I had mild symptoms of hypothyroidism for a while, like tiredness and weight gain, though I've never thought that they were serious enough to check with a doctor, so I decided to stick to healthy diet and take supplement instead to treat these probs. The only 2 things that improved how I feel greatly were: fatty fish; like salmon, and fresh ginger. I could understand why salmon would make me feel better (because of the zinc and the iodine obviously) but I couldn't understand why fresh ginger is good too, until I found that it has iron, which as well can help convert T4 to T3. Thanks for your videos Dr Berg 🌸
Thank you so much Dr Berg mate!!!! I’m so stoked. This is what I was requesting hoping you would do a video on. I’m a Melanoma and Thyroid Cancer survivor. Losing my whole Thyroid was the worst thing that has ever happened to me. It has totally changed my life. For the worst. We don’t realise how important your thyroid gland is, until it’s gone. I’m writing these tips down in my “Thyroid Book”. What’s that you say? 🧐 the TP is a little notebook that I write any good tips or anything I think I’d try, or things I’ve read. I like a hard copy over a computer file, I take it with me everywhere. I loaned it twice now that the 2 ladies copied. It’s just an idea I like to share, as someone else might try it. There is a lot hits of yours DR Berg, regarding all cancer type hints and tricks. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺
I had a coworker whose thyroid was removed so she had to take Synthroid. I told her about coconut oil and she started taking 1 spoonful every day. Her Synthroid dose had to be reduced, so coconut oil did something to help. In her case, anyway. Just sharing so you can learn more about it if you choose.
@@w1975bthank you very much for your reply. I do the Indian “Pulling” with coconut oil everyday for teeth health and they believe it also removes bad bacteria in the mouth. I do sometimes eat some too which I’ve heard was good for other health benefits. But I will now definitely try what your work mate does. Thanks again
@@JustaKarenDiscoveredTheIntrnet gday mate Gday mate, well there has been quite a few problems since having a full thyroidectomy some are also from the radiation therapy etc. Weight gain was expected but not as much as I have. I was quite fit before, surfing, skating, hiking, helped coach sons AFL footy team, singing in a band for years etc. Im just about to turn 51 and still try to keep fit, but it’s really hard to lose the weight, I put on nearly 20kgs! But the exhaustion I feel everyday! Is really bad. I’ve had my Thyroxine (synthetic thyroid medication) increased, lowered, up and down like a yo-yo, but it didn’t help. I’ve really got to force myself to get out of bed to do stuff, I broke up with my partner at the time as she thought I was now lazy as before I was so active. I had to give up my job as a tattoo artist as my hands had become to shaky. My beard when I grew back was no where near as thick as it was, it’s dumb but I used to enter “beard competitions” and often win, I don’t know, my hair is super dry, brittle and falls out badly. It stuffed up my testosterone badly so I had to go on Testosterone replacement at 40, it wasn’t a age thing as that was all tested before. The radiation therapy caused some of the lubricantion glands in my eye lids to stop working, I was then also diagnosed with Glaucoma (not sure if it’s related, but it was 4 months after it started to cause problems) so there is quite a few. I’m not sure if men are affected in the same way as women? I know the percentage of the population who get it are women are more likely to have thyroid problems over men? Anyway thanks for the question. Cheers
🍃🌤Good Morning, Queensland Australia. 7:00am I'm sorry to hear of all the complications with your health. The overall tone I heard that sounded in your message was... "She'll be right mate, gotta hang in there." Thank you for your courage. Keep up the Aussie spirit. We're proud of you. 🤗 🍃💛🍃
Foods to avoid for hypothyroidism: 1. Cassava 2. Lima beans 3. Sorgum 4. Sweet potato 5. Flax seed 6. Cruciferous vegetables 7. Millet 8. Soy products 9. Onions 10. Gluten If you have cruciferous vegetables in very small amounts (less than five ounces), it shouldn’t be a problem. Cooking, steaming, or fermenting cruciferous vegetables also reduces their goitrogenic effect. Having sea kelp as well may also help. You would also want to avoid anything that depletes selenium, iodine, iron, and vitamin A. Good sources of selenium and iodine: • Seafood • Sea kelp • Sea salt Good sources of iron: • Red meat • Animal products Good sources of vitamin A: • Egg yolks • Butter • Cod liver oil • Beef liver
The suggestion to have more kelp is based on the simple fact that thyroid hormone uses iodine rather than any real-life evidence. Iodine is in fact very heavily present in the standard modern diet. If anything we need less of it.
Dr. Berg could you make a video on female hormones (estradiol, progesteron, testosterone, prolactin, DHEA, FSH, LH, cortisol) in her 40's and 50's? Specifically what ranges, numbers, avg. and ratios should we be looking for. Everywhere I look I read about dominance or low level but no specifics.
how insane is it that this video just uploaded and I just met a woman in this hospital o that her daughter has this condition and barely can eat anything 😱 crazy how that happened! another great 👍🏻 video DR BERG
@@DeionHarris I’m SO SORRY you’re going through this! I know how YOU feel! I don’t have this condition but I have other conditions that causes ME NOT able to eat much most foods it’s unbelievable and if I tell people about MY situation it’s hard for some to understand but SERIOUSLY it’s miserable H where YOU just can’t be normal and eat foods YOU love!
I have been diagnosed with Hypothyroidism (age 63). I don't have and never had symptoms. I have high energy, gym, bike, run, (always had), no hair loss etc. Eat well. I was shocked at my lab results showing high cholesterol. My doctor gave me good advice on what to eat - dried seaweed and brazil nuts, berberine, bergamot before every going on meds. 2 years and 4 lab tests later, my results consistently improved. NO MEDS. I just ordered Dr. Bergs Thyroid package. Now I am following more carefully on what foods not to eat - I eat some listed, sometimes. Onion, ouch, I have onion daily in my salad.
I have a hypothyroid. I don't eat a lot of onions, but I do take the supplement Quercetin/Bromelain. I also have had IBS w/diarrhea and no doctor has ever suggested to avoid gluten, nor have I ever been tested. It annoys me, that when I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism, no doctor ever mentioned to avoid certain foods. Just like when I had my gallbladder removed I wasn't given any dietary advice. I really appreciate any advice Dr Berg.
