Do Carbs Affect The Thyroid?

barrycudda · 03-12-2013, 09:52 AM

Has anyone found that their metabolism improved after going low carb? Their is some thought that for carb sensitives, carbs, or possibly gluten, affects the thyroid slowing metabolism.

ravenrose · 03-12-2013, 11:11 AM

no. my thyroid problems seemed to peak and be diagnosed in the middle of a long period of low carbing. some attribute that sort of thing to the low carbs themselves, making the thyroid worse, but I think it just happened with time.

Leo41 · 03-12-2013, 12:50 PM

Many hypothyroids have Hashimoto's, and they are often also celiac OR just sensitive to gluten. If that's the case, gluten will cause gastric distress and sometimes joint pain.

I have Hashi's, and my endo told me that he also suspects that I have a 'genetically slow metabolism,' resulting in lifetime obesity. I am also extremely carb sensitive.

Carbs affect my weight, not my thyroid.

inatic · 03-12-2013, 05:15 PM

there are some people that are more successful low carb. I lost all my wt eating carbs. I do avoid gluten but am not gluten free.

I do wt 4 x a week for a hr and less than an hr a week of cardio. I feel much better eating carbs than low carb. We ea have to find what works best.

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03-12-2013, 11:11 AM	#2
ravenrose . Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 9,183 Gallery: ravenrose Stats: lost 130 lb so far, and miles to go before I sleep WOE: low carb controlled calorie Start Date: June, 2009	no. my thyroid problems seemed to peak and be diagnosed in the middle of a long period of low carbing. some attribute that sort of thing to the low carbs themselves, making the thyroid worse, but I think it just happened with time.

03-12-2013, 12:50 PM	#3
Leo41 Senior LCF member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 8,463 Gallery: Leo41 Stats: 340 then/145 now WOE: Low carb/calorie cycling	Many hypothyroids have Hashimoto's, and they are often also celiac OR just sensitive to gluten. If that's the case, gluten will cause gastric distress and sometimes joint pain. I have Hashi's, and my endo told me that he also suspects that I have a 'genetically slow metabolism,' resulting in lifetime obesity. I am also extremely carb sensitive. Carbs affect my weight, not my thyroid.

03-12-2013, 05:15 PM	#4
inatic Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alpharetta,Ga. Posts: 17,810 Gallery: inatic Stats: 182+/126 5'4 50!yo 16/4 5 kidlets later! WOE: Coach:Erik Ledin leanbodies consulting Start Date: LowER C since 2/02 wt training 10/15/02	there are some people that are more successful low carb. I lost all my wt eating carbs. I do avoid gluten but am not gluten free. I do wt 4 x a week for a hr and less than an hr a week of cardio. I feel much better eating carbs than low carb. We ea have to find what works best.