The general dietary principles are light vegetables and fruits with high vitamin content, as well as nutritious lean meat, chicken, eggs, freshwater fish and so on. At the same time, things like tremella, mushrooms, mussels and bird's nest should be nourished. In addition, it is also very important for hyperthyroidism patients to eat reasonably, avoid overeating and pay attention to food hygiene.
Hypersecretion of thyroid hormone in patients with hyperthyroidism. Thyroid hormone can promote the absorption of intestinal sugar, accelerate the oxidation of sugar and the decomposition of liver sugar, and also promote the decomposition and oxidation of fat, which can significantly increase the heat and radiation of human body, accelerate protein metabolism, and lead to negative nitrogen balance (consumption is greater than intake). People often have symptoms such as fatigue and muscle atrophy. The consumption of these energies makes hyperthyroidism patients eat thinner and faster. Therefore, patients with hyperthyroidism must ensure that they consume enough calories and nutrients every day to meet the needs of the human body. The daily calorie requirement of hyperthyroidism patients is about 10%-20% higher than that of normal people of the corresponding age, so a diet with high protein, vitamins and high calories should be adopted.
Patients with hyperthyroidism should eat less seafood such as fish, shrimp and shellfish, and eat less fast seaweed seafood such as kelp and laver. Because seafood contains a lot of iodine, iodine is the raw material for synthesizing thyroid hormone. Excessive intake of iodine-containing food during treatment will aggravate the condition.
Hyperthyroidism patients are prone to lack of vitamins and minerals. In addition, the application of hyperthyroidism itself and antithyroid drugs in the treatment of hyperthyroidism causes leukopenia, and vitamins and minerals need to be increased. Therefore, patients with hyperthyroidism should eat more foods rich in vitamins A, B, C, D, E and minerals, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts (peanuts, melon seeds, pine nuts, cashews, almonds, etc. ), animal liver, kidney, egg yolk, milk and dairy products, carrots and beans, and timely supplement vitamin B complex, vitamins A, D and C when necessary. However, it should be noted that coffee, strong tea and other foods that make people excited and insomnia worse should be avoided.
Hyperthyroidism is accompanied by osteoporosis, bone decalcification and elderly patients with hyperthyroidism. You should take calcium supplements or foods with high calcium content and vitamin D products. Dark green leafy vegetables, bone soup, milk and dairy products are the best sources of calcium. These foods are high in mineral content and are beneficial to absorption and bone growth. Elderly, frail and severe hyperthyroidism patients can take calcium preparations, cod liver oil capsules and vitamin D preparations when necessary.