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Morning all just wondered if anyone could tell me the best type and brand of supplements are best for underactive thyroid .Would appreciate the advice .

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As per my detailed replies in previous post ......first step is FULL Thyroid and vitamin testing

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SeasideSusieRemembering

lorrainewilson64

There are no general supplements that would benefit every hypo patient, vitamin supplements are specific to the individual. As SlowDragon has said, you need full testing first and then once you know where your levels lie you can see what needs supplementing.

When you have results for the following, please post them on the forum, include their reference ranges, and we can make helpful suggestions:

Vit D

B12

Folate

Ferritin

Medichecks Thyroid ULTRAV IT or Blue Horizon Thyroid PLUS ELEVEN are the tests that include everything you need.

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Mividauk2 in reply to SeasideSusie

Would a UK gp or endocrinologist consider this and give treatment?

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SeasideSusieRemembering in reply to Mividauk2

If a GP agrees to test key nutrients and deficiencies are found they are obliged to treat deficiencies until they come into range. Once in range they may or may not continue to prescribe, they are not obliged to. This is why many people do private tests and buy their own supplements to get their levels up to optimal.

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