Hypothyroidism And Low Carb Diet?

Anyone here have underactive thyroid and tried low carb diet? Is it safe?
Im thinking of trying the low carb diet, as my weight seems to be going up and up because of underactive thyroid, no matter how much I excercise and how healthy I have been eating hasnt made a difference at all.
Thanks in advance :)

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6 Responses to “Hypothyroidism And Low Carb Diet?”

  1. ?u??§ ??? pu? ??uu?§ ??? on November 22nd, 2009 at 7:15 pm

    Do you take meds for it? My friend has thyroid problems.. dieting doesn’t help her, she has to adjust her dosage with the doctor.

  2. Happily married on November 23rd, 2009 at 12:12 am

    I don’t have an under active thyroid but I have lost 45 lbs on the low carb diet…and I know for a FACT that it is one of the only things that will help an under active thyroid. So absolutely the low carb diet is safe for thyroid issues. Please note I am only speaking of the Atkins diet, the one I am familiar with. If you read the Atkins book, he will mention how effective this is for people with hypothyroidism.
    Another thing that is supposed to help hypothyroidism is coconut oil. You can look it up, or go to my website if you have more questions.
    I hope this works for you. There is such success with this diet that I am sure it will.

  3. Ant Boogie v2.0 on November 23rd, 2009 at 1:02 am

    Learning to control or manage carbs is always a good idea. But T3 will help you as well. See a doctor, ask him/her about T3.
    I would not use the medicine as a crutch however. I would still recommend you educate yourself on all the macronutrients (protein/fats/carbs) and how they interact with our body composition.
    good luck!
    edit: you are on t4. t3 is more efficient.

  4. kyra k on November 23rd, 2009 at 3:28 am

    i have same illness,same problem.cutting carbs down will help,but the thing that helped me most was preventions “flat belly diet.”call ur library,they may have it.good luck!(its a diet based on consuming omega 3 foods.)

  5. C K on November 23rd, 2009 at 9:57 am

    I’m a pharmacist. Hypothyroidism is very treatable with thyroid replacement medication. You should consult your doctor.

  6. Atalanta on November 23rd, 2009 at 11:11 am

    Why are your doctors not treating your thyroid disorder ? There are perfectly good treatments which should bring you back to normal.

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