There are three main types of thyroid nodules, one is nodular goiter, which is a degenerative disease, the other is true tumor, which is thyroid adenoma, which is a benign tumor, and the third is thyroid cancer.

Dietary principles of goiter

1, calories: Because hyperthyroidism will increase the metabolic rate of the body, it can increase the calories needed every day.

2. protein: You can increase the amount of protein, such as meat, eggs and milk.

3, vitamins: because of the increase in calories, the demand for vitamin B groups has also increased, so pay attention to supplement.

4. Iodine: It is a component of thyroxine. Taking iodine compounds to hyperthyroidism patients can increase the storage of thyroxine and reduce its release, but too much dose will affect the treatment of thyroxine.

General iodine demand: adult male 120~ 165 μ g, adult female100 ~15 μ g. If pregnant, it will increase 10~ 15 micrograms. If you are a breastfeeding woman, you should increase the amount by 25 micrograms.

Food sources: kelp and seafood are the main sources, and there are also some contents in green leafy vegetables, meat, eggs, milk, grains and iodized salt.

5. Avoid irritating foods, such as tea, coffee, cigarettes and alcohol.