Hypothyroidism and Protein Drinks?

[Kimo. 24]

I wish it would eliminate the need for thyroid medication

Me too, but I just see, read or hear it happening.

[mtokay 5]

Girls, you rock! I have been taking sythroid for 13 years now and it is pretty stable with synthroid. I always took my sythroid after Breakfast and it worked. I was sleeved on Jan 2nd and now I stoped loosing weight. My thyroid really slow down and I am not felling well. I will try to take synthroid before I go to bed I hope this will take care of the problem. Thank you for all the good information your gave.

[Kimo. 24]

I actually take mine around 4am when I wake to go to restroom then back to sleep. I've found this makes it much easier. I've had to go to experts trying to figure out why my dose kept rising every year, some times every few months. Many things were issues, then finally One Dr. told me coffee greatly effects it. Hence, why I take in wee hours of morning so no interference from anything at all. completely empty stomach gets Water and LevoThyroid pill.

My Thyroid problem will most likely never cease. It was caused by being hit in throat at a batting cage by roughly a 70-80 mph baseball while drinking and fooling around with friends roughly 20 years ago.

[fluffylibra30 323]

I take mine in the PM right before bed. My endo.said that was acceptable, just follow the food rule 1 hour before bed and I have learned to swallow mine without even any Water. I have been sleeved for 14 months and have stayed on .75 since being sleeved.

[Chubarella 87]

Well I just noticed the Protein Drink, Unjury, the dietitian sold me has soy in it! Does anyone know what brands don't have any soy?

[Kimo. 24]

What is the relationship between soy and thyroid function?

The relationship between soy and thyroid function has been studied for more than 70 years. Research in animals has raised concerns that the isoflavones in soy may interfere with the synthesis of thyroid hormones. However, overwhelming clinical evidence (intervention studies) clearly shows that in individuals whose thyroid function is normal, consuming even large amounts of isoflavones, either from soyfoods or supplements, doesn’t adversely affect the thyroid.¹ This evidence includes studies as long as three years in duration and that involved subjects consuming isoflavones in amounts at the very high end (~four servings per day) of the dietary range.²

A second concern is that soyfoods may interfere with the absorption of synthetic thyroid hormone, which is taken by hypothyroid patients. Many foods, herbs and drugs are thought to interfere with the absorption of thyroid hormone. However, even if soy is one of these, there is no need for hypothyroid patients to avoid soyfoods. The key is to maintain consistency in medication administration;³ that is, to be consistent in taking the medication in either a fasted or fed state and with or without soyfoods.

There is also concern that soy may be harmful to subclinical hypothyroid patients. Individuals with subclinical hypothyroidism have normal levels of the two main thyroid hormones, but elevated levels of a hormone that controls the synthesis of thyroid hormones. Over time, anywhere from 2 to 5 percent of patients with this condition will progress to overt hypothyroidism per year and require medication.⁴ Only one small study has examined the impact of soy on thyroid function in subclinical hypothyroid patients. This preliminary study found that about 10% of the patients converted to overt hypothyroidism in response to soy Protein containing isoflavones.⁵ However, in the group overall, there were dramatic reductions in inflammation, insulin sensitivity and blood pressure. Thus, in 90% of the subclinical hypothyroid patients, soy actually reduced risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

In conclusion, even the consumption of large amounts of soy for several years does not impact thyroid function in healthy people. Further, there is no reason for hypothyroid patients to avoid soyfoods. Although a small percentage of subclinical hypothyroid patients may be adversely affected by soy, in the vast majority of these patients, soy appears to be extremely beneficial.

Source;

http://forums.menshe...47/m/9881051593 Via http://soynutrition.com/?s=thyroid

Edited February 13, 2013 by Kimo.

[Kimo. 24]

Question

Soy: Does it worsen hypothyroidism?

Is it true that people who have hypothyroidism should avoid soy?

Answer

from Todd B. Nippoldt, M.D.

Whether people who have hypothyroidism should avoid soy is a topic of considerable debate.

Hypothyroidism is generally treated with synthetic thyroid hormone — and soy has long been thought to interfere with the body's ability to absorb the medication. However, there's no evidence that people who have hypothyroidism should avoid soy completely.

If you have hypothyroidism, take thyroid hormone replacement as directed by your doctor — typically on an empty stomach. Generally, it's best to wait four hours after taking thyroid medication to consume any products that contain soy. The same guidelines apply to other products that may impair the body's ability to absorb thyroid medication, including high-Fiber foods, Iron and Calcium supplements, and antacids that contain aluminum or magnesium.

Source;

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hyperthyroidism/AN00454

[Chubarella 87]

What is the relationship between soy and thyroid function?

The relationship between soy and thyroid function has been studied for more than 70 years. Research in animals has raised concerns that the isoflavones in soy may interfere with the synthesis of thyroid hormones. However, overwhelming clinical evidence (intervention studies) clearly shows that in individuals whose thyroid function is normal, consuming even large amounts of isoflavones, either from soyfoods or supplements, doesn’t adversely affect the thyroid.¹ This evidence includes studies as long as three years in duration and that involved subjects consuming isoflavones in amounts at the very high end (~four servings per day) of the dietary range.²

A second concern is that soyfoods may interfere with the absorption of synthetic thyroid hormone, which is taken by hypothyroid patients. Many foods, herbs and drugs are thought to interfere with the absorption of thyroid hormone. However, even if soy is one of these, there is no need for hypothyroid patients to avoid soyfoods. The key is to maintain consistency in medication administration;³ that is, to be consistent in taking the medication in either a fasted or fed state and with or without soyfoods.

There is also concern that soy may be harmful to subclinical hypothyroid patients. Individuals with subclinical hypothyroidism have normal levels of the two main thyroid hormones, but elevated levels of a hormone that controls the synthesis of thyroid hormones. Over time, anywhere from 2 to 5 percent of patients with this condition will progress to overt hypothyroidism per year and require medication.⁴ Only one small study has examined the impact of soy on thyroid function in subclinical hypothyroid patients. This preliminary study found that about 10% of the patients converted to overt hypothyroidism in response to soy Protein containing isoflavones.⁵ However, in the group overall, there were dramatic reductions in inflammation, insulin sensitivity and blood pressure. Thus, in 90% of the subclinical hypothyroid patients, soy actually reduced risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

In conclusion, even the consumption of large amounts of soy for several years does not impact thyroid function in healthy people. Further, there is no reason for hypothyroid patients to avoid soyfoods. Although a small percentage of subclinical hypothyroid patients may be adversely affected by soy, in the vast majority of these patients, soy appears to be extremely beneficial.

Source;

http://forums.menshe...47/m/9881051593 Via http://soynutrition.com/?s=thyroid

Thanks for this, maybe now I can stop worrying about this

[Kimo. 24]

Thanks for this, maybe now I can stop worrying about this

You're very welcome!!