I have Hypothyroid for 10 years now and i am managing it pretty well to normal blood levels with selenium, low gluten/low carb, lots of sea salt (athlete who sweats a lot), lots of dairy like cheese and butter. No thyroid medication(never had any benefit from them only the side effects). I do have hay fever this year and just ordered some Quercetin/Bromelain for it as well, curious if it affects the thyroid if i take it some days in the summer
Doctors prescribe meds. They won't tell you about how you can avoid the meds by fixing your diet. (Unless you ask) I'm unmedicated now after trying for 2 1/2 years to get the right dosage of Levothyroxine. It was a rollercoaster of hypo/hyperthyroid symptoms. I changed my diet significantly and feel SO much better. My hair and nails are growing, my skin looks better. Overall I feel great. My Doctor has me written as an uncooperative patient because I won't take the meds. So I just don't go now, which sucks because I really liked her before that. I may end up having to be on meds later in life, but for now I really feel this is the best for me. I know how I'm feeling after all. (I'm 55, btw)
Sharing Dr Bergs notes on this important episode! Goitrogens are things that cause a goiter. A goiter is an enlarged thyroid gland. Goitrogenic foods interfere with certain enzymes and hormones and can lead to a goiter. Foods to avoid for hypothyroidism: 1. Cassava 2. Lima beans 3. Sorgum 4. Sweet potato 5. Flax seed 6. Cruciferous vegetables 7. Millet 8. Soy products 9. Onions 10. Gluten If you have cruciferous vegetables in very small amounts (less than five ounces), it shouldn’t be a problem. Cooking, steaming, or fermenting cruciferous vegetables also reduces their goitrogenic effect. Having sea kelp as well may also help. You would also want to avoid anything that depletes selenium, iodine, iron, and vitamin A. Good sources of selenium and iodine: • Seafood • Sea kelp • Sea salt Good sources of iron: • Red meat • Animal products Good sources of vitamin A: • Egg yolks • Butter • Cod liver oil • Beef liver Thank you Dr Berg!! 😺👍
The negative long-term consequences of ketogenic diets may far outweigh any potential short-term benefits, according to a comprehensive new review published in Frontiers in Nutrition. Keto diets have skyrocketed in popularity over the last decade due to their ability to promote quick weight loss. Typically very low in carbohydrates, modest in protein, and high in fats, the aim of keto diets is to push the body into ketosis-the state in which the body uses fat for fuel. Foods like red meat, fish, nuts, cream, eggs, cheese, oil, and non-starchy vegetables are given the green light while starchy vegetables, fruit, whole grains, beans, and lentils are avoided as much as possible. For this latest meta-analysis, a group of physicians, researchers, and registered dietitians analyzed more than 100 peer-reviewed studies on keto diets to identify long-term effects. They found that people who follow such diets have a significantly increased risk of developing heart disease, LDL cholesterol buildup, kidney failure, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, and cancer. They also discovered that keto diets are particularly dangerous for people who are currently pregnant or may become pregnant. Low-carbohydrate diets are linked to birth defects, particularly neural tube defects, and gestational diabetes even if the pregnant person is taking folic acid supplements. Additionally, for those living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), the high amounts of protein consumed on the keto diet can place excess stress on the kidneys and worsen the long-term internal damage of CKD. So why does this diet have such negative side effects? The study’s authors suggest that it has to do with the nutrient quality of the food being eaten. “The foods that are emphasized on a keto diet are the very products that cause colon cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s disease,” says study co-author Neal Barnard, MD, FACC, president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and an adjunct professor of medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine. “New research also shows that these same foods raise the risk for severe COVID-19.” This sentiment is echoed by lead review author Lee Crosby, RD. “The typical keto diet is a disease-promoting disaster,” says Crosby. “Loading up on red meat, processed meat, and saturated fat and restricting carbohydrate-rich vegetables, fruits, legumes, and whole grains is a recipe for bad health.” Originally developed in the 1920s as a treatment for patients with severe drug-resistant epilepsy, the keto diet has been shown to be effective for reducing seizures in extreme cases. Scientists believe the diet decreases seizures by making less glucose available to fuel neurons. And although the study authors concluded that eating keto could be beneficial for seizure management, they say the risks far outweigh the rewards for most people. Instead of going keto, Barnard suggests a whole food, plant-based diet: “On a low-calorie diet, people might lose weight, but they have to go hungry to do it. On a keto diet, they might lose weight but they feel guilty if they have an apple, banana, slice of bread, or a cookie. On a plant-based diet, you get the best of all worlds: weight loss, delicious food, better overall health, and you’re never hungry.”
Small amounts of broccoli, cauliflower, onions, and brussels sprouts? Are you trying to kill me? 😭 Those are some of my favorites, especially broccoli and onions!! And no cassava flour? I changed to that because I was trying to drop gluten. 😬 It's like a minefield out there!
I was a big consumer of wheat products (bread, cookies, cakes, pies) when younger. And like most of my generation, we were brought up on it. When I was in my late 30s, I had an episode where my throat felt like it had come under attack - a very sore throat and ears for several days. Not thinking it was my thyroid, I didn't get it checked out then, but did a year later when I was exhibiting classic low thyroid symptoms, (fatigue, felt cold most of the time, aching joints & generally grumpy and my neck looked swollen). I was put on a low dose of Thyroxin which I took for a few years before I went to see a Nutritional consultant. The resulting diet (no wheat, dairy, yeast or sugars as a leaky gut was also suspected) was a complete change from what I was accustomed to eating, but once I understood that my diet was the reason behind my problems, I stuck with it. That was 1997. By 1999, I decided to quit taking the thyroxin as I wanted to see how I would do without it. And I never went back as my thyroid has continued to improve. Now I do also like that the food industry has also made gluten free products more widely available since I began this journey to better health - it has made me feel like I'm not missing out when I feel the need to have a piece of bread. What has really been a game changer the last few years has been the availability of health information on the internet by caring people like you who are helping to educate us to the importance of our diets and the value of supplements . And done in such a way that we can understand the reasons and processes. Thank you very much.
I had no idea about the flax, sweet potato....and onion. Ughh. Gluten is definitely on my no list. Holy smokes it is awful. Dropped gluten before I even realized I was hypothyroid. Thank you for the heads up ❤ TRULY grateful for all the info! Have a great weekend all!
I’m with ya. I had no idea those 3 were not good for thyroid issues. I have Celiac and my thyroid was flaring up before I went completely off dairy. I put flax seed meal in my smoothies and sometimes it makes me cough and my throat swell. 😬
Sometimes I feel like I’m going around in circles…… Was thrilled yesterday, to find out flaxseed oil is improving my eyesight…. Just found out, not to take because of my thyroid. Hashimoto’s Frustration building here….
This Doctor needs to be cloned and put into EVERY medical school to re-educate doctors with correct information about HEALTH. He is brilliant, and a gem of a person to anyone with common sense about how to improve their health in a sustained way.. I just love learning from his simple to understand videos. I respect this man immensely. 😊😊👍👍
Hello Dr. Berg, In most of your videos about diet and fasting, you recommend cruciferous vegetables and recommending 7 cups per day. but if I can only eat 5oz of cruciferous vegetables because of thyroid issues, what other vegetables can I eat to follow your recommended diet plan? Thank you.
Cruciferous vegetables are the only ones on that list that I eat as he recommends. Not quite 7 cups a day but a heaping salad. I’m going to continue eating my salad because I’m also taking sea kelp. I think I’ll be OK. I enjoy yourself and I’m not gonna cut that out.
@@chanwmalichani also have hypothyroidism and i looked for the strategies to deal with it in short you can either consume 7 - 10 cups of leafy greens or 4-5 cups of cruseferous veggies and you can take sea kelp at the same time one capsule a day to get your rda of iodine and compensate the slight deficiency that caused by the crusefrous veggies . 1 capsule of now kelp supplement contains 325mg wich equals more than double of the rda of iodine and it's pretty cheap
Omg, these foods to avoid are mostly the foods I consumed on regular basis, I have enlarge thyroid gland at the lower right of my throat, supposedly goiter, is it same as hashimoto ? one doc suggest I removed it thru surgery though I'm having second thoughts and thinking if there's other option to consider in the form of natural foods or vitamins to reduce or get rid of the swelling
I always thought goiter is the result of having not enough iodine in your diet. I come from a region where there used to be at least one person in each family with a goiter and almost everybody had thyroid problems. With the adding of iodine to salt the goiters became rare but I now realize cabbage, onions and gluten products were stable foods too.
Stay away from iodized salt. It's not a natural salt. Use Celtic salt or Himalayan salt because they have the highest amounts of minerals that your body needs. Sipplement your body with iodine such as Iodoral.
Dr. Berg, what if you are hypothyroid due to ablation of thyroid, due to Graves … is it recommended to avoid same foods you describe on this video, or not? Thank you for your help!
Someone I know who thought she was dealing with a thyroid issue several years back entirely eliminated goitrogens from her diet, and the result was permanent elimination of hot flashes. Anyone else?
Meh. I haven't found goitrogens to be clinically relevant 💁♀️ This probably only comes into play when people do fad diets and over-consume one thing (I'm picturing the equivalent of when people start drinking massive green juices every singe day). If youre a normal human being with a balanced diet, you don't have to worry about this.
Fascinating information I am traveling in Italy and finding their foods do not have the GMOs that we have in the US! I have had no trouble eating pasta or pizza and desserts❤
You would think schools would teach how to live a better life All they teach our youth is testing. Is it the foods or what's injected or sprayed on our food? To me, in my opinion, food is medicine. Studies show if our children planted and grew their food they will enjoy eating it. My daughter loved all veggies bc I made it tasty. Who wants to eat bland broccoli 🥦. Stir frie it!
I’ve been taking your sea kelp for about a year now and now my thyroid levels are more stable and in fact every time I go to the thyroid Dr they lessen the amount of synthroid needed to maintain good level. Remember as well every time loose weight , amount of meds needed have to change as well!
Wow! Thank you Doc. Eric for this video! I have low thyroid since last year. My metabolism has slowed down because of my thyroid and been gaining weight.🌹
No offense. But you advocate endlessly To go Keto and now I can't eat Onions and Broccoli anymore? WTF?! I am out! This is the straw that breaks the camels back. Enough!
