How to lower TPO antibodies?

[Kari55]

I understand that key to managing TED is to keep antibodies under control. What food should be avoided apart from gluten? Any other non-food related tips?

[Clutter]

Kari55,

Avoid unfermented soy/soya and gluten. Gluten-free can help reduce TPO antibodies but I'm not sure if it has any effect on Graves antibodies.

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[Kari55 in reply to Clutter]

Thank you Clutter. Will check out those links.

[Huzat]

I found Elaine Moore very helpful.

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Although 80% TED is graves related a small number occur in Hashimoto or euthyroid patients. So it’s important to check the suggestions are appropriate to your situation.

I didn’t try LDN but would do so if I had my time over again.

[Kari55 in reply to Huzat]

Thank you, we are still learning about different types of antibodies but my husband has TPO 104.4 (0-5.6)

[Huzat]

It was more that some suggestions are suitable if you’re hyper but not if you’re hypo or euthyroid.

[researcherUK]

According to Dr Izabella Wentz, the following supplement can reduce TPO antibodies:

- Selenium 200mcg/day for 3-6 months.

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- Vitamin D

- Systemic enzymes

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[Kari55 in reply to researcherUK]

Thank you, good website!

[Saggyuk]

Smoking is a very big risk factor in regards to developing TED so if you smoke, you should think about quitting

[Kari55 in reply to Saggyuk]

Thankfully my husband and I are free of this horrible habit