Among the recent patients of Dr. Jiang Shoushan (Taiwan, China), there was a 36 -year -old woman, the Liu family at the same time had hypothyroidism and goiter despite claiming to live a healthy life.After researching, it is true that this girl abstains from grease, always sleeps early, exercises regularly but makes 2 mistakes when eating and drinking is always good for health.
The woman has hypothyroidism, goiter at the same time because of the mistake of eating (Artwork)
Firstly, she thinks that white radish is good for health, so they eat daily and eat raw to receive more nutrition.Secondly, she uses rose salt, also known as Himalaya salt to supplement many minerals without knowing it does not contain iodine.As explained by Dr. Jiang, this salt is good but cannot replace regular salt, leading to iodine deficiency.Plus eating too much radish disturbed, even inhibiting iodine absorption of the body.Both have maintained for a long time affecting the thyroid gland and causing disease.
Through Ms. Liu's case, Dr. Jiang also reminded 4 good foods, but if eating too much can be harmful to the thyroid.That is:
1. The vegetables they have cabbage
Vegetables like radish, cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower are rich in nutrients and antioxidants.They are always on the list of healthy foods, anti -cancer but that does not mean that we can eat bluff.Especially for people who have problems with the thyroid.
Because they contain glucosinolate - the substance can be converted into Thiocyanate in the body.With a small amount, but when too much affects the iodine absorption process of the thyroid gland.Therefore, when eating too much vegetables, especially eating raw, you may have iodine deficiency, especially if you do not use iodized daily salt.
2. Soy and soy products
Soy, tofu, soy milk ... are good but also need to use moderation to healthy thyroid.When eating too much soybeans, especially in a iodine deficiency diet, this can cause goiter or hypothyroidism.However, if combined with iodized salts in a diet, this effect can be minimized.
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The reason is that they contain isoflavone and goitrogen, two compounds that can affect the ability to absorb iodine of the thyroid if eaten too much in continuous time.Specifically, inhibit the activity of the enzyme necessary for iodine to convert iodine into thyroxine hormones.
3. Spinach, especially eat raw
Spinach (spinach) is a source of vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, vitamin C, iron and calcium.It also contains strong antioxidants, which helps protect cells from damage.However, spinach also contains goitrogen, a compound that can hinder the iodine absorption of the thyroid.
If you eat too much spinach, especially when the iodine deficiency diet or raw, goitrogen can inhibit the ability to produce thyroid hormones, leading to the risk of growth and hypothyroidism.However, if spinach is cooked, the chips will reduce, helping to reduce the negative impact on the thyroid gland.
4. Cassava, sweet potato
No matter how popular, do not eat too much cassava or eat raw sweet potatoes.Because they are similar to spinach, contains a compound called goitrogen, capable of inhibiting the iodine absorption of the thyroid gland.
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In particular, they also contain Cyanogenic Glycosides, especially in raw sweet potatoes or cassava cooked without cooking well.This substance can release cyanide during digestion, thereby inhibiting iodine absorption and affecting thyroid function.Cyanide needs to be detoxified through the liver, and if the large amount of this compound accumulates in the body, it can contribute to hypothyroidism.
Source and photo: Aboluowang, Healthline