Gluten and Graves’ Disease: Should You Reduce or Avoid?
Avoid with coeliac, reduce or avoid with NCGS, & reduce during active disease if any gluten symptoms
Avoid with coeliac, reduce or avoid with NCGS, & reduce during active disease if any gluten symptoms
Eat a fibre-rich, mediterranean-style diet and include fermented foods
Bifidobacterium longum may help reduce TRAb levels when used alongside medication
Include protein, healthy fats, and fibre-rich carbohydrates at every meal
Ensure adequate selenium intake, especially if you have Graves’ orbitopathy
Maintain protein, support bone health, and avoid excess iodine (targets effects, not cause)
Optimize iron for immune resilience
Robust clinical trials investigating bugleweed in Graves’ disease have not yet been carried out
Diet may influence disease trajectory
Include a high-quality plant protein source in your meals