Hashimoto’s thyroid is an autoimmune disease. That is, it occurs with inflammation of the thyroid glands as a result of the immune system’s attack on the thyroid gland of unknown origin. Symptoms such as fatigue, depression, chills, edema in the hands and feet, decreased sweating, constipation, increased appetite, hair loss, forgetfulness, low concentration and menstrual irregularity are seen.
It can be familial, it is mostly seen in women between 30-50 years of age, and leaky gut problem and frequent and excessive consumption of foods with high gluten content can cause hashimotone to occur.
As Hashimoto’s thyroid progresses, it turns into hypothyroidism. For diagnosis, TSH, T3, T4 hormones are checked in the blood. The main differential diagnosis is high levels of anti-TPO and anti-troglobulin antibodies.
Leaky gut syndrome poses a risk for many autoimmune diseases. Our intestines have a structure that is tightly connected to each other, allowing the passage of substances that should pass through the intestine, while providing a barrier for those that should not. distress signals begin. Toxins, microbes and undigested food particles that should not pass through the intestines mix with the blood and activate the immune system.
There is a relationship between Hashimoto’s thyroid and gluten found in wheat; gluten is not normally a molecule that can cross the barrier in a healthy gut. In case of leaky gut, the gluten molecule that crosses the barrier activates the immune system. The immune system creates antibodies to destroy this molecule, which it perceives as foreign and harmful. Due to its molecular mimicry, that is, because it is similar to the thyroid gland, the immune system causes Hashimoto’s by attacking not only gluten but also the taurid gland, which is similar to it.
Hashimoto is an autoimmune disorder and is associated with leaky gut syndrome. Therefore, gluten-containing cereals, legumes containing lectins, milk and dairy products containing casein, sugar and sugary foods that will increase the damage in the intestinal barrier are removed from the diet for a while. This period is important for the intestinal wall to renew itself. This period, which is at least 3 weeks, can be extended to 6 * 8 weeks. can be extended as well.
Although the positive effects of a gluten-free diet can be seen, it is necessary to consume selenium source foods such as fish, turkey, eggs, mushrooms, and spinach.
The frequency and amount of consumption of brussels sprouts, white cabbage, red cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, turnip, strawberry, pear and radish, which we call goitrogens, should be reduced. These foods cause less secretion of thyroid hormones. Bakery products with high gluten content, processed meats such as salami, sausages, sausages, refined sugar, flour and fatty foods, fast food, alcohol, food and beverage consumption with high caffeine and simple sugar content are the foods that individuals with hashimoto should pay attention to.
