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Are there any negative effects of soymilk on the thyroid if a person is taking Synthroid?
Soyfoods may slightly increase the amount of thyroid medication needed by people with hypothyroidism, because soy may inhibit the drug’s absorption. This is similar to other food/drug/supplement interactions. It is not typically necessary for thyroid patients to avoid soyfoods because medication dosages may be adjusted to compensate for any effects of soy. Patients using thyroid [...]
Do soy products interfere with thyroid medicine?
Soyfoods may slightly increase the amount of thyroid medication needed by people with hypothyroidism, because soy may inhibit the drug’s absorption. This is similar to other food/drug/supplement interactions. It is not typically necessary for thyroid patients to avoid soyfoods as dosages can be adjusted to compensate for any effects of soy. Patients using thyroid medications [...]
Could avoiding soy impact the thyroid function of a person with Hashimoto’s disease?
As background, Hashimoto’s disease, which is also known as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, is an autoimmune disease. Antibodies react against proteins in the thyroid gland, causing gradual destruction of the gland itself, and can make the gland unable to produce the thyroid hormones the body needs. However, it is a condition that waxes and wanes spontaneously, making [...]
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What is the relationship between soy and thyroid function?
The relationship between soy and thyroid function has been studied for more than 70 years. Research in animals has raised concerns that the isoflavones in soy may interfere with the synthesis of thyroid hormones. However, overwhelming clinical evidence (intervention studies) clearly shows that in individuals whose thyroid function is normal, consuming even large amounts of [...]
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Soy does not cause thyroid problems.
While some studies suggest that consuming soy foods may affect the dosage requirement of synthetic thyroid hormones for patients taking thyroid medication, this interaction is similar to other common food-drug interactions, and does not indicate a relationship between soy and thyroid health.1 Patients using thyroid medication should work closely with a doctor to ensure consistent [...]
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The directions on some hyperthyroid medications say to avoid foods that include soy. Which foods?