Hypothyroidism Diet Foods to Eat, Foods to Avoid
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4. Soy-Based Foods
Nutritionally, soy is a complete protein. It's a good source of fiber, B vitamins, potassium and magnesium.9‘Straight Talk About Soy.’ The Nutrition Source, 3 Mar. 2021, www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/soy/.
Unfortunately, it's another food that can affect the absorption of thyroxine, so people with hypothyroidism should allow four hours between taking thyroxine and eating foods containing soy. Since some baby formulas are soy-based, parents whose babies have hypothyroidism may need to choose a soy-free formula or time feedings to avoid counteracting thyroxine's benefits.4‘Hypothyroidism: A Booklet for Patients and Their Families.’ American Thyroid Association, 2019, www.thyroid.org/wp-content/uploads/patients/brochures/Hypothyroidism/web/booklet.pdf.
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