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[Eccentrica]

Has anyone here ever used a product called T Convert and if so what is the general consensus??

My T3 is at the bottom of "normal" and my GP suggested it as a way to help boost my thyroid function overall??

Thanks, E.

[Clutter]

Eccentrica, T convert is a thyroid supplement nutri-online1.co.uk/Patient...

Good vitamin D levels also aid conversion of T4 to T3. Ask your GP to test ferritin, vitamin D, B12 and folate as hypothyroid patients are often deficient/low and these deficiencies can cause musculoskeletal pain, fatigue and low mood similar to hypothyroid symptoms. Post your results with the lab ref ranges (the figures in brackets after your results) in a new question and members will advise whether supplementation is required.

[Eccentrica in reply to Clutter]

Thanks.

I'm already on Folic Acid 5mgs a day (I stay in upper ranges to assist with B12) B12 injections every 6 weeks, Pernicious anaemia, hypothyroid, coeliac and Trigeminal Neuralgia.

Iron levels have come right up since gluten free. Vit D is in upper ranges.

I've been hypo/PA since 2000. It's only really the last 3 to 4 years that my thyroid has started to become unstable. Before that 150mgs daily and I was fine.

Bone density is way up - had a dexa scan about 2 years ago.

E.

[Clutter in reply to Eccentrica]

Eccentrica, Interesting about bone density. Has your TSH been suppressed on 150mcg?

I can't see why your GP would be struck off for prescribing Liothyronine which is in the British Natural Formulary but some are reluctant to do so unless advised by an endo. If the T Convert doesn't help you may want to consider self medicating T3 by buying online.

[shaws Administrator]

Why didn't he prescribe a very small dose of T3? T3 (liothyronine) is the active hormone and we cannot function properly if it is low. Ask him although he will probably refuse as most are afraid of prescribing for some unknown (to me) reason.

If you have a copy of your blood test results for your thyroid gland, with the ranges, please put them on a new question for members to comment on them.

[Eccentrica in reply to shaws]

Hi,

She didn't prescribe because they are no longer allowed to prescribe without fear of being struck off. However, she also deals with a lot of more natural and holistic treatments - hence the suggestion of T Convert.

I'm not new to this so am ok with what my readings are and what they mean, I was just interested in the T Convert product and anyone who might have used it.

Thanks for the thoughts though.

[Hidden in reply to Eccentrica]

She's being a bit economical with the truth re prescribing T3. Elsewhere on the forum currently are people in difficulty because the T3 they've been prescribed is out of stock (if they can't get us one way, they try another ...)

[Hidden in reply to Eccentrica]

I used T Convert for a few months. I saw a private doctor in North London last year from August through to December and was given many supplements including T-Convert. As some have already said, its a thyroid supplement not a hormone and the 'gum guggal' in it is supposed to help T4 convert to T3 in your body if your body struggles with its own conversion. I took it along with 3 other supplements recommended, but I'd have to be honest and say I didn't feel much better.

However someone else did mention to me at the time that supplements may take up to 6 months to show that they're helping, so maybe I didn't keep them going long enough. But my finances were taking a hammering at the time with the consultations, blood tests and supplements on top, so I had to stop it all.

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK]

I am very wary of over-doing it with supplements. In this case, the daily dose of T Convert contains 800 micrograms of selenium. The USA tolerable upper intake level is 400 micrograms.

ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/S...

A short period of higher dose might not be very significant, but in my view it is very questionable over the longer term.

Rod