Thank you to Dr. Berg who teach us such important and helpful stuff.. but unfortunately i can't understand them fully because i don't speak english fluently..!! GREEK SUBS when..? ! ? ! Auto translation has some languages available but not Greek..pls Dr.Berg's support team can you pls do something about it..?!
@@priyameenchadha I take a multivitamin that I bought at Whole Foods. Its their 365 brand multivitamin 👍🏻 I also take vitamin D3. However its important to make sure thyroids are at a proper level. Get levels checked at doctor.
Enlarged thyroid is named goiter, I guess this is also called Hyperthyroidism. Then why laying emphasis on the avoidance of Hypothyroidism in this video. Dr Berg, I need clarification please. Thank you.
I'm surprised you have not looked into the carnivore diet that much A few of your videos seem to be making a good case for the effectiveness of letting go of many vegetables even though you always say we need to have 7 to 10 cups. It seems that many of us need to avoid them.
Following the Carnivore diet long-term could increase your risk for a number of serious health conditions, such as colorectal cancer and heart disease.
TOP foods to avoid if you have a hypothyroid condition ~ Goitrogens are things that cause a goiter. A goiter is an enlarged thyroid gland. Goitrogenic foods interfere with certain enzymes and hormones and can lead to a goiter. - Foods to avoid for hypothyroidism: 1. Cassava 2. Lima beans 3. Sorgum 4. Sweet potato 5. Flax seed 6. Cruciferous vegetables 7. Millet 8. Soy products 9. Onions 10. Gluten - If you have cruciferous vegetables in very small amounts (less than five ounces), it shouldn't be a problem, . Cooking, steaming, or fermenting cruciferous vegetables also reduces their goitrogenic effect. - Having sea kelp as well may also help. - You would also want to avoid anything (Gluten, sugar etc)that depletes selenium, iodine, iron, and vitamin A. Good sources of selenium and iodine: 1. Seafood 2. Sea kelp 3. Sea salt 4. Good sources of iron: . Red meat . Animal products 5. Good sources of vitamin A: . Egg yolks . Butter . Cod liver oil . Beef liver
Hi Dr. Berg can you please make videos and research for hyperthyroidism? I had taken carbimazole for 1.5 yrs and stopped taking it for 5 months but my TSH went down again so I think I have to take medication again.
I’m hyperthyroidism with graves with a goiter! I take 5mg methimazole for 6 years now and my numbers finally are almost normal! I still have a goiter, now I know that onions are a culprit. I use onions on almost every dinner. I am leaning towards animal based diet (more beef!). It’s hard to be consistent but I’m going to try harder! Good luck to you! Oh! My endocrinologist wants to remove my thyroid!! I said absolutely not! (And he still pressures me!) 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I also got this terrible dis ease after getting numerous flu shots (before I researched). There is a GMO enzyme that they put in these flu shots that are KNOWN to give people autoimmune thyroid disease! BigP is terrible!! They absolutely don’t care about the general population! God bless! 🙏🏼
@@wideawakeandaware-22 stay strong in your conviction to get your thyroid working and healthy. Some people to check out: Dr. David Brownstein (treats patients using iodine), Dr. Shawn Baker Podcast youtube channel (all sorts of health improvements from people going carnivore, their stories shared).
I have hypothyroidism. But I have taken your recommendation to eat once a day a huge salad of cruciferous vegetables. But I’m also taking your seek help and I am also taking thyroid aid. I can’t think of the name of it right now do I want to continue eating my big salad?
Sadly, I love onions, cassava, sweet potato, broccoli and cauliflower. Even with intermittent fasting and a good amount of vitamin A , iodine and iron I should avoid those? I've had onions with every lunch and almost every dinner for years.
Damn this made a lot of sense. I always felt like those cassava chips did something funny to me so I stopped eating them and replaced with regular potatoes deep fried in avocado oil but now I learned about lectin sensitivity and now I’m like is no chip safe. Ugh
There's also this crunchy snack made completely from cheese, it was pretty good for keto to get something with some crunch to it, the ones I had were called "just the cheese"
I NEED SOME HELP FROM DR BERG.. First of all thankyou for all information that u give us and clear all our doubts, i learned a lot of things from ur videos and it helped me a lot to clear many misconceptions about health. I am a teenager and i really need the trace minerals supplement (which i find expensive and after the shipping cost it becomes more costly) Can u pls help me get it... Thanks
My most recent Thyroid profile shows an extremely high TSH with normal (within range) T3 and T4. I used to be on Thyroxin (for Hypothyrodism) for years and then doctor got me off that 4 years earlier because my Thyroid profile was normal. I am overweight (sedentary lifestyle because of demanding work) and have vertical ridges on my nails which appeared in last 1 year or so. I am tired most of the times even after waking up after full night sleep and I feel sleepy all the time. My mood is usually towards the gloomy or anxious side. I am more careful about my diet though. I would be really thankful for any specific recommendations Dr. Berg!
This is one of those times when the nutritional advice is full of contradictions, as I always thought cruciferous vegetables are great for hormonal balance.
These are all the highly recommended foods to to eat daily and in abundance of to avoid a cancer recurrence, and now I can't eat them because they might make my hypothyroid worse. Don't eat meat, carbs, fruit because it contains fructose, and now cruciferous vegetables. What's left?
Dr erig. I have a doubt.. How to remove wax from berries just can wash in paip water and eat it straight away or need to soak in baking soda before eat
I had a complete thyroidectomy 28 years ago. I also had a goiter and Graves disease. Since I no longer have a thyroid and on a complete thyroid supplement, will eating these foods interfere with my medication? I am at a loss on what I should and should not eat, which has been a big confusion for me all these years.
Its the first time I hear about sweet potatoes not being food for hypothyroidism. A google check also list many websites claiming sweet potatoes is infact recommended for hashimotos. Could you provide more info re sweet potatoes?
I have Hashimotos, I’m allergic to milk protein and I am a vegan. Can you suggest foods too eat that does not involve eating an animal or a part of one please?
Excuse me please sir. Im very new here and I want to become healthier than I ever was now then back then. I started your keto program a week ago and ever since no more carbs & sugar I cant sleep anymore. Whats changed? Will my sleep improve?
Please clarify the benefits of sea salt vs himalayan salt. I want to choose the one with the most benefits. I'm also open to the idea of using both on alternate days to have the benefits of both. Thank you!
No salt! About one-third of people are sensitive to the sodium component of salt. This means that eating foods with too much salt can increase the amount of blood in the arteries, raising blood pressure and increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke.
@@edcat6587 No salt! About one-third of people are sensitive to the sodium component of salt. This means that eating foods with too much salt can increase the amount of blood in the arteries, raising blood pressure and increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke.
You are the only doctor I trust and follow his health advice! Because of your tips and suggestions which I followed in many aspects my health changed into better for many health problems I used to have. Thank you Dr. Berg for the free valuable health advices that rescue our life! 🙏🏻big appreciation 🙏🏻🙏🏻.
The negative long-term consequences of ketogenic diets may far outweigh any potential short-term benefits, according to a comprehensive new review published in Frontiers in Nutrition. Keto diets have skyrocketed in popularity over the last decade due to their ability to promote quick weight loss. Typically very low in carbohydrates, modest in protein, and high in fats, the aim of keto diets is to push the body into ketosis-the state in which the body uses fat for fuel. Foods like red meat, fish, nuts, cream, eggs, cheese, oil, and non-starchy vegetables are given the green light while starchy vegetables, fruit, whole grains, beans, and lentils are avoided as much as possible. For this latest meta-analysis, a group of physicians, researchers, and registered dietitians analyzed more than 100 peer-reviewed studies on keto diets to identify long-term effects. They found that people who follow such diets have a significantly increased risk of developing heart disease, LDL cholesterol buildup, kidney failure, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, and cancer. They also discovered that keto diets are particularly dangerous for people who are currently pregnant or may become pregnant. Low-carbohydrate diets are linked to birth defects, particularly neural tube defects, and gestational diabetes even if the pregnant person is taking folic acid supplements. Additionally, for those living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), the high amounts of protein consumed on the keto diet can place excess stress on the kidneys and worsen the long-term internal damage of CKD. So why does this diet have such negative side effects? The study’s authors suggest that it has to do with the nutrient quality of the food being eaten. “The foods that are emphasized on a keto diet are the very products that cause colon cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s disease,” says study co-author Neal Barnard, MD, FACC, president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and an adjunct professor of medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine. “New research also shows that these same foods raise the risk for severe COVID-19.” This sentiment is echoed by lead review author Lee Crosby, RD. “The typical keto diet is a disease-promoting disaster,” says Crosby. “Loading up on red meat, processed meat, and saturated fat and restricting carbohydrate-rich vegetables, fruits, legumes, and whole grains is a recipe for bad health.” Originally developed in the 1920s as a treatment for patients with severe drug-resistant epilepsy, the keto diet has been shown to be effective for reducing seizures in extreme cases. Scientists believe the diet decreases seizures by making less glucose available to fuel neurons. And although the study authors concluded that eating keto could be beneficial for seizure management, they say the risks far outweigh the rewards for most people. Instead of going keto, Barnard suggests a whole food, plant-based diet: “On a low-calorie diet, people might lose weight, but they have to go hungry to do it. On a keto diet, they might lose weight but they feel guilty if they have an apple, banana, slice of bread, or a cookie. On a plant-based diet, you get the best of all worlds: weight loss, delicious food, better overall health, and you’re never hungry.”
