Can i have Green tea capsules with my Levothyroxine and Liothyronine?
Green tea capsules: Can i have Green tea capsules... - Thyroid UK
Green tea capsules
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Foggy,
It is important to take your thyroid meds on an empty stomach with a glass of water, 1 hour before food, 2 hours before supplements and 4 hours before calcium, iron or vit D supplements.
Be aware that a little green tea is good but too much would be counterproductive as it contains fluoride, known to infiltrate and depress thyroid action.
I take green tea in a combo supplement but it only contains the minutest amount.
I leave two hours before drinking green tea, but don't know about the pills. Water only is probably best.
Thank you Leverette.
I was thinking of having the green tea capauses to help boost my metabolism and other health benefits but not at the detrimental effect of my thyroid meds
You're welcome!
Do you dislike the taste of green tea? I drink it by the litre, but only use a flat teaspoon, then refill the pot 3 times. The last one is almost tasteless, but refreshing. Adding lemon doubles the health benefits.
Mel
Hi Foggy73
I drink green tea but in moderation, it's Soya that we must avoid as it counteracts the Thyrocine, also cabbage,Kale& Seaweed. If you have milk in Tes/coffee or on cereal its 4 hrs after taking Thyrocine/Levothyrocine.
I hope this helps
Karolly🙋🏻😊