Can gluten free help hypothyroidism?

Question

Someone mentioned they have hypothyroidism and went gluten free and it really helped them. I was trying to do some research on this, but I can't seem to get a straight forward answer. They talk a lot about hashimotos, but not just hypothyroidism. 
Would a low gluten diet be effective at all? Or do you have to go all out with gluten free?

Answer

I have hashimotos, my endocrinologist told me to go gluten free. The inflammation caused by certain foods and my immune system trigger an attack on my thyroid, that causes swelling, goiter, and a fluctuation of thyroid hormone. I have benefited greatly from going gluten free, I can tell the difference in my daily symptoms and mental health when I avoid gluten. Have you been tested for hashimotos? They look for antibodies. A lot of people with hypothyroid have hashimotos as well.

Answer

I’ve gotten mixed feedback on it. My endocrinologist says no. My sister in law adopted the autoimmune protocol diet and says it helps her (we both have Hashimotos and hypothyroidism). I haven’t tried it personally.

Answer

Yes! It would help. And you have to go all out totally gluten free. It’s really not that difficult. There’s plenty of substitutes.

Answer

Go and see a nutritionist specialised in your condition.

Can gluten free help hypothyroidism?

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