People with hypothyroidism may want to consider minimizing their intake of gluten, a protein found in foods processed from wheat, barley, rye, and other grains, says Ruth Frechman, RDN, a dietitian and nutritionist in the Los Angeles area and a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Yellow Nails. One of the most common causes of yellow nails is a fungal infection. As the infection worsens, the nail bed may retract, and nails may thicken and crumble. In rare cases, yellow nails can indicate a more serious condition such as severe thyroid disease, lung disease, diabetes or psoriasis. Swipe to advance.
In case your nails are affected by a fingernail fungus called Tricophyton rubrum, they might emit an unpleasant odor. Discoloration and damage to the nail bed can also be caused by a bacterium called Pseudomonas. This bacterial infection causes the color of the fingernails to turn green.he color of the nails turns yellow or yellowish-green. The nails grow at a very slow rate. Sometimes, the nails could also separate from the nail bed. Sinusitis, pleural effusions, and lymphedema are some of the medical conditions that are associated with yellow nail syndrome.