Question 1

banana good for hypothyroid?

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It is OK.: Foods rich in tyrosine, a thyroid hormones precursor, are favorable for hypothyroidism.
Tyrosine-rich foods include animal proteins, dairy products, almonds and bananas.

Question 2

is cranberries good for hypothyroid?

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Wont make a differen: the key to treating hypothyroidism is to take your thyroid hormone pills regularly without missing any doses. hypothyroidism means your body cant make enough hormone and you need to take thyroid hormone replacement. Missing thyroid pills often leads to under replacement. Bottom line is take your thyroid pills regularly and you should be ok.

Question 3

is jaggery good for hypothyroidism?

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: Jaggery is basically unrefined sugar. It is made by boiling sugar cane and then allowing the syrup to harden into chunks. While it does contain a rich source of minerals such as potassium, zinc, and selenium, it is still sugar. Many claims have been attributed to this sugar, But none of these have been verified in studies or other scientific methods. There is no claim for treating hypothyroidism.

Question 4

is mustard oil good for hypothyroid?

Accepted Answer

No: The only effective treatment for hypothyroidism is thyroid hormone replacement; there is no evidence that mustard oil or any other non- hormonal therapy is of benefit.

Question 5

i heard that soy is not good for people with hypothyroidism, is this true? thanks in advance

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Should be fine: I am not aware of any evidence that soy products will cause thyroid problems or interfere with treatment.  It remains the standard recommendation that thyroid hormone supplementation be taken on an empty stomach.

Question 6

how can i increase my good cholesterol levels?  they came out of range and i have hypothyroidism issues,

Accepted Answer

See below: Treat hypothyroidism with replacement medication. Exercise regularly. At least 150 minutes aerobic exercise each week.

Question 7

is a cup of plain yogurt everyday good for you? i heard plain yogurt is rich in iodine which is good to treat hypothyroidism naturally.

Accepted Answer

Yes, ideally organic: Yogurt is one of the best dietary sources of iodine- see http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&amp;dbid=69.
Plain yogurt is a good choice as sweetened yogurt tends to be high in sugar (though you can add fruit). I advise choosing organic yogurt if possible. Iodine is not only essential for thyroid function but has other important health benefits- see http://www.mbschachter.com/Iodine.htm

Question 8

is marijuana good for hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

No: It's not good or bad. The only treatment for hypothyroidism is the proper dose of brand name T4 replacement.

Question 9

what is good for hypothyroidism: thyronorm or eltroxin?

Accepted Answer

Both same drug: Both of these Brand Name Thyroid drugs are generic name LEVOTHYROXIN and are equally effective for treatment of Hypothyroidism

Question 10

what foods are good for you if you have hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Healthy food : If you replacing your thyroid hormone and the hypothyroidism is unrelated to low iodine, goiterogenic foods like cabbage, then diet modification is not indicated.

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