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Hypothyroidism and flaxseed
My husband has hypothyroidism and he is on medication, can he take flaxseed powder, he has cholestrol and hdl is low
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Yes he can. But in required quantities.
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Hello user
The details you have provided it's yours and the question you asked for your husband.
For cholesterol with the flaxseed you can add walnuts in his diet it will also reduce his cholesterol level
And for personalized diet chart contact me
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Yes he can take flaxseeds or flaxseed powder as well for increasing hdl and for cholesterol too..
As flaxseeds are rich essential fatty acids (EFA'S) like omega 3's...which are well known for heart health benefits..
And flaxseeds does no way have got any interference with hypothyroidism..medication..
Hence he can safely consume...it
But flaxseeds alone won't help in getti g cholestrol under control..
Lifestyle modifications are also very important along with dietary management..
For increasing HDL...daily physical activity, nuts, flaxseeds, avocados, fish oil supplements ( under doctor's advise) , chicken , sea fish like salmon and Macarel if non-veg..etc are to be consumed..in moderate quantities...
For further details contact through practo for a detailed analysis and customized diet plan..
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more plain water, high fiber diet for lowering cholesterol and triglycerides..
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Avoiding red meats, animal fats, whole milk, deep fried items, high energy health energy drinks, carbonated beverages, outside processed and packaged foods , saturated fats, trans fats etc to be completely reduced or avoided for lowering cholesterol and LDL...
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Flax seeds are rich in omega 3 . It can be included in diet for hypothyroidism ( no known interaction with medication too)
And if it’s for improving HDL, flax seed alone won’t create wonders. It’s all about the personalised diet plan..
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Better share ur reports online and take the right one.
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Please ask me directly for details.
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Ms. Ranjit Kaur
Dietitian/Nutritionist
19 yrs exp
Amritsar
1. Drink water 16 glasses daily
2. Take high fibre diet and low fat and carbohydrates diet plan and do exercise.
3. Stop eating outside foods and packets foods , junk foods etc fatty .
4. Smaller meals in small quantity
5. Early dinner before 6 pm.
6. Eat less and exercise more
Ask me directly for customized diet for you!!!
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Ms. Shamika Desai
Dietitian/Nutritionist
15 yrs exp
Thane
Flaxseed can be taken in hypothyroidism but make sure you roast them. Don't exceed more than 1 tsp per day.
Consult me on Practo online consultation for a personalized diet plan.
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Ms. Phebe Vinodhini
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11 yrs exp
Bangalore
Whether a person with hypothyroid can have flax seeds or not is very individualized,although research suggests that the omega 3 fatty acids present in flax seeds can have a positive impact towards cholesterol levels
The quantities and frequency of consumption depends on TSH status so kindly share the recent thyroid profile ,with Lipid profile and his present food consumption pattern and lifestyle through practo online consult.
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