The thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland in our body, which plays an important role in the body, if there is a problem with our thyroid gland, it will lead to a disorder of the endocrine system, which will seriously affect our physical health.
Moreover, in recent years, the thyroid diseases in the mainland have shown a gradual increasing trend, thyroid nodules, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, etc., and various thyroid diseases are increasing, so we have to pay attention to them.
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What does the thyroid do?
The thyroid gland is located below the anterior part of our neck, similar to the state of a butterfly, although the thyroid gland is not large, but it is very significant for the human body.
1. Thyroid hormone can promote the growth and development of the human body, when a woman is pregnant for 1~20 weeks, the mother's thyroid hormone plays a very important role in the development of the fetal brain, so many mothers who are trying to get pregnant need to check the thyroid function, because at this time, if the thyroid hormone level is not normal, it will have a great impact on the fetus.
2. Thyroid hormone can maintain our body temperature, if the thyroid hormone level decreases, many people will have the problem of cold intolerance, and if the thyroid hormone level is too high, some people will have the symptoms of heat intolerance.
3. Thyroid hormone has a certain impact on protein synthesis and metabolism, if the thyroid hormone is relatively high, there will be a state of hypermetabolism, resulting in a trend of weight loss, and the decrease of thyroid hormone will lead to weight gain.
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Symptoms of thyroid abnormalities
1. Goiter
Goiter enlargement is a very common condition in thyroid abnormalities, and if the condition is more severe, it may be difficult to swallow and breathe, which can have a great impact on the patient.
2. Mood fluctuating
Because the thyroid gland is our largest endocrine gland, if there is an abnormality in the thyroid gland, our endocrine will be affected, showing a state of emotional disorder, difficulty in controlling one's emotions, and prone to sympathetic nervous excitation, anxiety or irritability.
3. Changes in body weight
Abnormal thyroid function will lead to a downward trend in the body's metabolism, if the consumption is reduced, it will lead to edema, resulting in weight gain, if the hyperthyroidism will lead to an increase in the level of metabolism, the consumption will be too large, although the appetite is better, but there will still be a state of emaciation.
4. Slow response
The hormone level of the thyroid gland is abnormal, and our memory and thinking ability will change to a certain extent, which can easily lead to decreased muscle strength, sluggishness, and especially fatigue and drowsiness.
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People with a bad thyroid can't eat soybeans?
Soybeans contain high levels of nutrients, proteins, amino acids, etc., which can not only supplement the nutrients needed by the body, but also play a role in enhancing the body's immunity, and are easy to be digested and absorbed by the human body.
Soybeans are rich in unsaturated fatty acids, which are easily absorbed by the human body, and for some people with high blood lipid content, soybeans can be eaten appropriately, which can play a role in inhibiting cholesterol absorption.
The dietary fiber in soybeans also has a good effect on our human body, which can speed up the peristalsis of the stomach and intestines, thereby preventing and relieving constipation, and can reduce the risk of some bowel cancers.
Thyroid patients can eat soybeans appropriately, which can supplement the plant protein needed by the human body, but it should be used appropriately.
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Reminder: 2 supplements do not be withdrawn, or aggravate the condition
1. Seafood
Seafood is rich in nutrients and is becoming more and more popular because of the variety of cooking methods, but it is not suitable for patients with thyroiditis.
Because seafood contains high iodine, it will cause certain damage to thyroid tissue and easily aggravate the development of autoimmune diseases, so it is necessary to pay attention to controlling the intake of iodine.
2. Animal liver
The liver of animals is rich in protein, vitamins and other nutrients, which can supplement the nutrients needed by the body.
Eating too much will lead to an increase in the amount of cholesterol in the blood, increase the metabolic burden of the body, and cause certain stimulation to the thyroid gland, which will lead to abnormal thyroid secretion and cause nodules to occur.
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How can thyroid disease be prevented?
Thyroid disease has a certain relationship with one's own immunity, and has a certain relationship with factors such as environmental endocrine disruptors and excessive iodine intake, so if you want to prevent thyroid disease, you should pay attention to the combination of work and rest.
Maintain a good mood, try to avoid great mood fluctuations, otherwise it will have a great impact on the endocrine, develop good living habits, usually pay attention to chewing slowly, do not overeat, go to bed early and get up early and do not stay up late.
To achieve a light diet, try not to eat some spicy and stimulating foods, and usually eat more apples, oysters, yogurt and other foods, which have the function of protecting the thyroid gland.
Usually you need to pay attention to try not to take estrogen orally, too much estrogen will induce the occurrence of thyroid tumors, and the usual iodine content intake also needs to be appropriate.