Kickas.org Forums Treatments, Drugs and Alternatives NSD and diet-related; Maybe the low starch diet can help a more than AS

I am hypothyroid, as are most of my female relatives. A lot have them have recently gone on a gluten free diet, as this is what some naturopaths are saying is good for Hashi's now. But I'm wondering, maybe it's not avoiding the gluten thats making hashi's people feel better... it's avoiding the starch?

The list of no-no foods below sure looks like a no starch diet to me...

http://naturalhealthcareanddiagnostics.c...hypothyroidism/

I should mention, for those not familiar with Hashis, that it is an autoimmune disease like AS (Hey, kids, collect the whole set!).
I dont see much proof WHY they think going gluten free is good for the thyroid... that's why I wonder if its really the elimination of a lot of starch that is helping.

From another article:

"Thyroid experts strongly urge people with thyroid problems to completely eradicate gluten from their diets. Gluten is a protein that is found in wheat, rye, barley, oats, triticale, and spelt. Countless studies have proven that gluten and Hashimoto's have a strong connection. Gluten actually has similar properties to the thyroid gland, making it a vile enemy to a Hashimoto's victim, especially if that individual is already predisposed to gluten intolerance or Celiac disease. Products containing gluten weaken the intestinal walls and can facilitate leaky gut, yet another common problem for Hashimoto's patients. When leaky gut occurs, gluten can make it's way from the intestines to the blood stream, where the immune system likely sends out it's immune system cells to attack it, exacerbating an autoimmune condition"

Here is a quick explanation:

http://chriskresser.com/the-gluten-thyroid-connection

It does look like its the gluten causing the problems.