Is a raw diet good for hypothyroidism?

Answer by  jsmith (2067)

I am a PhD student who studies thyroid hormone and have read about every scholarly journal on the subject of hypothyroidism in existence. I have never come across any reputable study that has shown a benefit of a raw diet, nor can I imagine a mechanism for how it could.

Answer by  MattK (1713)

Unless you are ingesting foods that contain high quantities of iodine or other minerals that specifically have an affect on your Thyroid gland, this diet will not harm you.

Answer by  gabriella10 (353)

You do not have to eata raw diet if you have hypotyroidism. The treatment is thyroid hormone medicine. It is very easyto treat t, and symptoms start to improve very quick.

Answer by  Riley (765)

It's not a good idea to start a raw diet if you have hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism people are low in zinc and this mineral is difficult in a raw diet.