{"id":12299,"date":"2024-06-09T13:49:25","date_gmt":"2024-06-09T21:49:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/?p=12299"},"modified":"2024-08-02T18:37:42","modified_gmt":"2024-08-03T02:37:42","slug":"thyroid-health-for-vegans-and-vegetarians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/thyroid-health-for-vegans-and-vegetarians\/","title":{"rendered":"A Thyroid Health Guide for Vegans and Vegetarians\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"12299\" class=\"elementor elementor-12299\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c01a372 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c01a372\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container 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Vegetarians\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/vegetables-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/vegetables-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/vegetables-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/vegetables-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/vegetables-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">\u00a9Freepik on Freepik<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9b17dd1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9b17dd1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-289bade\" data-id=\"289bade\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5e5efd elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"e5e5efd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Untitled-design-1-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-image-10432 lazyload\" alt=\"Dr. Minako Abe\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Untitled-design-1-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-image-10432 lazyload\" alt=\"Dr. Minako Abe\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Untitled-design-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Untitled-design-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Untitled-design-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Untitled-design-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Untitled-design-1-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Untitled-design-1.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h6 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Medically reviewed by<\/h6><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\"><b>Dr. Minako Abe, M.D.<\/b>, Board-certified emergency medicine physician researching the relationship between lifestyle and disease onset in relation to the immune system and cancer, Japan<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-18986f5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"18986f5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-503ed2e\" data-id=\"503ed2e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cdae25d elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"cdae25d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-00e395e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"00e395e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0d8aa67\" data-id=\"0d8aa67\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0bd5f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b0bd5f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Millions of people around the globe are affected by various thyroid disorders, and while <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3219766\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">genetics play a part<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, what you eat matters too. If you\u2019ve been diagnosed with a thyroid disorder and are on (or considering switching to) a plant-based diet, you may have at some point wondered if this dietary choice can affect your thyroid and if there are specific foods you should avoid.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Addressing these concerns can actually be a little more complicated than expected. This is mainly because there are many different types of plant-based diets. Generally, <\/span><b>vegetarians<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> avoid meat, poultry, and fish, but may still consume dairy products (such as milk, cheese, and yogurt) and eggs. However, there are several variations of vegetarianism, such as lacto-vegetarian, ovo-vegetarian, lacto-ovo vegetarian, pescatarian, pollotarian, and flexitarian diets. <\/span><b>Vegans<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, on the other hand, exclude all animal products from their diet, including meat, poultry, fish, dairy, eggs, and honey.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both dietary lifestyles are usually adopted by people who are drawn to the range of health benefits these diets offer. Did you know that vegetarians and vegans tend to have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/heart-health\/vegetarian-and-vegan-diets-may-lower-cholesterol-levels#:~:text=Compared%20with%20people%20eating%20an,the%20start%20of%20the%20study.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lower cholesterol levels<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on average compared to meat-eaters? That\u2019s a win for heart health, for sure! However, when it comes to the thyroid in particular, there are some unique considerations for those who follow a plant-based diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By answering the following questions, the rest of this\u00a0 article explores the link between plant-based diets and thyroid health, highlights some key nutrients vegans and vegetarians should consider, and offers tips for optimal thyroid function.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#plant-based-diet-and-thyroid\">Can a plant-based diet affect my thyroid?<\/a><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#benefits-and-considerations\">How can I support my thyroid with a plant-based diet?<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<header class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-58494b2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"58494b2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4e9b660\" data-id=\"4e9b660\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ef79fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2ef79fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"plant-based-diet-and-thyroid\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can a plant-based diet affect my thyroid?\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bad1de7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bad1de7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The short answer is yes, but it depends on the specifics of your diet and your actual nutritional needs. Now, here\u2019s a more specific question you may have seen somewhere before: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do vegans and vegetarians have a higher risk of developing thyroid problems?<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Well, the answer to this isn\u2019t so straightforward. By the end of this article, you will understand why.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plant-based diets are by no means a \u201cbad\u201d thing. In fact, they have commonly been associated with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5466943\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">effective weight management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is mainly because <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">they are usually <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9493195\/#:~:text=Low%2Dfat%20vegan%20diet%20consisting,animal%20products%20and%20added%20fats.&amp;text=Low%2Dfat%20vegan%20diet%2Dvegetables,intake%20and%20increasing%20postprandial%20metabolism.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lower in calories and fat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. So, if you\u2019re overweight due to your thyroid condition, a well-planned plant-based diet may be helpful in your weight management journey, alongside other lifestyle changes.