How your diet can help

While there are no foods that are specifically helpful in treating thyroid problems, there are a few things to keep in mind when it comes to your diet.

Calcium-rich foods can interfere with levothyroxine absorption. Even low-fat milk is high in calcium, so be wary of your daily intake if you are taking the medication for an underactive thyroid.

Iodine can counteract the benefits of anti-thyroid drugs and make an overactive thyroid worse. It is best not to take iodine supplements if you are on such medication, and to limit your intake of idonine-rich produce like seafood, yogurt and cheese.