Vitamin B12 Deficiency common in Primary Hypothyroidism

[Polaris]

Looking for something else, I've just come across this research. Apologies if already seen.

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/186...

"There is a high (approx 40%) prevalence of B12 deficiency in hypothyroid patients."

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK]

It really doesn't matter if it has been seen or posted before. Many will still find it interesting. (I can't remember, I know I have seen it but not whether it was ever posted.)

I have a feeling that because the paper comes from Pakistan, the first-world western countries will tend to dismiss it. The link contains "nih" - a classic abbreviation of Not Invented Here. I think that will sum up attitudes.

I am convinced that relatively low B12, possibly short of causing major effects, is extremely common in thyroid sufferers.

[Polaris in reply to helvella]

Thanks Helvella for the information about NIH.

I agree - it's difficult enough trying to get UK guidelines and research acknowledged !

I'm convinced the autoimmune disease that runs through our maternal family line began with B12 deficiency - after all it is involved in health of hormones and building DNA.

PS. Pakistani GPs probably have more practical experience in dealing with B12 deficiency - Dr Chandy, one of the UK's experts on B12D, recognised symptoms after treating Hindu vegans in India and treated according without relying simply on tests,

[shaws Administrator]

Thanks Polaris for the excellent link.