Does anyone know if using a diet plan like this can affect my thyroid or meds? I know its not the best way to lose weight but I did wonder if it would have an affect on me in regards to my thyroid?
I'm on levothyroxine 150mg and T3 10mg.
Thank you for reading
In a word, yes it will affect your thyroid the shakes contain soy protein, soy contains a large amount of a compound called phyto-oestrogens these mimic oestrogen in the body and increase the amount of thyroglobulin binding protein in your blood making less t4 from your meds available for use by your body.
There is a list of foods to avoid or eat in small quantities when hypo on the thyroid uk website make yourself familiar with them and it will be easier to find a suitable diet.
Thank you, I do avoid soy normally but didn't realise it was in these shakes! Thank you re the list as well. I'll go and have a squizz.
Hello MCoates, Do you happen to know the link of this list? I can't seem to locate it on the Thyroid UK website. Thank you.
My friend who is Hypo too, has always told me we shouldn't eat brocolli yet that isn't on the list. Do you think that she is right?
I do know broccoli can help defend against breast cancer.
I read today that broccli and cauliflower can be eaten but must be cooked first.
Thank you 
Juice Plus is more than safe to use. Watch this and read below please. If anyone would like more information feel free to ask.
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HYPOTHYROIDISM/HYPERTHYROIDISM and GOITROGENIC EFFECT
(as it pertains to diet and Juice Plus+ ®)
By Carol Watson, Registered Nurse, Naturopathic Doctor
I get this question frequently about whether those with hypothyroidism should eat Juice Plus+ ® daily or not because of the goitrogenic effect of some of the vegetables found in our concentrated powder produce blend. I present to you this document to provide a little bit of deeper understanding about the synergy of whole food vs. isolated nutrients.
Some foods contain naturally-occurring goitrogens (thyroid depressants) and/or progoitrogens (thyroid stimulants). The list includes cabbage, kale, kohlrabi, rutabaga, cauliflower, mustard greens, radishes, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, maize (corn), peas, soy, lima beans, sweet potatoes, sorghum, apricots, prunes, walnuts, cherries, almonds and bamboo shoots. Although it is admitted that these foods are unlikely to adversely affect persons with normal thyroid function, persons with hypo- or hyperthyroidism are frequently cautioned about frequent consumption.
However, the "negative influence" of these foods is based on tests using isolated chemicals found in the foods OR tests with processed portions of the foods rather than the whole, natural foods. For example, isolated soy protein, as found in baby foods and formulas, is reported to produce goiters in infants. But when whole foods are ingested, all the phytochemicals and nutrients are intact, so they will have a balancing, healthful effect on the thyroid. That is, whole foods may contain compounds that both slow and speed thyroid function but the body’s ability to selectively absorb allows a choice of what and how much of these components are used. In several countries around the world that enlist “natural medicine,” many of the foods listed above have been used to treat both hypo- and hyperthyroidism.
The bottom line is that nature balances but human alterations or synthetic chemicals distort and destroy health.
I find that description naively optimistic. Of course, testing substances in isolation is different from the effects of the food from which they were derived. To assert that when whole foods are ingested they have a balancing healthful effects on the thyroid is another thing altogether. There are many reports of diets which happens to contain large amounts of various foods having very significant impacts on the thyroid.
The view of the gut as a conveyor belt from which the body can select only what it needs is, sadly, too far from the truth.
How did you get on with thyroid and juice plus? Or did you ever get started on your journey with them
Sorry I don’t remember. I avoid soy for thyroid reasons though.
Any tips for someone about to start Levothyroxine?
How do we absorb thyroid medication?
More thyroid lab and a rant....I want to give up!
Flu jab and blood test
one small victory
hi all want to start by saying a great big thanks to this site 
