Hyperthyroidism Dietitian and Nutritionist

A dietitian and nutritionist can help manage hyperthyroidism in the following ways:

• Provide education about hyperthyroidism, its causes, and how diet can help manage your condition.
• Conduct a thorough assessment of your current dietary habits, lab results, and overall health, and suggest areas for improvement.
• Make dietary suggestions to help manage symptoms such as goiter, hair loss, diarrhea, fatigue, weight fluctuations and appetite changes.
• Ensure you are meeting your increased needs for energy and protein through foods and eating patterns.
• Help manage any medication side-effects that impact food intake: nausea, vomiting, taste changes, gastrointestinal distress.
• Suggest ways to manage hyperglycemia (high blood sugars) after a meal though choosing low glycemic index foods, proper spacing of meals and adding movement after eating.
• Assess iodine, B-vitamin, vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc and selenium  intake to ensure you  are not getting too much.
• Help you find ways to increase calcium and vitamin D for bone health
• Create a personalized meal plan that’s tailored to your specific condition, lifestyle and food preferences.
• Provide ongoing support: schedule regular follow-up appointments to monitor progress, address any challenges or concerns, and make adjustments to the meal plan as needed.
• Share educational resources to help you meet your goals.
• Have a dietitian answer any questions and address concerns that you may have regarding hyperthyroidism.
• Receive follow-up session with a dietitian.
• And more.