1. Goitrogene voedingsmiddelen

Deze voedingsmiddelen bevatten stoffen genaamd goitrogenen, die de opname van jodium kunnen belemmeren, een essentieel mineraal voor de productie van schildklierhormonen.

Rauwe kruisbloemige groenten: kool, broccoli, bloemkool, boerenkool, raap, radijs en spruitjes. Hoewel matige consumptie in de kooktijd geen probleem is, kunnen grote hoeveelheden en rauwe consumptie de schildklierfunctie aantasten.

Soja en sojaproducten: Tofu, sojamelk en edamame kunnen de opname van jodium en de omzetting van T4 naar T3, de actieve schildklierhormonen, beïnvloeden.

2. Gluten

 

Gluten, found in wheat, barley, and rye, can be problematic for people with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity. In some cases, gluten can cause chronic inflammation and trigger or worsen autoimmune thyroid diseases, such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.

3. Refined Sugars and Processed Carbohydrates

Excessive consumption of refined sugars and processed carbohydrates, such as white bread, cookies, and cakes, can cause inflammation in the body and disrupt metabolism, negatively impacting the thyroid.

4. Refined Vegetable Oils

Oils such as corn, soybean, and sunflower oil contain excess omega-6 fatty acids, which can increase inflammation in the body and affect thyroid function. It is recommended to opt for healthy fats such as olive oil, avocado, and nuts.

5. Dairy Products in Sensitive Individuals

Some people with thyroid problems may have casein sensitivity or lactose intolerance, which can lead to systemic inflammation and affect the thyroid.