5 Foods that May Help Ease Hyperthyroidism Symptoms

Although a healthy diet can’t cure or prevent hyperthyroidism, eating healthy foods may help ease hyperthyroidism symptoms. But what foods should you eat? This slideshow shows you 5 foods to eat for hyperthyroidism.

What to Eat for Hyperthyroidism

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5 Foods to Help Relieve Mild Symptoms

There’s no such thing as a hyperthyroidism diet, but what you eat matters. Hyperthyroidism—when your thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone—can’t be prevented or treated though diet alone. It’s often treated with prescription medication, so see your doctor immediately if you have hyperthyroidism symptoms. But by eating certain foods, you can limit some mild hyperthyroidism symptoms. This slideshow shows you 5 foods that may help ease hyperthyroidism symptoms.

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Written by Julie M. Gentile

Reviewed by Daesman N. Suri MD

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Hyperthyroidism. University of Maryland Medical Center Web site. http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/hyperthyroidism-000088.htm. Accessed April 27, 2011.