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Quick soy question!
I have read that soy is a potential "no-no" for those with thyroid disorders. Well...sadly a lot of the food in my house contains soy and I cannot afford to replace it all. So, will eating the soy as far apart from the time I take my medicine lessen the adverse affects it can cause?
I agree on too much soy consumed - but the poster stated she doesn't have the resources to get the soy out of her house at the time. Your moderation suggestion is definately the key here. and yes I did forget the part on the B's - I do take additional B supplements once a day.
You are correct on the goitrogens - but in my situation I had RAI so I am medication dependent in Thyroid hormone replacement.
Someone who has not had ablation or surgery - should be cautious intaking to much soy as well as other things (i.e. iodine etc.) Others like me - if the soy is what makes them feel better than dairy soy should experience minimal problems in the chemical balance.
Most everything we consume needs to be in moderation. It it wise to find a balance that we are comfortable with and try to stick to the plan as best as possible as individuals.
You are correct on the goitrogens - but in my situation I had RAI so I am medication dependent in Thyroid hormone replacement.
Someone who has not had ablation or surgery - should be cautious intaking to much soy as well as other things (i.e. iodine etc.) Others like me - if the soy is what makes them feel better than dairy soy should experience minimal problems in the chemical balance.
Most everything we consume needs to be in moderation. It it wise to find a balance that we are comfortable with and try to stick to the plan as best as possible as individuals.
Personally, I don't think soy's all that good for you. Its a cheap, low-quality protein, contains far too many hormones to be healthy, and has goitrogens which suppress thyroid function. It also strips the body of B-vitamins if consumed in larger amounts.
Having said that, I think moderation's the key here. Some probably wouldn't be bad, a lot can't be good. I've been known to eat tofu from time to time and my favorite gluten-free pasta is based on soy/potato/rice flours.
I've recently started using organic hemp milk. It tastes good, has a lower glycemic index than rice milk, and has all kinds of healthy stuff in it - omega fatty acids, minerals, vitamins, protein. Good stuff, I tells ya! :)
Having said that, I think moderation's the key here. Some probably wouldn't be bad, a lot can't be good. I've been known to eat tofu from time to time and my favorite gluten-free pasta is based on soy/potato/rice flours.
I've recently started using organic hemp milk. It tastes good, has a lower glycemic index than rice milk, and has all kinds of healthy stuff in it - omega fatty acids, minerals, vitamins, protein. Good stuff, I tells ya! :)
Soy will produce many changes in the body both for thyroid patients as well as non thyroid related. Soy is a known factor for young boys to slightly develop enlarging breast tissue. I also enhances a girls cycle and could cause minimal changes in early teens and young adults.
Going back to thyroids - I am post RAI 6 years I drank milk up to 2 years ago and became latose intolerant. This I Dx'd myself - so I don't know for sure - but I feel much better stomach wise drinking the soy. I do not consume much - in my coffee - a glass maybe at night. SInce RAI I assumed I had no acting thyroid tissue left - but recently been led to believe that it may have some 'UMPH' left. I am getting close to a normal TSH for the first time in 6 years.
I do believe that soy could be giving you some goiter problems, since you have had no treatment to remove or ablate the gland. - but it shouldn't be the major cause.
I would tend to lean towards the Levo you are on could be more the problem with the goiter than the soy. You state you were only Dx'd a month ago with Hypo right? This really is not enough time to be able to start tracking where your TSH is at on the Levo yet. See what happens at your next visit on blood work. That should be coming up soon for you right? Usually 4 to 6 weeks after med is introduced. Post back then and as a precaution - limit the soy through the day for a while. It sound you may be eating and drinking quite a bit throughout the day.
Going back to thyroids - I am post RAI 6 years I drank milk up to 2 years ago and became latose intolerant. This I Dx'd myself - so I don't know for sure - but I feel much better stomach wise drinking the soy. I do not consume much - in my coffee - a glass maybe at night. SInce RAI I assumed I had no acting thyroid tissue left - but recently been led to believe that it may have some 'UMPH' left. I am getting close to a normal TSH for the first time in 6 years.
I do believe that soy could be giving you some goiter problems, since you have had no treatment to remove or ablate the gland. - but it shouldn't be the major cause.
I would tend to lean towards the Levo you are on could be more the problem with the goiter than the soy. You state you were only Dx'd a month ago with Hypo right? This really is not enough time to be able to start tracking where your TSH is at on the Levo yet. See what happens at your next visit on blood work. That should be coming up soon for you right? Usually 4 to 6 weeks after med is introduced. Post back then and as a precaution - limit the soy through the day for a while. It sound you may be eating and drinking quite a bit throughout the day.
From all I read, Soy could cause a goiter to grow. I am lactose intollerant and can't really tollerate milk so started to drink soy, but found it DID make a difference in the size of my goiter and my Dr. told me to stop drinking soy milk! I switched to either rice or Almond milk - which by the way are both REALLY delicious - especially the chocolate almond milk! I can't seem to keep it in the house as my kids LOVE it and drink it like it's a milkshake or something! They are cacium forified too.
SOy is consummable at any time if your medication for total TSH is balanced. If you are just a regular thyroid patient and still producing natural hormones. Taking soy will lower the absorption down and could cause your TSH levels to be inconsistant.
I was told by my endo after surgery that I could continue to drink my soy milk. I am addicted to the stuff! Vanilla flavor on cereal or in tea- and ahhhhhhhhhhh chocolate soy milk, helps get rid of my sweet tooth! It is my endo's philosophy that if my body is used to the soy it will adjust everything else, just make sure you get your labs done regularly and make sure you tell your doc you are eating soy.
Sometimes the pros outweigh the cons. Soy is good for your heart, just use it in moderation like everything else and don't take it at the same time as your synthroid. Having soy at dinner should be fine. Enjoy!
Sometimes the pros outweigh the cons. Soy is good for your heart, just use it in moderation like everything else and don't take it at the same time as your synthroid. Having soy at dinner should be fine. Enjoy!
Well, to clarify, I have never had surgery on my thyroid. I have hypothyroidism. Probably Hashimotos, but I'm not sure. (Was just diagnosed less than a month ago) I was thinking that it would be one of the things that slows down absorption, so that's why I was asking if it should be taken far apart from my pill. I take levothyroxine at 7:50 in the morning, so I was thinking that by dinner or so, a lot of the medicine should be absorbed. Also, like I said before, I can't get rid of the soy products in my house, because I would then have nothing else to eat.
Anyone know if it's ok to eat soy products several hours after you've taken synthroid?? If you take synthroid in the morning, is it ok to eat soy for dinner?
It will slow the process of the absorption - but please keep in mind - and I do not see this very often - If you have a thyroid problem as in maintaining a proper TSH normally, meaning you have had no RAI or surgery then soy is difficult for you and you should consume it minimally,
If you have had RAI or surgery and your medication balances your thyroid eating or comsumming soy products is not such an issue.
I suppose you may have to clarify if you have had treatment to remove part /all of the gland for me to say yes - stay away - or no- it really would be fine to have it.
If you have had RAI or surgery and your medication balances your thyroid eating or comsumming soy products is not such an issue.
I suppose you may have to clarify if you have had treatment to remove part /all of the gland for me to say yes - stay away - or no- it really would be fine to have it.
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