Spirulina

[eils]

Does anybody know if I can take spirulina if I’m on armour Thyroid? Will it cause any side affects?

[MaisieGray]

Not directly related to Armour, but to Hashimoto's, which presumably you have, this is what Izabella Wentz has written:

Question: What’s your opinion about seaweed? Is it a good idea to take chlorella or spirulina to cleanse your body if you suffer from Hashi?

Spirulina and chlorella have immune stimulating properties and can worsen autoimmunity and even cause new onset autoimmunity. Additionally, the iodine is problematic and can cause further thyroid damage. So I am not comfortable recommending them. Instead, for cleansing, you can do green juicing (avoiding cruciferous vegetables)…

Question: Do you recommend spirulina/seaweed/kelp for cleansing?

I do not recommend any of the above for those with active Hashimoto’s due to their high content of Iodine and their propensity to modulate the immune system. Spirulina, in particular, has been associated with new onset autoimmune conditions. Additionally, excess iodine can perpetuate/worsen the autoimmune attack in Hashimoto’s and lead to additional thyroid cell destruction.

Question: Do you recommend eating kelp, dulse, spirulina, chlorella or seaweed?

I do not recommend any of these for Hashimoto’s due to potential immune modulating properties and because of the high iodine content, which can be problematic and can cause further thyroid damage