Help For The Thyroid

[BJ5533]

I wanted to share this information wirh the Community. I use Sea Moss everyday. You can Google Sea Moss and get a wealth of information about it.

The changes I've seen since using it is I sleep better. I had an excellent report from my eye doctor. I won't need to see her again until next year. I will see my Primary Doctor later this month. And I'm hoping for a good report. I'll post my results.

I like Sea Moss because it grows in the ocean, nothing is added to it. You get it the way nature made it and not man.

My family is using Sea Moss also. My husband sees better digestion and better appetite. My daughter use to wake up every day with a film over her eyes. Since taking Sea Moss she doesn't have that any longer. My son had bleeding gums for over a year when brushing his teeth. That has stopped since his using Sea Moss. It also gives you energy. I hope this information helps someone. Have a Beautiful Tuesday.

Thyroid Support

Most women are diagnosed with Thyroid issues in their pubescent years. Since the Thyroid is mainly responsible for regulating hormones, an imbalance can lead to fertility issues, menstrual problems and/or fibroids. These Thyroid disorders are typically caused by a lack of iodine and/or selenium. This is where Irish Moss elevates itself. It is packed with more iodine and selenium than any other food on the planet. In the Caribbean, Irish Moss is part of the local diet, it explains why significantly less women are diagnosed with Thyroid Disorders.

[Hidden]

Hi, just wondering about a few things. Sea grass is a kind of seaweed and is likely to contain quite a lot of iodine.

Do you have Hashimoto's (autoimmune thyroiditis)?

Are you taking thyroid hormone replacement?

Have you been tested and found to be low in iodine?

If the answer to the first two is yes, and the last is no then your iodine levels need to be tested. Iodine is easy to overdose on, and too much actually damages the thyroid. In fact it was originally used to treat HYPERthyroidism (such as Graves disease).

You may feel better at the moment but - unless you are hyperthyroid - could be harming yourself in the long run.

In your first post on here you said you were having eye problems. Protruding eyes are a symptom of hyperthyroidism (hypos get eye trouble too but not quite the same). But if you have Hashi's you may have been having what is called a "Flare", where damaged thyroid cells disintegrate and dump their hormone into the bloodstream. For a while you may have hyper symptoms if that happens but will end up more hypo than before.

If you were having a flare the sea moss would make you feel better for a while.

Not blaming you at all. I didn't know before joining this forum that seaweed pills (or any supplements containing iodine) could actually harm the thyroid, but please be careful what you recommend on here.

[BJ5533 in reply to Hidden]

I have hypothyroidism. I went through the hyper phase when this first began over 10 years ago. I have been taking Levoxthyrine for years now and everything in under control.

I posted the information about Sea Moss for those that might be interested can research and make their own decisions.

In the beginning of my journey I took the pill to kill the thyroid. Don't know if that was the best decision, but thats what happened. I'm living with that decision and trying to make the best of it. Yes my eyes were affected in the beginning. They've gotten a lot better over the years.

[Hidden in reply to BJ5533]

That's good that your eyes are better.

"I posted the information about Sea Moss for those that might be interested can research and make their own decisions."

I understand where you are coming from, but some folk on here (especially newbies who haven't had time to know the danger) might see your post, think what a wonderful idea and get some.

It seems obvious, just common sense, that iodine supplements are good for the thyroid. But, unless someone is deficient, that is not true. It was only after several months on the forum that I found that out.

Also, you would get enough iodine just by taking thyroid hormones plus (in most areas) small amounts through ordinary food. Each molecule of T4 contains 4 iodine atoms. andT3 has three of course. Much of it is recycled in the body as well.

[BJ5533 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much for the info on the T3 and T4. And I can see where the information could be misleading. That's why I would encourage all to research Sea Moss for themselves. What works for me may not be good for someone else.

I hope there is no harm done to anyone. We are all battling this horrid disease.

[Hidden in reply to BJ5533]

So why are you still taking sea moss??? You could be overdosing and further damaging your thyroid!

Or have you been tested and found to be iodine deficient?

You don't seem to understand the reason for trying to warn you.

[BJ5533 in reply to Hidden]

Jnetti

I have altered the amount that I take and the frequency.

I take one tablespoon 2 times a week. I no longer use it everyday.

I understand what you are saying and thank you for the concern. It is appreciated.

[Hidden in reply to BJ5533]

I appreciate your patience. However you still seem to have missed the point, it is vital to test for iodine deficiency. And to avoid any iodine supplement if you are not deficient.

Have you had your iodine levels tested?

[BJ5533 in reply to Hidden]

Yes, my last blood tests concerning my thyroid were good. My doctor does not need to change my med strength.

[Hidden in reply to BJ5533]

I asked about testing for the mineral Iodine not thyroid hormone levels. Not the same thing.

[BJ5533 in reply to Hidden]

I'm assuming that my doctor gets all of those results when she orders my blood tests. She would let me know if any of the results were not a good finding. She tells me that my thyroid tests are good. She doesn't need to change my medication strength. She has never mentioned my blood tests results seperate from my thyroid levels.

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to BJ5533]

I did try to find out some information and could not find any well-founded analysis of it. Everything was marketing.

If you know of any good information that is NOT marketing, please post a link so that we can all benefit.

[BJ5533 in reply to helvella]

blog.wholesomesoul.com/iris...

livelovejuice.net/our-juice

superfood.nl/en/irish-moss

Here are three. Let me know if they work for you. If not I look for others.

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to BJ5533]

Thank you for the links.

Unfortunately, they disagree with each other!

