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thyroxine and dairy
I have been on thyroxine for 3 weeks after a total thyroidectomy. It says on my packet not to have any dairy products for 2 hours after taking the medication. I looked it up and dairy products inhibit the workings of the thyroxine medication. have others been told this?
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Yes, most people know this. It's not specifically the dairy, it's the calcium that inhibits absorption of thyroid med. Calcium supplements should be separated from thyroid med by at least 4 hrs.
You should also avoid uncooked cruciferous veggies, such as broccoli, cabbage, etc - these are called goitrogens; cooking them renders them harmless. There is a list of foods to avoid while on thyroid med. You might want to google it.
One thing to remember, though is that most foods can be eaten; just make sure there's a separation between them and thyroid med.
You should also avoid uncooked cruciferous veggies, such as broccoli, cabbage, etc - these are called goitrogens; cooking them renders them harmless. There is a list of foods to avoid while on thyroid med. You might want to google it.
One thing to remember, though is that most foods can be eaten; just make sure there's a separation between them and thyroid med.
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