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Is a low carb diet good to follow if you have hypothyroidism?
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Thyroid: Diet typically does not affect thyroid status.
Answered 5/1/2015
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Okay: It is important that you take your thyroid replacement medication, levothyroxine. Low carbohydrate diet is okay as long as you eat a mixed diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts; low in saturated fats; no tobacco, no more than one drink a day and exercise at least 30 minutes a day.
Answered 4/7/2013
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Yes!: I'm hypothyroid and have been low carbing it since 1995. All you need to do is make sure you are not hypothyroid by taking an appropriate dose of thyroid!
Answered 12/9/2013
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Generally safe: If you hypothyroidism adequately controlled and you follow on low carbohydrate sensible diet and it would not be a contraindication. However i rapid weight loss or a fad diet would not be appropriate.
Answered 12/1/2014
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