The Study on Viruddha Ahara as a causative factor of Metabolic Disorder w.s.r. to Hypothyroidism

Abstract

Viruddha Ahara, a fundamental concept in Ayurveda, refers to the harmful effects of consuming incompatible food combinations. This ancient wisdom emphasizes that certain food pairings can disrupt digestion, lead to toxin accumulation (Ama), and cause various health issues like metabolic disorder, which is a multifaceted condition characterized by disruptions in the body's metabolic processes the main causes are disturb dietary patterns, macronutrient imbalance, and micronutrient deficiencies Hormonal dysregulation like insulin resistance, leptin resistance, and cortisol imbalance and Environmental contributors such as sedentary lifestyle, stress, and exposure to endocrine disruptors. One of the Metabolic disorder is Hypothyroidism which is a common endocrine disorder characterized by inadequate production of thyroid hormones. It is estimated to have affected 2-5% of global population. Thus, In this modern world where society evolving very rapidly it is necessary to understand how much dietary habits and diets are important for an individual to keep itself healthy. Also consuming such kind food combinations which has zero nutritional value causes the deficiencies in the body of various sites. On reviewing this Literature study from different sources it is found that the major/main cause of Metabolic disorders like Hypothyroidism Is through consuming different types of Viruddha which cause Agni Mandya (Jatharagni, Dhatwagni and Bhutagni) and formation of Ama takes place through which the improper nourished Dhatu formed which lead Oja Vikruti and this Oja Vikruti depleted Vyadhi Kshamatva so the aggravated Dosha attack on thyroid gland as result Endocrine disease like Hypothyroidism occurs.