Hashimoto's / Hypothyroid- low carb

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Hi,

Is anyone in the same boat and found low carb works for them? I've read it can but not to go keto.

I keep gaining weight, tsh creating up and now on 200mcg levo. I used to have it suppressed at 0.2ish at about 150mcg levo but its not the case now.

Isn’t it eliminating gluten that’s thought to help, rather than carbs in general? On the Health Unlocked thyroid forum (v informative) that’s what they often suggest. I’m too addicted to bread etc so can’t bring myself to try…

I'm doing autoimmune paleo,im not on medication but have lost 4st stone and reduced my antibodies.

The autoimmune protocol diet helped me - www.healthline.com/nutrition/aip-diet-autoimmune-protocol-diet#how-it-works

I'm Hashi too plus type 11 diabetic and lost 3 stone on low carb.

In my case it helped to base my diet around meat (any kind, could be fish, chicken), fruit, vegetables and a bit of dairy. I haven't eliminated carbs (or gone keto) but have them in moderation.

I went full keto. I've been eating like that for 3 years and it has really helped me. I lost some weight but most importantly, my brain fog is gone

You do need some carbs for hypothyroidism. I believe Chris kressler has written about it. But a lower balance would be useful and obvs not the crap ones.

The gluten thing is a myth; it stems from the fact that if you're coeliac you're more likely fo get hypothyroidism. But if you've not got the genetic tendency, it won't make a difference. but gluten is a FODMAP food and its possible that in some it's causing ibs which obviously can help.

I've found middle age/ peri menopause is making it harder definitely. I've also found taking high dose b1 helpful - Isabella wentz has written about it. (also taking some high than usual b12 which is helping brain dog.)

Peri can cause issues with insulin levels which can lead to increasing fat around the middle. Completely avoiding all high sugar foods, eating complex carbs including grains with lots of protein can be really helpful. Vegan forward diet with lots of fibre and some fish and meat. (I love this book and am trying to follow more of it thedoctorskitchen.com/lifestyle/the-doctors-kitchen-podcast-59-how-to-reverse-ageing-part-3-of-4-the-female-ageing-brain-with-dr-lisa-mosconi)

I've also picked up the tip about a good portion of protein before 10 am; eg eggs or chicken.

You also get lower stomach acid as you age and so absorption of the thyroxine can be an issue. Take 30 mins to an hour before food but with a full glass of water if doing so in the morning. I noticed a big difference when it was an hour (but I couldn't sustain it with small kids.)

However everyone is different; what spikes one person's insulin doesn't spike another's. Some people find lots of vegan food too explosive etc.

Years before Michal Mosley got really famous he did an Xmas diet thing and three tips were really useful; eating thick soups; fills you up and keeps you satiated for longer (I imagine especially if proteins in eg lentils) and porridge for breakfast (I add frozen fruit and yoghurt.) also snack freely on almonds as they basically fill you up and pass through.

(And the usual make sure ferritin, b12, vit d and folate are all v good.)

Brain fog.

Sorry for epic post