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This raises the question of what a well-planned plant-based is. Simply put, it\u2019s a plant-based diet that has been optimized to provide sufficient amounts of all the essential nutrients. This is very important because it addresses the main concern with plant-based diets within the context of thyroid health\u2014potential nutrient deficiencies. Some<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> essential nutrients for the thyroid, such as iodine, are not as abundant in plant food sources as they are in animal sources.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the next section, we will look at how you can optimize your plant-based diet for your thyroid.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/header>\n\t\t\t\t<header class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-72aedef elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"72aedef\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ab5aa72\" data-id=\"ab5aa72\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-895aaf2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"895aaf2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"benefits-and-considerations\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How can I support my thyroid with a plant-based diet?\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-161d291 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"161d291\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the past couple of years, research studies on the link between vegan\/vegetarian diets and thyroid function have presented some interesting results. While some studies suggest a possible protective effect of vegan diets against hypothyroidism, others also suggest a likely increased risk of iodine deficiency. Iodine deficiency is, however, a major cause of hypothyroidism.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One way to explain the seemingly contradictory or inconsistent findings is to acknowledge that the effect of a plant-based diet on thyroid function depends on several factors. In addition, some researchers have noted that goitrogenic compounds in some plant food sources may also be a cause for concern. The limitations of these studies must also be considered when analyzing and comparing their findings. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3847753\/#B1-nutrients-05-04642\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> examining the dietary patterns of over 65,000 participants in North America in relation to the risk of hypothyroidism was published in 2011 in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nutrients<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> journal. The findings of this study showed that people who followed a vegan diet tended to have a slightly lower (but statistically insignificant) risk of developing hypothyroidism compared to those who ate meat. Interestingly, a lacto-ovo vegetarian diet (including dairy and eggs but no meat) showed a slight increase in hypothyroidism risk. As pointed out by the authors of the study, the reason for this result is unclear. It is nonetheless a surprising finding because if a lacto-ovo vegetarian diet can cause thyroid problems, wouldn\u2019t vegans be at just as high a risk? Also, when you consider that lacto-ovo vegetarians are less likely to be iodine-deficient than vegans because dairy and eggs contain iodine, the findings of this study become even more interesting. It is, therefore, necessary to highlight some of the limitations of this study, such as relying on self-reported data and not measuring iodine intake directly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published in the same journal in 2023 is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC10005417\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">another study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that investigated iodine intake in vegans compared to omnivores in Poland. The researchers found that vegans had lower iodine intake than omnivores (90% below recommended daily intake). This was mainly because plant-based alternatives often consumed by vegans lacked iodine fortification.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To address the valid concern of nutritional deficiencies associated with plant-based diets, here are some tips to plan a plant-based diet focusing on specific nutrients to support your thyroid health as a vegan or vegetarian:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0351c71 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0351c71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/iodine-deficiecy-disorders\/#:~:text=Iodine%20and%20the%20Thyroid%3A%20A%20vital%20connection\"><b>Iodine<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Iodine is essential for thyroid hormone production. While some plant-based foods like seaweed contain iodine, it is generally <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC10751939\/#:~:text=Plant%20foods%20have%20a%20low,including%20the%20UK(14).\">less abundant<\/a> in plant-based diets compared to animal-based diets including dairy and seafood. Iodized salt (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/salt-reduction#:~:text=Recommendations%20for%20salt%20reduction,(just%20under%20a%20teaspoon).\">in moderation for sodium intake<\/a>) is a readily available source, and using it consistently is important for vegans. Vegetarians can include dairy products and eggs in their diet.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/selenium-benefits-for-thyroid-diseases\/\"><b>Selenium<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Selenium is another mineral involved in thyroid hormone metabolism. It\u2019s essential for the conversion of T4 to the more active T3 hormone. Its deficiency has also been <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4276677\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">linked to autoimmune thyroid disease<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The good news for vegans and vegetarians is that with just a few Brazil nuts a day, you can easily meet the recommended daily intake of selenium. But be careful not to eat too many Brazil nuts, as this can lead to a condition called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK216723\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">selenosis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Other sources of selenium include sunflower seeds, whole-wheat bread, and tofu.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/thyroid-medication-and-iron\/\"><b>Iron<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Iron is a component of enzymes involved in thyroid hormone production. Iron deficiency has been <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6552785\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reported<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to worsen hypothyroidism symptoms. While leafy greens are a good source of iron (specifically non-heme iron) in plant-based diets, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK540969\/#:~:text=sources%20or%20supplements.-,Heme%20iron%2C%20present%20in%20meats%2C%20poultry%2C%20and%20seafood%2C,the%20bioavailability%20of%20heme%20iron.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iron absorption by the body is lower<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> compared to heme iron found in animal products. Including iron-fortified foods into your diet and pairing plant-based iron-rich foods with vitamin C-rich foods (like citrus fruits, bell peppers, and broccoli) can\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/2507689\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">enhance iron absorption<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/vitamins-to-boost-your-thyroid-health\/#:~:text=and%20liver%20damage.