Medical evidence?

[Debsoxford]

Hello I'm hopeful , well pretty sure that if there is one somebody in this lovely helpful supportive community will know of any medical evidence for testing folate etc for people with Thyroid problems. I've asked my GP if he will do them because I'm hypo/hasis/graves (slowly getting under control with carbizomol) and GP is refusing to test on the grounds no medical evidence!!

Best wishes

Debs x

[shaws Administrator]

I think the person to answer your question is SeasideSusie

[Debsoxford in reply to shaws]

Thanks shaws x

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

The only evidence I have is from reading (ThyroidUK and Dr Peatfield amongst others) is that B vitamins are esssential for good thyroid function and they all have a vital part to play.

From thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/treatm... also

"Dr. Arem devotes some of his book to how we can stay healthy and he recommends the following vitamin supplementation:

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· Folic acid: 400 - 600 mcg

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And of course B12 and folate work together and B12 needs to be good so folate needs to be good too.

I don't have any links that a GP would find acceptable as medical evidence, because of course they are a law unto themselves and have closed minds and no education regarding vitamins and minerals!

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to SeasideSusie]

Keep this link handy

Some possible causes of persistent symptoms in euthyroid patients on L-T4

onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi...

[Debsoxford in reply to SeasideSusie]

Thanks Seaside Susie I'm going to send him the link

Thanks x

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Try this

Very official document - see box 1

Some possible causes of persistent symptoms in euthyroid patients on L-T4

onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi...

[researcherUK]

There is an indirect association between folic acid and hypothyroidism and elevated homocysteine levels and increased risk for cardiovascular disease.

Here is a link that explains the connection livestrong.com/article/5037...

Homocysteine is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease and accelerated atherosclerosis.

Thyroid replacement hormones can partially reduce homocysteine. A total suppression of homocysteine can only be achieved in the combination of optimal levels of folic acid, B6, and B12, and T3.

Folic acid is also important in the formation of red blood cells (with the help of iron and B12) and is required for the metabolism and utilisation of proteins and amino acids.

It is also vital for all processes involving cell division, and, like B12, it plays a critical role in the production of DNA and RNA.

Folic acid or Folate should always be taken in conjunction with B12, because too much of one can mask a deficiency in the other.

Some medical references for your GP

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articl...

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articl...

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/106...

I hope this helps!

[shaws Administrator in reply to researcherUK]

Also high homocysteine levels can also cause dementia/alzeimers by causing the brain to shrink.B12 supplementation can reduce high homocysteine and help prevent dementia etc.

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...