I'm not giving up cruciferous vegies or onions. And mama is going to eat her sweet potato casserole on Thanksgiving. And I'm not giving up Soy sauce, either.
My tsh,free t3 and free t4 is in normal range but total t3 t4 are decreasing below normal range . I follow intermittent fasting wity no decrease in intake calories..why
I just wanted to take Quercitin against Hay Fever as everybody says it is a wonder against it, but if it causes goiter for us hypothyroids i have to test it first
Please, Dr. Berg, can you help me? Today I went to the test, and I was feeling something strange in my head. Is it dizziness or vertigo? Something, but after eating, the situation is still the same, and I feel dizzy. Is it because of the common cold, because I had not covered at night? Can you help me? What should I do? nauseous) and is there anything to drink to stop this dizziness, dizziness and feeling nauseous because I want to study for the next exam the day after tomorrow
Thanks doc, I would like to ask you if you could do a video on hyperthyroidism as well, since I suffer from it. I didn't understand one thing: cruciferous foods promote hypothyroidism, then? Thanks
Hypothyroidism dye to surgical removal of half the thyroid gland. Now menopausal and totally confused what and what not to eat 😵💫 I like to try DIM and flaxseed BUT see that I am supposed to avoid just that 😵💫 can I even develop a goiter with half a gland remaining?
I had over achieve thyroid, really bad lost 3 stone in a month, with tones of symptoms went from 9stone to 7stone was really ill, I had to beg for a blood test as doctors wouldn’t do any sort of tests, just send me on ma way, I went vegan to see if it helped, when i did get help the tablets was what made things go worse too heavy a dose and I went to being nearly 12stone in weight which I had never been that sort of weight, I then got the enlarged thyroid, which made breathing hard, I was told it would never go down in size and I needed my thyroid cut-taking out and be on tablets for rest of life, I didn’t get it cut out as it’s important part of my body, it ends up I had also started early menopause, but I really don’t like meat and never did eat much of any meat all my life, so now this video is saying all the stuff i eat I shouldn’t eat, I’m lost and want to be healthy, just thinking that I need to eat meat makes me want to be sick. What else can I do, my thyroid has come down in size, when they said it never will, I’ve put on weight again and they now wouldn’t help me with my menopause, they can’t get the tablets thats to be taken with the gel for HRT, so now I’m on nothing and I really don’t want to get depressed again and feel like ending my life again this has been all going on from 2014
Same for my elderly mother and she always feels cold, is tired and doesn’t feel well within herself. I’m still not convinced she needed to get them removed and her doctor managed to frighten her into taking them out.
So I am screwed unless I go full carnivore. I eat cabbage soup, sourkraut, broccoli and cauliflower. I take iodine and synthetic thyroid meds. Eat eggs, red meat, and Brazilian nuts.
No it sounds like you are fine. You can eat those things, just don't ONLY eat those things or don't eat them in large quantities. Sauerkraut is so good for you, I wish it didn't make me gag or I would eat it!
@@Megan-gl4zz I am worried as cruciferous veggies are a large part of keto. I will make sure they are cooked but lack of iodine got my thyroid in trouble, weight gain, fatty liver, predisbetic...by eating these veggies and red meat high fat I lost 50 lbs, dropped a1c from 6.4 to 5.3 and dropped glucose from 160 to 80. I know I could go all carnivore, bur I lose the pleasure of red meat. The veggies give me an alternate.
Anyone suffering from hypothyroidism should eliminate fluoride because it severely damages the thyroid gland
I had mild symptoms of hypothyroidism for a while, like tiredness and weight gain, though I've never thought that they were serious enough to check with a doctor, so I decided to stick to healthy diet and take supplement instead to treat these probs. The only 2 things that improved how I feel greatly were: fatty fish; like salmon, and fresh ginger. I could understand why salmon would make me feel better (because of the zinc and the iodine obviously) but I couldn't understand why fresh ginger is good too, until I found that it has iron, which as well can help convert T4 to T3. Thanks for your videos Dr Berg 🌸
There are 3 tests to let you know if you have a thyroid problem. Most doctors only do the most useless of the bunch.
Dr. Berg specifically said red meat should be the source for iron.
Same here
@I'm Happy oxalte foods look it up
Yes, do you know why? I'd lay money that it was the iodine in your new diet. I'd make sure that it's verified as wild caught and not farm raised.
So basically eat air and drink water
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Thank you so much Dr Berg mate!!!! I’m so stoked. This is what I was requesting hoping you would do a video on. I’m a Melanoma and Thyroid Cancer survivor. Losing my whole Thyroid was the worst thing that has ever happened to me. It has totally changed my life. For the worst. We don’t realise how important your thyroid gland is, until it’s gone. I’m writing these tips down in my “Thyroid Book”. What’s that you say? 🧐 the TP is a little notebook that I write any good tips or anything I think I’d try, or things I’ve read. I like a hard copy over a computer file, I take it with me everywhere. I loaned it twice now that the 2 ladies copied. It’s just an idea I like to share, as someone else might try it. There is a lot hits of yours DR Berg, regarding all cancer type hints and tricks. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺
What are.negative effects you experienced when your thyroid was removed
I had a coworker whose thyroid was removed so she had to take Synthroid. I told her about coconut oil and she started taking 1 spoonful every day. Her Synthroid dose had to be reduced, so coconut oil did something to help. In her case, anyway. Just sharing so you can learn more about it if you choose.
@@w1975bthank you very much for your reply. I do the Indian “Pulling” with coconut oil everyday for teeth health and they believe it also removes bad bacteria in the mouth. I do sometimes eat some too which I’ve heard was good for other health benefits. But I will now definitely try what your work mate does. Thanks again
@@JustaKarenDiscoveredTheIntrnet gday mate
Gday mate, well there has been quite a few problems since having a full thyroidectomy some are also from the radiation therapy etc. Weight gain was expected but not as much as I have. I was quite fit before, surfing, skating, hiking, helped coach sons AFL footy team, singing in a band for years etc. Im just about to turn 51 and still try to keep fit, but it’s really hard to lose the weight, I put on nearly 20kgs! But the exhaustion I feel everyday! Is really bad. I’ve had my Thyroxine (synthetic thyroid medication) increased, lowered, up and down like a yo-yo, but it didn’t help. I’ve really got to force myself to get out of bed to do stuff, I broke up with my partner at the time as she thought I was now lazy as before I was so active. I had to give up my job as a tattoo artist as my hands had become to shaky. My beard when I grew back was no where near as thick as it was, it’s dumb but I used to enter “beard competitions” and often win, I don’t know, my hair is super dry, brittle and falls out badly. It stuffed up my testosterone badly so I had to go on Testosterone replacement at 40, it wasn’t a age thing as that was all tested before. The radiation therapy caused some of the lubricantion glands in my eye lids to stop working, I was then also diagnosed with Glaucoma (not sure if it’s related, but it was 4 months after it started to cause problems) so there is quite a few. I’m not sure if men are affected in the same way as women? I know the percentage of the population who get it are women are more likely to have thyroid problems over men? Anyway thanks for the question. Cheers
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I'm sorry to hear of all the complications with your health. The overall tone I heard that sounded in your message was...
