The therapy of secondary as well as tertiary hyperparathyroidism depends mainly on the underlying disease.
General measures
- Review of permanent medication due topossible effect on existing disease.
- In secondary hyperparathyroidism: adequate outdoor exposure (UV exposure for vitamin D synthesis).
Regular check-ups
- Regular medical checkups
Nutritional medicine
- Nutritional counseling based on nutritional analysis
- Nutritional recommendations according to a mixed diet taking into account the disease at hand. This means, among other things:
- Daily total of 5 servings of fresh vegetables and fruits (≥ 400 g; 3 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of fruits).
- Once or twice a week fresh sea fish, i.e. fatty marine fish (omega-3 fatty acids) such as salmon, herring, mackerel.
- High-fiber diet (whole grains, vegetables).
- Observance of the following special dietary recommendations – primary hyperparathyroidism:
- Observe the following special dietary recommendations – secondary hyperparathyroidism:
- Diet rich in:
- Vitamins (vitamin D3) – taking a suitable dietary supplement.
- Minerals (calcium)
- Cave: In renal insufficiency (kidney weakness) phosphate intake must be limited!
- Diet rich in:
- Selection of suitable food based on the nutritional analysis
- See also under “Therapy with micronutrients (vital substances)” – if necessary, taking a suitable dietary supplement.
- Detailed information on nutritional medicine you will receive from us.