize the number of meals out.
3. Do not use high iodine drugs and cosmetic drugs. Amiodarone, iodine-containing vitamins, lozenges and contrast agents should be banned. Avoid using cosmetics such as facial cleansers and masks that contain seaweed ingredients.
4. Do I still need to control iodine in my diet after hyperthyroidism is cured?
It is necessary to pay attention to the daily intake of iodine. After hyperthyroidism is cured by medication or iodine 131, excessive iodine is a trigger for hyperthyroidism, so in order to prevent the recurrence of hyperthyroidism, you should avoid eating too much high iodine food in a short period of time.
Recommended foods and precautions for hyperthyroidism
1. Increase the intake of minerals and vitamins: In the state of hyperthyroidism, vitamins are consumed in large quantities, especially B and C vitamins, which can easily lead to deficiency. At the same time, minerals such as potassium, calcium and phosphorus are also easily excreted through diarrhea, causing malnutrition. In addition, it is important to ensure sufficient water intake every day to compensate for the water loss caused by heavy sweating, rapid breathing and diarrhea.
2. Limit the intake of dietary fiber: Dietary fiber is an important nutrient, rich in foods such as coarse grains, fruit peels and coarse fiber vegetables, which helps slow down digestion, relieve constipation and prevent fat accumulation, and has important health value. However, because hyperthyroidism is often accompanied by varying degrees of increased bowel movements and diarrhea, foods with high dietary fiber content should be moderately restricted.
3. Avoid stimulating foods: The typical symptoms of hyperthyroidism include panic attacks, fear of heat and agitation. At this time, it is necessary to avoid stimulating foods such as spicy foods, strong tea and strong coffee to prevent the aggravation of these symptoms.
In conclusion, it is necessary for hyperthyroidism patients to fully understand the characteristics of hyperthyroidism, be familiar with what are suitable foods, what are controlled foods and their dietary precautions; a good and reasonable partnership between “reasonable diet” and “medication” is the basis for good results of hyperthyroidism treatment. A good and reasonable partnership between “reasonable diet” and “medication” is the basis for good results of hyperthyroidism treatment.