-,Vitamin%20B12,-Vitamin%20B12%20is\"><b>Vitamin B12<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Vitamin B12 is important for thyroid health and overall nerve and blood cell function. A deficiency of this vitamin can lead to fatigue, a common symptom of hypothyroidism. Vitamin B12 is only found naturally in animal products. For this reason, s<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">upplementing with B12 or consuming fortified foods (such as plant-based milk, breakfast cereals, and nutritional yeast) is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC10030528\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recommended<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for individuals following plant-based diets.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Zinc:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Zinc also plays a role in thyroid hormone metabolism. According to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3746228\/#:~:text=Zinc%20and%20other%20trace%20elements,result%20in%20acquired%20zinc%20deficiency.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">case study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> published in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Journal of Trichology<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 2013, zinc deficiency can contribute to the development of hypothyroidism. This case report discussed a patient (a 28-year-old woman) who experienced both hypothyroidism and zinc deficiency at the same time, resulting in significant hair loss throughout the scalp. Some plant sources of zinc include pumpkin seeds, cashews, chickpeas, and whole grains. However, zinc from these sources is generally less bioavailable (less readily absorbed by the body) compared to non-vegetarian diets. This is because plant sources of zinc typically contain a considerable amount of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/medicine-and-dentistry\/phytic-acid#:~:text=Phytic%20acid%20(myo%2Dinositol%2D,the%20early%20growth%20of%20seedlings.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">phytic acid<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which hinders the bioavailability (absorption) of zinc. The good news is that some meal preparation methods such as cooking, fermentation, and soaking in water overnight can help <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4325021\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reduce the levels of phytic acid<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before consumption.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c06f76 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8c06f76\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s worth noting that while a well-planned vegan or vegetarian diet can provide all the necessary nutrients for thyroid health, it\u2019s also important to make sure your diet is varied and balanced. Rather than having a monotonous diet, try including a wide range of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds to meet nutritional needs.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from the essential nutrients, here are some <\/span><b>additional considerations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for optimizing your plant-based diet to your thyroid health:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Consuming cruciferous and soy-based foods<\/b><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a hypoactive thyroid, chances are you\u2019ve heard, at least once, that it\u2019s best to avoid cruciferous vegetables and soy foods in order to protect your thyroid. This isn\u2019t quite accurate. For most people with thyroid conditions, these foods are safe to eat, but with some important considerations. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, kale, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts contain compounds called <\/span><b>goitrogens<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which can interfere with thyroid function (typically resulting in a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/what-is-goiter\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">goiter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) when consumed in large quantities. However, this is usually only a concern for people with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/agricultural-and-biological-sciences\/goitrogen#:~:text=The%20risk%20of%20developing%20goiter,cabbage%2C%20turnips%2C%20and%20rutabagas.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">existing iodine deficiency<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Cooking these vegetables, rather than consuming them raw, can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC10573036\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">deactivate goitrogens<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, reducing their potential impact on thyroid health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soy products contain compounds called isoflavones, which can be goitrogenic. In large amounts, they may interfere with thyroid hormone production and absorption. However, moderate consumption of soy foods is generally considered safe for your thyroid. You can also try fermented soy products like tempeh and miso because fermentation helps break down some of the goitrogenic compounds in soy.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Consulting a healthcare professional<\/b><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are on a vegan or vegetarian diet, you should consider consulting a healthcare professional, particularly a registered dietitian or nutritionist, to make sure that your nutritional needs are being met. They can perform tests to assess any nutritional deficiencies you may have.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, effective communication with your endocrinologist or thyroidologist is also important. Don\u2019t hesitate to make your concerns known to them. In addition to monitoring your thyroid function, they can also offer personalized guidance tailored to your specific health concerns.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/header>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9c72650 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9c72650\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-05e964d\" data-id=\"05e964d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99de034 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"99de034\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a4ccef8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a4ccef8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fb7fdc0\" data-id=\"fb7fdc0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d30b129 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d30b129\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key takeaways<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dafe8ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dafe8ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegans and vegetarians can maintain healthy thyroid function with plant-based diets, but it\u2019s important to be aware of the specific nutrients needed and make informed dietary choices.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With some knowledge and dietary planning, you can ensure your plant-based lifestyle supports optimal thyroid function.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining optimal thyroid health on a vegan or vegetarian diet requires attention to specific nutrients like iodine, selenium, iron, vitamin B12, and zinc.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consuming fortified plant-based foods can also be beneficial. Be sure to check the labels to ensure you&#8217;re getting a nutritional boost.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to consult with a healthcare professional or registered dietitian for personalized guidance based on your specific nutritional needs and health history.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a9Freepik on Freepik Medically reviewed by Dr. Minako Abe, M.D., Board-certified emergency medicine physician researching the relationship between lifestyle and disease onset in relation to the immune system and cancer, Japan Millions of people around the globe are affected by various thyroid disorders, and while genetics play a part, what you eat matters too. 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