I've read that soy contains naturally occurring compounds that can interfere with the thyroid gland, making it harder for the thyroid to do its job and efficiently release hormones. Is this true? How much soy would I have to consume in order for this effect to be noticeable(in terms of how much soy milk or tofu?). Is there a way to cook soy to destroy these compounds?
Can eating high iodine foods along with the soy prevent this from happening? Should people with hypothyroidism avoid soy?To what degree do soy foods interfere with the thyroid?
Check with your doctor - I have thyroid disease.
Medical specialist told me NOT TO have raw cabbage or raw broccoli - cooked is okay. However, I am slightly allergic to Soy - medical specialist said 'QUOTE it would be to do with your thyroid' UNQUOTETo what degree do soy foods interfere with the thyroid?
So far as I know, this is not true. There are compounds in soy which mimic some of the effects of estrogen, but not thyroxine.
I don't think any soya foods significantly effect anything, if you have a under active thyroid (therefore making your system sluggish) iodine apparently stimulates it
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