I am 36 years male. I have hypothyroid from 10 years. I am using thyrox 150 mcg daily. I am feeling energy less feeling. I am taking amway protein supplement. I read your article about what not to eat who are having thyroid problem. In that you have mentioned do not eat soy bean n its related products. Amway protein made up extracted protein from soy bean. So pls suggest me whether I can take amway protein or not. And pls suggest can I take any supplements to control thyroid. Thanks in advance.

Dr. Amrita BasuENT Specialist7yrs exp

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No you cannot take any soya product as it has nutrient blockers which will make your hypothyroidism worse.Please stop any source of soya protein. Hi� First : medicines are mandatory.� Otherwise you might have weight gain,muscle ache, sleep and anxiety issues as well as reproductive� and cardiac issues later. You need to get an USG neck done� and an FNAC USG guided of thyroid gland. FT3/FT4/TSH� If you have already done these tests Share on lybrate I can help you better. Any history of alcohol� intake /fatty food /sugary food How much exercise do you get done every day? Ideally you should be doing a good mix of cardio ,weights and crossfit� exercises to keep you healthy Together� with a balanced diet with optimum� healthy fat protein and carbs.� Avoid� deep fried fatty food and fast food. No soft drinks /sugary drinks. I am outlining� food you should avoid or restrict in Hypothyroidism. It's important� you maintain� your body weight exercise regularly.Weight gain increases thyroid hormone requirements.� Avoid cruciferous�� group of veggies� like cabbage and broccoli. Avoid soya bean in all forms.No soya ,nugget,chunk,tofu or milk. Limit their intake: Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, turnips, and bok choy. Cooking the vegetables can reduce the effect that cruciferous vegetables have on the thyroid gland. Limiting your intake to 5 ounces a day appears to have no adverse effect on thyroid function. Decrease gluten� intake from processed� food. Always try whole grain varieties of cereals which is rich in fibres and help improve� bowels (Take your thyroid replacement� medicine several hours before or several hours after food rich in fibres .Otherwise problem� with absorption� of hormone. 20 to 35 gram of fibres daily from all sources. Avoid excessive fatty (deep fried)and sugary food as hypothyroidism� causes your metabolism� to slow down &weight gain. Avoid highly salted food,chips,pickles,sauces as they contain� large amount of sodium .Hypothyroidism� puts you at risk of high BP and excess sodium in salt aggravates Coffee� in excess.And coffee with thyroid hormone� replacement� can prevent absorption.� Alcohol.It is toxic to thyroid gland and prevents� hormone production and absorption. The problems of hypothyroidism� gets better with medicines,diet and exercise.� You will start� better as the levels of your hormone normalises.� Initially� you need to do the TSH test every 6 weeks till normal TSH then every 3 months Diet /EXERCISE/Medicines/Sleep/meditation :5 pillars of health needed to live the healthiest Hope this helps Let me know.� Take care Dr.Amrita Basu 

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