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Vitamin D and thyroid function, what really causes thyroid problems maybe it's vitamin deficiencies! by Body Ecology the way to be.

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6 years ago•7 Replies

Common thyroid problems linked to This ultra-important vitamin. A recently published study looked at the impact of vitamin D deficiency in folks who other wise healthy. Researchers found that low levels of vitamin D are associated with higher risk of thyroid antibodies which are found in those with autoimmune thyroid disorders, like Graves disease and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Vitamin D deficiency is also specifically associated with autoimmune thyroid disease (AIDT) and has shown to benefit autoimmune mediated thyroid dysfunction. Vitamin D has another little Known role. It regulates secretion and sensitivity and balance blood sugar levels.

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SeasideSusieRemembering6 years ago

Jmtaylor

When you post excerpts from studies, can you please include a link.

Please check out Forum Guidelines 12-15 which relate to posting this sort of information :

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in reply to SeasideSusie6 years ago

Sorry I'm new here is that better?

helvellaAdministratorThyroid UK in reply to 6 years ago

Well, you still have not included a link. Where did you find that text or, if you wrote it, what studies does it relate to?

SeasideSusieRemembering in reply to 6 years ago

No, it's not better. Who is Body Ecology. Where is the link to the article. Have you read the guidelines I linked to?

jimh1116 years ago

Thanks for posting this, here is the link bodyecology.com/articles/co... .

The document raises some interesting issues but it is a marketing tool rather than expert opinion. Certainly vitamin D deficiency is associated with hypothyroidism. Body Ecology tend to list studies showing associations and hint that taking supplements may improve thyroid health. There really isn't enough evidence to support this view. Nonetheless vitamin D deficiency has many harmful effects so it should be addressed, preferably by prudent sun exposure combined with diet and supplementation when sunshine is not available. We should also remember that 'vitamin D' is a hormone not a vitamin and hormones tend to work together.

6 years ago

I am a study, I take supplements and I do believe they do help thyroid function!

imra in reply to 6 years ago

Dear JMtaylor58 Thank you for taking the time to write and share your experiences and opinions on supplements. I had a thyroid consultant who told me that "vitamins and minerals make absolutely no difference to a thyroid patient.." I believe this approach is totally incorrect and very misleading.

When there is thyroid underactivity for whatever reason, everything slows down, including digestion and absorption. It follows that there are likely to be vitamin/mineral deficiencies through poor absorption despite having a varied diet and so it is useful to compensate by taking supplements. personally I have found that taking selenium stops the feeling of "fullness" in my neck and I believe it reduces thyroid inflammation. I have also found that taking the full range of B vitamins, is also very helpful because this assists in metabolism and in my case B6 tends to reduce water retention. Vitamins A and E also help in well being but because these are fat soluble they are stored in the body and it is important to follow instructions and not overdose. In my case vitamin B12 has given me a new lease of life and lifted the tiredness, fatigue and depression I have always associated with being hypothyroid: I take it in hydroxyl cobalamin intramuscular injection form. although many people benefit from taking oral, sublingual tablets.

JMT58 Iwish you all the very best and good health and please do not give up on your personal research for what works for you and also reading and contributing to the experiences of fellow travellers! on this Forum. You take care and GodBless!

PS I forgot to add, Ialso take D3 in tablet form and I have found that if I stop taking it for any length of time(say 6months) I feel rubbish, with a lot of bone pain. Soon clears up if I go back to taking my supps!

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