People taking hypothyroidism medication are advised to wait at least one hour after taking the medication before eating or drinking soy products such as miso soup, because soy can reduce thyroid-medicine absorption.
Sources
- Is Miso Soup Good for You? Benefits, Nutrition & Risks - WebMD (webmd.com)
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hypothyroidism/expert-answers/hyperthyroidism/faq-20058188 (mayoclinic.org)
- https://www.goodrx.com/health-topic/thyroid/foods-to-avoid-while-taking-levothyroxine (goodrx.com)
- https://www.uclahealth.org/medical-services/surgery/endocrine-surgery/conditions-treated/thyroid/how-should-i-take-thyroid-hormone (uclahealth.org)
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