"She'll be right mate, gotta hang in there."
Thank you for your courage. Keep up the Aussie spirit. We're proud of you. 🤗
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Foods to avoid for hypothyroidism:
1. Cassava
2. Lima beans
3. Sorgum
4. Sweet potato
5. Flax seed
6. Cruciferous vegetables
7. Millet
8. Soy products
9. Onions
10. Gluten
If you have cruciferous vegetables in very small amounts (less than five ounces), it shouldn’t be a problem.
Cooking, steaming, or fermenting cruciferous vegetables also reduces their goitrogenic effect. Having sea kelp as well may also help.
You would also want to avoid anything that depletes selenium, iodine, iron, and vitamin A.
Good sources of selenium and iodine:
• Seafood
• Sea kelp
• Sea salt
Good sources of iron:
• Red meat
• Animal products
Good sources of vitamin A:
• Egg yolks
• Butter
• Cod liver oil
• Beef liver
The suggestion to have more kelp is based on the simple fact that thyroid hormone uses iodine rather than any real-life evidence.
Iodine is in fact very heavily present in the standard modern diet. If anything we need less of it.
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@@seth8089 Because of all the Iodized salt?
@@ianstuart5660 Yes, that is a huge factor. It's also now very common to have seafood or fish relatively frequently even in inland areas.
Dr. Berg could you make a video on female hormones (estradiol, progesteron, testosterone, prolactin, DHEA, FSH, LH, cortisol) in her 40's and 50's? Specifically what ranges, numbers, avg. and ratios should we be looking for. Everywhere I look I read about dominance or low level but no specifics.
how insane is it that this video just uploaded and I just met a woman in this hospital o that her daughter has this condition and barely can eat anything 😱 crazy how that happened! another great 👍🏻 video DR BERG
That's me barely can eat anything and now one of the things that I was eating a sweet potato now he saying I can't eat that
@@DeionHarris I’m SO SORRY you’re going through this! I know how YOU feel! I don’t have this condition but I have other conditions that causes ME NOT able to eat much most foods it’s unbelievable and if I tell people about MY situation it’s hard for some to understand but SERIOUSLY it’s miserable H where YOU just can’t be normal and eat foods YOU love!
I have been diagnosed with Hypothyroidism (age 63). I don't have and never had symptoms. I have high energy, gym, bike, run, (always had), no hair loss etc. Eat well. I was shocked at my lab results showing high cholesterol. My doctor gave me good advice on what to eat - dried seaweed and brazil nuts, berberine, bergamot before every going on meds. 2 years and 4 lab tests later, my results consistently improved. NO MEDS. I just ordered Dr. Bergs Thyroid package. Now I am following more carefully on what foods not to eat - I eat some listed, sometimes. Onion, ouch, I have onion daily in my salad.
I have hypothyroid too, I am taking levothyroxin , is it still ok to take the thyroid package from Dr Berg .
I have a hypothyroid. I don't eat a lot of onions, but I do take the supplement Quercetin/Bromelain. I also have had IBS w/diarrhea and no doctor has ever suggested to avoid gluten, nor have I ever been tested. It annoys me, that when I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism, no doctor ever mentioned to avoid certain foods. Just like when I had my gallbladder removed I wasn't given any dietary advice. I really appreciate any advice Dr Berg.
I have Hypothyroid for 10 years now and i am managing it pretty well to normal blood levels with selenium, low gluten/low carb, lots of sea salt (athlete who sweats a lot), lots of dairy like cheese and butter. No thyroid medication(never had any benefit from them only the side effects).
I do have hay fever this year and just ordered some Quercetin/Bromelain for it as well, curious if it affects the thyroid if i take it some days in the summer
Doctors prescribe meds. They won't tell you about how you can avoid the meds by fixing your diet. (Unless you ask)
I'm unmedicated now after trying for 2 1/2 years to get the right dosage of Levothyroxine. It was a rollercoaster of hypo/hyperthyroid symptoms.
I changed my diet significantly and feel SO much better. My hair and nails are growing, my skin looks better. Overall I feel great. My Doctor has me written as an uncooperative patient because I won't take the meds. So I just don't go now, which sucks because I really liked her before that.
I may end up having to be on meds later in life, but for now I really feel this is the best for me. I know how I'm feeling after all. (I'm 55, btw)
Sharing Dr Bergs notes on this important episode!
Goitrogens are things that cause a goiter. A goiter is an enlarged thyroid gland. Goitrogenic foods interfere with certain enzymes and hormones and can lead to a goiter.
Foods to avoid for hypothyroidism:
1. Cassava
2. Lima beans
3. Sorgum
4. Sweet potato
5. Flax seed
6. Cruciferous vegetables
7. Millet
8. Soy products
9. Onions
10. Gluten
If you have cruciferous vegetables in very small amounts (less than five ounces), it shouldn’t be a problem.
Cooking, steaming, or fermenting cruciferous vegetables also reduces their goitrogenic effect. Having sea kelp as well may also help.
You would also want to avoid anything that depletes selenium, iodine, iron, and vitamin A.
Good sources of selenium and iodine:
• Seafood
• Sea kelp
• Sea salt
Good sources of iron:
• Red meat
• Animal products
Good sources of vitamin A:
• Egg yolks
• Butter
• Cod liver oil
• Beef liver
Thank you Dr Berg!!
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STILL GONNA DO VEG & I DO SELENIUM INSTEAD OF MEDS
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And thank YOU, Fidel Catsro 😊
The negative long-term consequences of ketogenic diets may far outweigh any potential short-term benefits, according to a comprehensive new review published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
Keto diets have skyrocketed in popularity over the last decade due to their ability to promote quick weight loss. Typically very low in carbohydrates, modest in protein, and high in fats, the aim of keto diets is to push the body into ketosis-the state in which the body uses fat for fuel. Foods like red meat, fish, nuts, cream, eggs, cheese, oil, and non-starchy vegetables are given the green light while starchy vegetables, fruit, whole grains, beans, and lentils are avoided as much as possible.
For this latest meta-analysis, a group of physicians, researchers, and registered dietitians analyzed more than 100 peer-reviewed studies on keto diets to identify long-term effects. They found that people who follow such diets have a significantly increased risk of developing heart disease, LDL cholesterol buildup, kidney failure, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, and cancer. They also discovered that keto diets are particularly dangerous for people who are currently pregnant or may become pregnant. Low-carbohydrate diets are linked to birth defects, particularly neural tube defects, and gestational diabetes even if the pregnant person is taking folic acid supplements. Additionally, for those living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), the high amounts of protein consumed on the keto diet can place excess stress on the kidneys and worsen the long-term internal damage of CKD.
So why does this diet have such negative side effects? The study’s authors suggest that it has to do with the nutrient quality of the food being eaten.
“The foods that are emphasized on a keto diet are the very products that cause colon cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s disease,” says study co-author Neal Barnard, MD, FACC, president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and an adjunct professor of medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine. “New research also shows that these same foods raise the risk for severe COVID-19.”
This sentiment is echoed by lead review author Lee Crosby, RD. “The typical keto diet is a disease-promoting disaster,” says Crosby. “Loading up on red meat, processed meat, and saturated fat and restricting carbohydrate-rich vegetables, fruits, legumes, and whole grains is a recipe for bad health.”
Originally developed in the 1920s as a treatment for patients with severe drug-resistant epilepsy, the keto diet has been shown to be effective for reducing seizures in extreme cases. Scientists believe the diet decreases seizures by making less glucose available to fuel neurons. And although the study authors concluded that eating keto could be beneficial for seizure management, they say the risks far outweigh the rewards for most people.
Instead of going keto, Barnard suggests a whole food, plant-based diet: “On a low-calorie diet, people might lose weight, but they have to go hungry to do it. On a keto diet, they might lose weight but they feel guilty if they have an apple, banana, slice of bread, or a cookie. On a plant-based diet, you get the best of all worlds: weight loss, delicious food, better overall health, and you’re never hungry.”
Small amounts of broccoli, cauliflower, onions, and brussels sprouts? Are you trying to kill me? 😭 Those are some of my favorites, especially broccoli and onions!!
