The Claim

In overweight adults with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet excluding goitrogenic foods is associated with a significant reduction in fat mass.

Source: Effects of low-carbohydrate diet therapy in overweight subjects with autoimmune thyroiditis: possible synergism with ChREBP

What the research says

Supports is higher

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Supports
50score
Challenges
0score

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Correlation
1 study reviewed
In plain English

People who are overweight and have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis might lose more body fat if they eat more protein, fewer carbs, and avoid certain vegetables like broccoli and cabbage — even if they’re not eating fewer calories overall.

See the scientific wording

In overweight adults with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet excluding goitrogenic foods is associated with a significant reduction in fat mass, suggesting that dietary composition may influence body composition beyond simple calorie restriction.

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Effects of low-carbohydrate diet therapy in overweight subjects with autoimmune thyroiditis: possible synergism with ChREBP

    This study found that overweight people with Hashimoto’s who ate fewer carbs and no cabbage-like foods lost weight and their immune system improved. This suggests what you eat, not just how much, can help you lose fat.

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