Can't people with thyroid cancer eat health food?

There are no health foods that thyroid cancer patients cannot eat, but it is not recommended to eat too many health foods. The main reason is that health foods may not be able to replace drugs to play a therapeutic role, and may also aggravate the condition of thyroid cancer patients.

1. Allergy: If thyroid cancer patients are allergic to health foods, they may experience symptoms such as rashes and itchy skin after eating health foods, which may affect the health of thyroid cancer patients;

2. Aggravation of goiter: Some health foods contain excessive iodine. Eating too much may aggravate goiter. Goiter can also cause discomfort in the neck or throat, and may even affect the function of the thyroid gland in the neck.

3. Aggravation of hyperthyroidism: If thyroid cancer patients take too many health products with high iodine content, it may aggravate hyperthyroidism, leading to symptoms such as palpitations, sweating, and weight loss;

4. Increase the burden on the liver: Most health foods contain nutrients such as vitamin C, which are good for the liver. However, vitamin C needs coenzymes to metabolize in the body. Excessive supplementation of vitamin C may increase the burden on the liver and even cause liver damage.

5. Induce cardiovascular disease: Some health foods contain ingredients such as caffeine or ephedrine. If thyroid cancer patients take too much of these ingredients, it will stimulate nerve excitement, leading to increased heart rate, arrhythmia, and even high blood pressure.

6. Cause recurrence of thyroid cancer: There is no relevant clinical research to prove that eating any amount of health food may cause recurrence of thyroid cancer.

It is recommended that patients with thyroid cancer should eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, such as kiwi, banana, dragon fruit, apple, etc. They can also eat more high-protein foods, such as eggs, milk, etc. to enhance nutrition and help promote recovery.