What to look for in a hyperthyroid patient’s diet

Hyperthyroidism that is, hyperthyroidism, hyperthyroidism patients in the diet should pay attention to avoid iodine diet, consumption of non-iodized salt; supplement sufficient calories and nutrition; appropriate restriction of dietary fiber-containing foods, avoid aggravating diarrhea.
1. Can not eat iodine-containing food: iodine is an important raw material for the synthesis of thyroid hormones, which is likely to aggravate the condition of hyperthyroidism, so patients with hyperthyroidism can not eat seaweed, nori, kelp, iodized table salt and so on.
2. Supplement sufficient calories and nutrition: hyperthyroidism is a high-consumption disease, so it is necessary to supplement sufficient calories and nutrition. The principle is to focus on high calories, high protein and high vitamins to compensate for its consumption and improve the nutritional status of the whole body.
3. Foods containing dietary fiber: hyperthyroidism itself as a high metabolic disease can cause wasting, diarrhea and other symptoms, foods containing dietary fiber can promote defecation, aggravate the diarrhea of patients with hyperthyroidism, so it is not recommended to eat too much.
Patients with hyperthyroidism should pay attention to their diet and lifestyle habits in daily life, and are advised to consult a doctor in time if they have uncomfortable symptoms. For more dietary knowledge, please consult a nutritionist and make reasonable arrangements under the guidance of a doctor.