Hi all haven't posted recently been feeling quite 'normal' for a few months Levo has been 125mcg for 3 months think it's working at last, but I'm having problems with my digestive system ie constipation, bloating this is despite being gluten free for the last 6 months. I've been reading about aloe Vera tablets and wonder if it's OK to try them any advice would be welcome
Aloe Vera ?: Hi all haven't posted recently been... - Thyroid UK
Aloe Vera ?
baz,
I don't know.
I always thought Aloe Vera was ok to take with levothyroxine, and it is really good for the gut but I have now found this paper and unfortunately you have to pay to read to ! !
arcmedres.com/article/S0188...
Have you tried physilium husk mixed with loads of water for constipation and probiotics to improve gut health.
Maybe you need to do a stool sample to eliminate a bacterial or fungal infection.
Constipation is symptom of low thyroid hormone.
Flower
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Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and this information is not intended to be a substitute for medical guidance from your own doctor. Please check with your personal physician before applying any of these suggestions.
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Thanks flower since posting I've checked a few websites and some say there is no interaction with Levo others say it reduces the effect. I will try your suggestion and let you know what happens I already take a probiotic
Baz57, Diogenes who is an advisor to TUK posted a while back that Aloe Vera may reduce absorption of Levothyroxine.