Hashimoto’s disease, the connection to diet

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Dear Doctors: A friend who was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease is now fearful of getting thyroid cancer, which happened to another family member. A social media site advocates a rigid diet, such as no gluten, dairy, tofu or tomatoes. How strong is scientific evidence for these restrictions?

Dear Reader: Hashimoto’s disease is a chronic autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid …