Probiotics

[Everdean]

Please could you advise.

I would like to start taking echinacia but it says to take on an empty stomach first thing in the morning.

However I also take my thyroid meds on an empty stomach first thing.

Any advise please?

[Blister4]

Hi

I’ve used echinacea for many years but never on an empty stomach.

Prefer to take with food. I don’t think it will affect the effectiveness of it.

I use echinacea tea bags and tincture after breakfast.

Good luck x

[Everdean in reply to Blister4]

Due to brain fog yesterday I actually meant to say " Acidophilus"

What am I like?? Is it the same advice?

Thank you for replying

[Blister4 in reply to Everdean]

Brain fog, I know how that feels!

I take a probiotic at night before bed with a little water. Doesn’t interfere with other meds at that time x

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

To avoid absorption being affected, you shouldn't take anything at the same time as Levo, you need to leave at least 2 hours, so you'll have to decide which one you want to take when and work out the timing to suit.

[Everdean in reply to SeasideSusie]

Due to brain fog yesterday I actually meant to say Acidophilus.

Would it be the same advice?

Thank you for replying.

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to Everdean]

Yes, as I said, to ensure nothing affects absorption of Levo then it must be taken on it's own, any other medication/supplements should be taken 2 hours away from Levo (some need 4 hours).