I read something the other day about the effect caffeine has on the thyroid. Caffeine takes the place of the thyroid, and over time, hypothyroidism occurs. It shuts down the thyroid. When taking Levothyroxine, caffeine should be avoided because it keeps the body from absorbing it.
Has anyone else heard anything like this? Is this something I should really take seriously?
I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism 6 months ago, I have a check up in a couple weeks.