And no cassava flour? I changed to that because I was trying to drop gluten. 😬 It's like a minefield out there!
Yep they trying to kill you they want u to eat aur and a lil bit of water
Eat meat, especially red meat, fish eggs and A2 cream. Also kelp and ionised salt
I was a big consumer of wheat products (bread, cookies, cakes, pies) when younger. And like most of my generation, we were brought up on it. When I was in my late 30s, I had an episode where my throat felt like it had come under attack - a very sore throat and ears for several days. Not thinking it was my thyroid, I didn't get it checked out then, but did a year later when I was exhibiting classic low thyroid symptoms, (fatigue, felt cold most of the time, aching joints & generally grumpy and my neck looked swollen). I was put on a low dose of Thyroxin which I took for a few years before I went to see a Nutritional consultant. The resulting diet (no wheat, dairy, yeast or sugars as a leaky gut was also suspected) was a complete change from what I was accustomed to eating, but once I understood that my diet was the reason behind my problems, I stuck with it. That was 1997. By 1999, I decided to quit taking the thyroxin as I wanted to see how I would do without it. And I never went back as my thyroid has continued to improve. Now I do also like that the food industry has also made gluten free products more widely available since I began this journey to better health - it has made me feel like I'm not missing out when I feel the need to have a piece of bread. What has really been a game changer the last few years has been the availability of health information on the internet by caring people like you who are helping to educate us to the importance of our diets and the value of supplements . And done in such a way that we can understand the reasons and processes. Thank you very much.
So happy to hear about your progress. Can you please tell alternatives to wheat which you have use
Thanks for sharing. That too was helpful. Wish there were support groups to help one stay on track.
I had no idea about the flax, sweet potato....and onion. Ughh. Gluten is definitely on my no list. Holy smokes it is awful. Dropped gluten before I even realized I was hypothyroid. Thank you for the heads up ❤ TRULY grateful for all the info! Have a great weekend all!
I was just diagnosed with Hashimotos so I’ve been avoiding gluten as well.
I’m with ya. I had no idea those 3 were not good for thyroid issues. I have Celiac and my thyroid was flaring up before I went completely off dairy. I put flax seed meal in my smoothies and sometimes it makes me cough and my throat swell. 😬
Sometimes I feel like I’m going around in circles……
Was thrilled yesterday, to find out flaxseed oil is improving my eyesight….
Just found out, not to take because of my thyroid. Hashimoto’s
Frustration building here….
Ugh ,Right
Flaxseed keeps us regular
I have hosimotos and eat sweet potatoes almost daily .
I eat onions a lot also !
This Doctor needs to be cloned and put into EVERY medical school to re-educate doctors with correct information about HEALTH. He is brilliant, and a gem of a person to anyone with common sense about how to improve their health in a sustained way.. I just love learning from his simple to understand videos. I respect this man immensely. 😊😊👍👍
Definitely!
and u are wronger than wrong
@@DeionHarris Uh oh, you don't approve?
Agreed
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Hello Dr. Berg, In most of your videos about diet and fasting, you recommend cruciferous vegetables and recommending 7 cups per day. but if I can only eat 5oz of cruciferous vegetables because of thyroid issues, what other vegetables can I eat to follow your recommended diet plan? Thank you.
Exactly! This video is discouraging.
Go more carnivore
Cruciferous vegetables are the only ones on that list that I eat as he recommends. Not quite 7 cups a day but a heaping salad. I’m going to continue eating my salad because I’m also taking sea kelp. I think I’ll be OK. I enjoy yourself and I’m not gonna cut that out.
@@TerriSlater-s8g thank you, but how about a person who is dealing with thyroid issues but also need the benefits of Cruciferous vegetables?
@@chanwmalichani also have hypothyroidism and i looked for the strategies to deal with it in short you can either consume 7 - 10 cups of leafy greens or 4-5 cups of cruseferous veggies and you can take sea kelp at the same time one capsule a day to get your rda of iodine and compensate the slight deficiency that caused by the crusefrous veggies . 1 capsule of now kelp supplement contains 325mg wich equals more than double of the rda of iodine and it's pretty cheap
The best doctor in the world 🌎 full respect 🙏
I appreciate your support!
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I can't believe you said avoid cruciferous with a straight face. I thought it was one of your dry jokes
Omg, these foods to avoid are mostly the foods I consumed on regular basis, I have enlarge thyroid gland at the lower right of my throat, supposedly goiter, is it same as hashimoto ? one doc suggest I removed it thru surgery though I'm having second thoughts and thinking if there's other option to consider in the form of natural foods or vitamins to reduce or get rid of the swelling
Thank you Dr. Berg's 🙏🏼♥️
I always thought goiter is the result of having not enough iodine in your diet. I come from a region where there used to be at least one person in each family with a goiter and almost everybody had thyroid problems. With the adding of iodine to salt the goiters became rare but I now realize cabbage, onions and gluten products were stable foods too.
Yes, iodine deficiency is a main factor in goiter.
Stay away from iodized salt. It's not a natural salt. Use Celtic salt or Himalayan salt because they have the highest amounts of minerals that your body needs. Sipplement your body with iodine such as Iodoral.
You are correct.
May I know where your home was ??
but onions were suggested for selenium in your one of videos also cabbage and broccoli too
Looks like I'm gonna live on ice/melted ice from here on out
Dr. Berg, what if you are hypothyroid due to ablation of thyroid, due to Graves … is it recommended to avoid same foods you describe on this video, or not? Thank you for your help!
Someone I know who thought she was dealing with a thyroid issue several years back entirely eliminated goitrogens from her diet, and the result was permanent elimination of hot flashes. Anyone else?
Meh. I haven't found goitrogens to be clinically relevant 💁♀️ This probably only comes into play when people do fad diets and over-consume one thing (I'm picturing the equivalent of when people start drinking massive green juices every singe day). If youre a normal human being with a balanced diet, you don't have to worry about this.
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Hello there! Thank you for following!
Fascinating information I am traveling in Italy and finding their foods do not have the GMOs that we have in the US! I have had no trouble eating pasta or pizza and desserts❤
I have no problems with gluten in France or Italy etc in EU...
You would think schools would teach how to live a better life
All they teach our youth is testing.
Is it the foods or what's injected or sprayed on our food?
To me, in my opinion, food is medicine.
Studies show if our children planted and grew their food they will enjoy eating it.
My daughter loved all veggies bc I made it tasty.
Who wants to eat bland broccoli 🥦.
Stir frie it!
Plants don't want to be eaten, they produce poisons to prevent being eaten. See videos from Dr. Anthony Chaffee.
I’ve been taking your sea kelp for about a year now and now my thyroid levels are more stable and in fact every time I go to the thyroid Dr they lessen the amount of synthroid needed to maintain good level. Remember as well every time loose weight , amount of meds needed have to change as well!
That's correct!
I have always been afraid to take any extra iodine or kelp if Im on synthroid
Anyone care to share an acceptable list of veggies for hypothyroid patients, I have a histamine intolerance too.
once you said cruciferous vegetables are good for hashimoto's and now you say it's not 😐
What about dairy and nightshade vegetables like tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, paprika, potatoes? Please answer this Dr. Thx
Does this apply if my thyroid was removed? I had hashimotos then thyroid cancer. Thank you.
Wow! Thank you Doc. Eric for this video! I have low thyroid since last year. My metabolism has slowed down because of my thyroid and been gaining weight.🌹
What really helped you
No offense. But you advocate endlessly To go Keto and now I can't eat Onions and Broccoli anymore? WTF?! I am out! This is the straw that breaks the camels back. Enough!
Thank you to Dr. Berg who teach us such important and helpful stuff.. but unfortunately i can't understand them fully because i don't speak english fluently..!! GREEK SUBS when..? ! ? ! Auto translation has some languages available but not Greek..pls Dr.Berg's support team can you pls do something about it..?!
Im eating 2 brazil nuts a day to help my thyroid along with a multivitamin. 👍🏻 Thank you Dr. Berg for all you do. Have a blessed day.
@The Shepard's Path to The Kingmaker thank you. 🙏🏼
Which multivitamin are you having?
@@priyameenchadha I take a multivitamin that I bought at Whole Foods. Its their 365 brand multivitamin 👍🏻 I also take vitamin D3. However its important to make sure thyroids are at a proper level. Get levels checked at doctor.
