Supplements

[Mitch70]

Just bought Spirulina, wheatgrass and maca powder to add to my breakfast / smoothies.. as I have an under active thyroid ( early days) are these safe to take with Levothyroxine ?

[greygoose]

Opinions on spirulina tend to vary enormously. Some say it's not good for hypos because of it's high iodine content. Others say it doesn't contain any iodine! Who to believe? I would just say be very careful with it. Monitor your reactions whilst taking it. Of course, you wouldn't take it at the same time as levo, you'd leave at least an hour between your levo and your smoothie - maybe two hours would be better...

[Mitch70 in reply to greygoose]

Thanks grey goose .. returned it to shop as I’ll wait n see what my levels are first ... as newly diagnosed I find myself doing so many changes just now probably too many , need to take a deep breathe n take 1 step at a time

[greygoose in reply to Mitch70]

Yes, that would be a very good idea. Because if something doesn't agree with you, you won't know what. is. And, of course, you have to give things a chance to work. Nothing is instant.

[Mitch70 in reply to greygoose]

Indeed ..Thanks again for settling my mind , you seem to be very knowledgeable in this field

[greygoose in reply to Mitch70]

17 years hard slog! Getting wrong and starting again. You learn on the job, so to speak.