Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

Elimination Diet

The Elimination Diet can help manage Hashimoto's by identifying food triggers that increase thyroid antibodies and inflammation, with gluten being a particularly common trigger due to molecular mimicry with thyroid tissue. By removing inflammatory foods and emphasizing nutrient-dense options rich in selenium, zinc, and iodine, the diet supports thyroid function and reduces autoimmune activity. Many Hashimoto's patients see reduced antibody levels and improved thyroid function when trigger foods are eliminated.

Key foods: Wild-caught salmon and cod, Brazil nuts (for selenium), leafy greens, sweet potatoes, quinoa, bone broth, blueberries, grass-fed beef

How does Elimination Diet assist with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Gluten and other food proteins can trigger autoimmune responses through molecular mimicry, where antibodies against food proteins cross-react with thyroid tissue. The diet reduces intestinal permeability, preventing food antigens from entering the bloodstream and triggering immune responses. Selenium and zinc from whole foods support thyroid hormone production and reduce oxidative stress in thyroid tissue.

Autoimmune Protocol (AIP)

AIP diet can help manage Hashimoto's by reducing inflammation, supporting thyroid function, and addressing potential autoimmune triggers. It provides nutrients critical for thyroid health while eliminating foods that may interfere with thyroid function.

Key foods: Grass-fed organ meats, wild-caught fish, coconut oil, fermented vegetables, seaweed, leafy green vegetables, bone broth

How does Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) assist with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: The diet supports thyroid health by reducing inflammatory responses, providing selenium and zinc-rich foods, and helping to heal intestinal permeability that can contribute to autoimmune thyroid conditions.