Please tell the multivitamins that you're consuming.
@@akankshaverma6001 365 Vitamin brand from Whole Foods super market. For 55 plus. Also I take vitamin D3 Spring Valley brand from Walmart.
Enlarged thyroid is named goiter, I guess this is also called Hyperthyroidism. Then why laying emphasis on the avoidance of Hypothyroidism in this video. Dr Berg, I need clarification please. Thank you.
He never gives clarification he a blank
Makes it impossible as a vegetarian with under active thyroid trying to do OMAD Keto!
What are the symptoms of 'Hypothyroidism' ??
I'm surprised you have not looked into the carnivore diet that much
A few of your videos seem to be making a good case for the effectiveness of letting go of many vegetables even though you always say we need to have 7 to 10 cups. It seems that many of us need to avoid them.
Following the Carnivore diet long-term could increase your risk for a number of serious health conditions, such as colorectal cancer and heart disease.
TOP foods to avoid if you have a hypothyroid condition ~
Goitrogens are things that cause a goiter. A goiter is an enlarged thyroid gland. Goitrogenic foods
interfere with certain enzymes and hormones and can lead to a goiter.
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Foods to avoid for hypothyroidism:
1. Cassava
2. Lima beans
3. Sorgum
4. Sweet potato
5. Flax seed
6. Cruciferous vegetables
7. Millet
8. Soy products
9. Onions
10. Gluten
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If you have cruciferous vegetables in very small amounts (less than five ounces), it shouldn't be a
problem,
. Cooking, steaming, or fermenting cruciferous vegetables also reduces their goitrogenic effect.
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Having sea kelp as well may also help.
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You would also want to avoid anything (Gluten, sugar etc)that depletes selenium, iodine, iron, and vitamin A.
Good sources of selenium and iodine:
1. Seafood
2. Sea kelp
3. Sea salt
4. Good sources of iron:
. Red meat
. Animal products
5. Good sources of vitamin A:
. Egg yolks
. Butter
. Cod liver oil
. Beef liver
I currently have a hypo thyroid and your videos have been a life saver.
Help me please I have it en it's growing 😢😢😢
I have hypothyroidism I love to eat most of these food and a lot of 😢 from now on I will avoid them ax possible 🙏🙏
Does this apply if youve had your thyroid removed due to cancer. Im on levothyroxine.
Hi Dr. Berg can you please make videos and research for hyperthyroidism? I had taken carbimazole for 1.5 yrs and stopped taking it for 5 months but my TSH went down again so I think I have to take medication again.
I’m hyperthyroidism with graves with a goiter! I take 5mg methimazole for 6 years now and my numbers finally are almost normal! I still have a goiter, now I know that onions are a culprit. I use onions on almost every dinner. I am leaning towards animal based diet (more beef!). It’s hard to be consistent but I’m going to try harder!
Good luck to you!
Oh! My endocrinologist wants to remove my thyroid!! I said absolutely not! (And he still pressures me!) 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I also got this terrible dis ease after getting numerous flu shots (before I researched). There is a GMO enzyme that they put in these flu shots that are KNOWN to give people autoimmune thyroid disease! BigP is terrible!! They absolutely don’t care about the general population! God bless! 🙏🏼
@@wideawakeandaware-22 stay strong in your conviction to get your thyroid working and healthy. Some people to check out: Dr. David Brownstein (treats patients using iodine), Dr. Shawn Baker Podcast youtube channel (all sorts of health improvements from people going carnivore, their stories shared).
@@wideawakeandaware-22find a new doctor
Yes they never ever speak on hyper it's always hypo
Dr. Eric, can you please give couple recommendations how to get rid of acne on scalp.
I have hypothyroidism. But I have taken your recommendation to eat once a day a huge salad of cruciferous vegetables. But I’m also taking your seek help and I am also taking thyroid aid. I can’t think of the name of it right now do I want to continue eating my big salad?
Dr Berg also made videos on hyperthyroidism 😊
Please suggest how to diagnose/reverse from pancreatitis ?
Thank you so much, can you pleaseee do one for Hyperthyroidism? 🙏🏻
Check out my videos here about hyperthyroidism: www.youtube.com/@DrEricBergDC/search?query=Hyperthyroidism
Thank you doc ☺️
Sadly, I love onions, cassava, sweet potato, broccoli and cauliflower. Even with intermittent fasting and a good amount of vitamin A , iodine and iron I should avoid those? I've had onions with every lunch and almost every dinner for years.
Damn this made a lot of sense. I always felt like those cassava chips did something funny to me so I stopped eating them and replaced with regular potatoes deep fried in avocado oil but now I learned about lectin sensitivity and now I’m like is no chip safe. Ugh
You might try meat chips. They're expensive but you can make your own. They wouldn't contain lectins or pufas (highly inflammatory fats = bad).
if you want to, search:
1. How To Make Carnivore Meat Chips
2. Carnivore Crisps
There's also this crunchy snack made completely from cheese, it was pretty good for keto to get something with some crunch to it, the ones I had were called "just the cheese"
Definitely cut the chips, nothing positive about any of them!!
Thank you Dr Berg!
Anytime!
So, if we have Graves’ disease (hyperthyroidism), should we eat MORE of them?!
I NEED SOME HELP FROM DR BERG..
First of all thankyou for all information that u give us and clear all our doubts, i learned a lot of things from ur videos and it helped me a lot to clear many misconceptions about health. I am a teenager and i really need the trace minerals supplement (which i find expensive and after the shipping cost it becomes more costly) Can u pls help me get it...
Thanks
Hi Dr Berg I’ve heard that the Thyroid grows back after removing it , is that true and how long does it take??? Thanks!
My most recent Thyroid profile shows an extremely high TSH with normal (within range) T3 and T4. I used to be on Thyroxin (for Hypothyrodism) for years and then doctor got me off that 4 years earlier because my Thyroid profile was normal. I am overweight (sedentary lifestyle because of demanding work) and have vertical ridges on my nails which appeared in last 1 year or so. I am tired most of the times even after waking up after full night sleep and I feel sleepy all the time. My mood is usually towards the gloomy or anxious side. I am more careful about my diet though. I would be really thankful for any specific recommendations Dr. Berg!
All those grains are used by celiacs, but gluten is also bad...amazing
My thyroid is huge and I have multiple nodules…my fav veggies are brócoli, cauliflower & cabbage. Lol
Dr Berg thank you very much...
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No problem. Glad to share this video.
Thank you Dr. Berg I have small ball's inflammation 1 is big
This is one of those times when the nutritional advice is full of contradictions, as I always thought cruciferous vegetables are great for hormonal balance.
THANK YOU!
Sure thing!
These are all the highly recommended foods to to eat daily and in abundance of to avoid a cancer recurrence, and now I can't eat them because they might make my hypothyroid worse. Don't eat meat, carbs, fruit because it contains fructose, and now cruciferous vegetables. What's left?
Dr erig. I have a doubt.. How to remove wax from berries just can wash in paip water and eat it straight away or need to soak in baking soda before eat
I had a complete thyroidectomy 28 years ago. I also had a goiter and Graves disease. Since I no longer have a thyroid and on a complete thyroid supplement, will eating these foods interfere with my medication? I am at a loss on what I should and should not eat, which has been a big confusion for me all these years.
Dr berg please make video for night shift worker supplements or eating very tired lately
Its the first time I hear about sweet potatoes not being food for hypothyroidism. A google check also list many websites claiming sweet potatoes is infact recommended for hashimotos. Could you provide more info re sweet potatoes?
basically all the healthy food i can't eat...
I have Hashimotos, I’m allergic to milk protein and I am a vegan. Can you suggest foods too eat that does not involve eating an animal or a part of one please?
Just tell me what I can Eat...smh
There is bunch of things that are "healty" but too much of it is not healty at all, than what to eat......
Excuse me please sir. Im very new here and I want to become healthier than I ever was now then back then. I started your keto program a week ago and ever since no more carbs & sugar I cant sleep anymore.
Whats changed? Will my sleep improve?
Please clarify the benefits of sea salt vs himalayan salt. I want to choose the one with the most benefits. I'm also open to the idea of using both on alternate days to have the benefits of both. Thank you!
Sea salt has lots of microplastics in them these days.....Himalayan does not.
