Thyroid antibodies

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What are these please?

TPO ANTIBODIES 203 (<34)

TG ANTIBODIES 455.3 (<115)

Thank you

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Something else your doctor hasn't told you about!

Thyroid peroxidase antibody 203 (<34)

Thyroglobulin antibody 455.3 (<115)

These high antibodies confirm autoimmune thyroid disease aka Hashimoto's (usually called autoimmune thyroiditis by doctors). This is where antibodies attack the thyroid and gradually destroy it. Hashi's isn't treated, it's the resulting Hypothyroidism that is.

You can help reduce antibodies by adopting a strict gluten free diet. Gluten contains gliadin which is a protein thought to trigger antibody attacks. Read about the gluten/thyroid connection here

chriskresser.com/the-gluten...

Supplementing with selenium L-selenomethionine 200mcg daily and keeping TSH suppressed also help reduce antibodies.

Read about Hashi's here:

stopthethyroidmadness.com/h...

stopthethyroidmadness.com/h...

thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/about_...