Supplements

[Lizf1006]

Can anyone supply me a list of vitamins and minerals recommended to take with hypothyroidism (12 years.) I’m presently on 100mcg/75mcg Levothyroxine. At the moment I am taking the following supplements daily:

2000mg vit c

1000ug vit b12

4000iu vit d3

200ug selenium

800ug vit e

188mg magnesium

1000mg omega 3 fish oil

14mg iron

Are these doses ok and would you recommend any other supplement to support my thyroid function.

Many thanks

Liz

[Karenk13]

It really depends what your current vitamin levels are to see what is needed. Zinc is always a good addition for Thyroid support and immune system support but again it would depend on your current level and if you get enough already from food sources.

[Lizf1006 in reply to Karenk13]

Thank you for your respinse

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Liz

It's not a case of what supplements to take, it's a case of supplementing where needed. You need to test

Vit D

B12

Folate

Ferritin

and the results will tell you if you need the supplements you are taking and whether the amount you take is correct.

There are some general supplements that support thyroid and adrenals - Vit C, B Complex, selenium, but other than Vit C you'd need to test.

Taking too much Vit D means it gets stored (as it's fat soluble) and can lead to toxicity levels.

Taking iron when you don't need it can lead to iron overload. Too much iron is as bad as too little.

[Lizf1006 in reply to SeasideSusie]

Thank you for your respons