@@edcat6587 Thank you!
No salt!
About one-third of people are sensitive to the sodium component of salt. This means that eating foods with too much salt can increase the amount of blood in the arteries, raising blood pressure and increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke.
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No salt!
About one-third of people are sensitive to the sodium component of salt. This means that eating foods with too much salt can increase the amount of blood in the arteries, raising blood pressure and increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke.
You are the only doctor I trust and follow his health advice! Because of your tips and suggestions which I followed in many aspects my health changed into better for many health problems I used to have. Thank you Dr. Berg for the free valuable health advices that rescue our life! 🙏🏻big appreciation 🙏🏻🙏🏻.
The negative long-term consequences of ketogenic diets may far outweigh any potential short-term benefits, according to a comprehensive new review published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
Keto diets have skyrocketed in popularity over the last decade due to their ability to promote quick weight loss. Typically very low in carbohydrates, modest in protein, and high in fats, the aim of keto diets is to push the body into ketosis-the state in which the body uses fat for fuel. Foods like red meat, fish, nuts, cream, eggs, cheese, oil, and non-starchy vegetables are given the green light while starchy vegetables, fruit, whole grains, beans, and lentils are avoided as much as possible.
For this latest meta-analysis, a group of physicians, researchers, and registered dietitians analyzed more than 100 peer-reviewed studies on keto diets to identify long-term effects. They found that people who follow such diets have a significantly increased risk of developing heart disease, LDL cholesterol buildup, kidney failure, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, and cancer. They also discovered that keto diets are particularly dangerous for people who are currently pregnant or may become pregnant. Low-carbohydrate diets are linked to birth defects, particularly neural tube defects, and gestational diabetes even if the pregnant person is taking folic acid supplements. Additionally, for those living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), the high amounts of protein consumed on the keto diet can place excess stress on the kidneys and worsen the long-term internal damage of CKD.
So why does this diet have such negative side effects? The study’s authors suggest that it has to do with the nutrient quality of the food being eaten.
“The foods that are emphasized on a keto diet are the very products that cause colon cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s disease,” says study co-author Neal Barnard, MD, FACC, president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and an adjunct professor of medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine. “New research also shows that these same foods raise the risk for severe COVID-19.”
This sentiment is echoed by lead review author Lee Crosby, RD. “The typical keto diet is a disease-promoting disaster,” says Crosby. “Loading up on red meat, processed meat, and saturated fat and restricting carbohydrate-rich vegetables, fruits, legumes, and whole grains is a recipe for bad health.”
Originally developed in the 1920s as a treatment for patients with severe drug-resistant epilepsy, the keto diet has been shown to be effective for reducing seizures in extreme cases. Scientists believe the diet decreases seizures by making less glucose available to fuel neurons. And although the study authors concluded that eating keto could be beneficial for seizure management, they say the risks far outweigh the rewards for most people.
Instead of going keto, Barnard suggests a whole food, plant-based diet: “On a low-calorie diet, people might lose weight, but they have to go hungry to do it. On a keto diet, they might lose weight but they feel guilty if they have an apple, banana, slice of bread, or a cookie. On a plant-based diet, you get the best of all worlds: weight loss, delicious food, better overall health, and you’re never hungry.”
Thanks a lot dr berg ❤
You're very welcome!
Do you need to avoid these foods if your taking Levothyroxine for Hypo
I'm not giving up cruciferous vegies or onions. And mama is going to eat her sweet potato casserole on Thanksgiving. And I'm not giving up Soy sauce, either.
@helenevion4868 Nah, babe. I'm being wilfully ignorant because there's no way I could give up soy sauce on sushi.
My tsh,free t3 and free t4 is in normal range but total t3 t4 are decreasing below normal range . I follow intermittent fasting wity no decrease in intake calories..why
thank you dr.
Anytime
I am so happy to get so much good information. I am proud of you
I just wanted to take Quercitin against Hay Fever as everybody says it is a wonder against it, but if it causes goiter for us hypothyroids i have to test it first
Dr. Berg, have you ever done a video on cloves ?? If not, would appreciate your insights . . . really appreciate your expertise, thank you so much.
I listen peanuts too so I can’t do dim ?
Please, Dr. Berg, can you help me? Today I went to the test, and I was feeling something strange in my head. Is it dizziness or vertigo? Something, but after eating, the situation is still the same, and I feel dizzy. Is it because of the common cold, because I had not covered at night? Can you help me? What should I do? nauseous) and is there anything to drink to stop this dizziness, dizziness and feeling nauseous because I want to study for the next exam the day after tomorrow
Make sure you are getting enough electrolytes: Sodium, potassium and Magnesium
Dang. All the foods i like!! Why not the potato chips and ice cream. And so many are anti-cancer. Not so happy.😮
Thanks doc, I would like to ask you if you could do a video on hyperthyroidism as well, since I suffer from it. I didn't understand one thing: cruciferous foods promote hypothyroidism, then? Thanks
I didn't know that either and was consuming large amounts of cruciferous veggies for many years. Ended up being hypothyroid!
I'm borderline hyperthyroid and eat lots of cruciferous veggies. Would love to know how it affects it
It's hard sometimes finding things to eat when you have a daughter with Hashimotos and Ulcerative Colitis.
Meat fish eggs
What do I do because I am also deficient in Vitamin B1
This video may be helpful:
th-cam.com/video/nURgtkKxp84/w-d-xo.html
I have hypothyroidism, and this is helpful..
However I need to find out what foods can I eat to replace levothyroxine
Hypothyroidism dye to surgical removal of half the thyroid gland. Now menopausal and totally confused what and what not to eat 😵💫
I like to try DIM and flaxseed BUT see that I am supposed to avoid just that 😵💫 can I even develop a goiter with half a gland remaining?
I had over achieve thyroid, really bad lost 3 stone in a month, with tones of symptoms went from 9stone to 7stone was really ill, I had to beg for a blood test as doctors wouldn’t do any sort of tests, just send me on ma way, I went vegan to see if it helped, when i did get help the tablets was what made things go worse too heavy a dose and I went to being nearly 12stone in weight which I had never been that sort of weight, I then got the enlarged thyroid, which made breathing hard, I was told it would never go down in size and I needed my thyroid cut-taking out and be on tablets for rest of life, I didn’t get it cut out as it’s important part of my body, it ends up I had also started early menopause, but I really don’t like meat and never did eat much of any meat all my life, so now this video is saying all the stuff i eat I shouldn’t eat, I’m lost and want to be healthy, just thinking that I need to eat meat makes me want to be sick. What else can I do, my thyroid has come down in size, when they said it never will, I’ve put on weight again and they now wouldn’t help me with my menopause, they can’t get the tablets thats to be taken with the gel for HRT, so now I’m on nothing and I really don’t want to get depressed again and feel like ending my life again this has been all going on from 2014
Dr. I'm about to go nuts... Cassava is goitrogenic even cooked? I think I also have eosinophilic esopaghitis... I am doomed... Plus I have IBS
So then how the heck do we even eat healthy if we can t have healthy foods ☹️
Dr., how about best/worst foods after thyroid removal and now on thyroid med for life?
Same for my elderly mother and she always feels cold, is tired and doesn’t feel well within herself. I’m still not convinced she needed to get them removed and her doctor managed to frighten her into taking them out.
So I am screwed unless I go full carnivore. I eat cabbage soup, sourkraut, broccoli and cauliflower. I take iodine and synthetic thyroid meds. Eat eggs, red meat, and Brazilian nuts.
No it sounds like you are fine. You can eat those things, just don't ONLY eat those things or don't eat them in large quantities. Sauerkraut is so good for you, I wish it didn't make me gag or I would eat it!
@@Megan-gl4zz I am worried as cruciferous veggies are a large part of keto. I will make sure they are cooked but lack of iodine got my thyroid in trouble, weight gain, fatty liver, predisbetic...by eating these veggies and red meat high fat I lost 50 lbs, dropped a1c from 6.4 to 5.3 and dropped glucose from 160 to 80. I know I could go all carnivore, bur I lose the pleasure of red meat. The veggies give me an alternate.
@helenevion4868 been watching. Get so many conflicting messages.
I’m on meds for my thyroid…does this still stand if the TSH Test comes out ok because of the amour