It contains 15 out of the 18 elements that make up the human body: nutrients such as sulphur compounds, protein, iodine, bromine, beta-carotene, calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, pectin, vitamins: A, B, C and D…plus amino acids like taurine all of which are like nectar for the body (especially for those that are vegetarians).

blog.wholesomesoul.com/iris...

Sea moss is a seaweed also known as Irish moss. It is an extremely powerful source for minerals and vitamins. It is composed of 92 of the 102 minerals of which the body is made.

Sea Moss contains vitamins and trace minerals, including:

Iron

Calcium

Sulfur

Iodine

Selenium

Folate

Magnesium

Potassium

livelovejuice.net/our-juice

Contains 15 of the 18 essential minerals for the human body, including large quantities of calcium, iodine, sulphur and potassium, but also bromine, magnesium, iron, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, and pectin. In addition Irish moss is rich in vitamins A, B, C, D, E, F and K, proteins and antioxidants (beta carotene), making it an ideal superfood to speed up recovery from illness

A valuable source of taurine, which lowers blood pressure, is essential for healthy heart function and helps maintain a mineral balance in cells. Taurine also encourages a healthy metabolism and helps bind bowel fats, thus actively promoting the digestion and absorption of nutrients.

Rich in polysaccharides, which strengthen the immune system, help reduce the risk of cancer and other chronic illnesses such as autoimmune disease and promotes overall health and wellbeing.

superfood.nl/en/irish-moss

And still no quantities - e.g. milligrams of magnesium per gram of sea moss.

The third one says it contains bromine. Something which is often mentioned in relation to thyroid as a possible causative agent!

[BJ5533 in reply to helvella]

I'm glad you were able to get some info. Let me know if you want more websites.

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to BJ5533]

I want just one site that has full and accurate information! Including quanitities of all the claimed nutrients. Please.

[BJ5533 in reply to helvella]

I'll send it as soon as I can.

[BJ5533 in reply to BJ5533]

indigo-herbs.co.uk/natural-...

You can also Google "SEA MOSS INGREDIENTS" to see what comes up.

[BJ5533 in reply to helvella]

khromaherbs.com/blogs/news/...

This is an informative website.

Good Luck

[LotoLeto in reply to Hidden]

Yes, I agree with you. After my mother started taking it, she also felt much better. She had gastritis and constant problems with her stomach and immune system. It's good that we immediately purchased sea moss druggenius.com/nutrition/ir... to make her feel better. I was also told that it helps to restore the skin if there are any wounds or damage. So thank you for your post. Now I know that not only my mother uses it, but also a lot of people, and it's lovely.

[Lotus77]

Hi, I’m interested how you prepared the sea moss?

[BJ5533 in reply to Lotus77]

Hello Lotus77

I wash the Sea Moss about 5-7 times until its clean.

I put it in a glass bowl and cover with Spring Water and let it soak for 24 hours.

the next day I use my blender and put some Sea Moss in with the water it soaked in and blend. After blending it should look like a gel or a little softer the put it in glass jars and in the fridge.

Then use as little or as much as you like. It should be good in the fridge for 2 weeks.

[Lotus77 in reply to BJ5533]

Thank you / I bought it in a herbal shop and I’ve just put 1 cup moss to 1,5 cup filtered water to soak, try to get the jelly.

Would you eat the moss raw (before soak)? - I tasted a tiny bit and quite liked it, reminds me of sea food..I read somewhere you can..?

[BJ5533 in reply to Lotus77]

Hi again,

I've never eaten the moss. Only use the gel in hot tea. I hope you enjoy it. Use it the way that's comfortable for you.

[Hidden in reply to Lotus77]

Have you had your iodine levels tested? As I tried to explain, iodine could be harmful to someone with hypothyroidism, whatever these sites and blogs say.

[Lotus77 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for your concern and highlighting - what’s your experience with this?

[Hidden in reply to Lotus77]

Like most people, I used to think that iodine would help hypothyroidism.

Thyroid hormones contain iodine.

Therefore iodine is good for thyroid

Therefore it’s good to take iodine supplements.

Simples!

But it isn’t simple, as I eventually found out.

Extra Iodine only helps if you are:

1. Deficient in iodine (which is very rare in the UK)

2. Have HYPERthyroidism (too much thyroid hormone, as with Graves Disease)

It is possible to overdose on just about anything. People have actually died from drinking too much water! You would need to drink gallons of it to do any harm, but it is possible. But with iodine it is easy to overdose.

In fact, extra iodine can damage the thyroid, possibly make you hypothyroid. Iodine has actually been used to treat hyperthyroidism.

A test for iodine is almost never done. BJ5533 , it is NOT the same as a thyroid hormone test. I’ve had plenty of thyroid tests but never an iodine one, especially as I live not far from the coast (soil tends to be higher in iodine).

In fact, I’ve given up laver bread (a local delicacy made from red seaweed, like sea moss) and other sea vegetables just in case.

I'm told that sea moss probably doesn't contain a huge amount of iodine, not as much as Bladderwrack for example, so it may be OK.

But I find the inaccurate and sometimes crazy statements on some of these health food sites rather scary. Especially the companies that are making a bomb in selling stuff that isn't needed, doesn't work or may even be harmful.

The ONLY things I supplement are those that blood tests show to be necessary. Such as vitamin D (with vitamin K and magnesium, a B complex, and iron.

Hope that helps

[BJ5533 in reply to Hidden]

I haven't had iodine testing. It is something I will mention to my Doctor.

But I thank God I am not experiencing some of the symptoms that I'm reading about. My hypothyroidism seems to be under control.

But, thank you for the information.

[Hidden in reply to Lotus77]

P.S. Although, confusingly, another medical site I looked at seems to say that too much iodine can cause HYPERthyroidism instead!

thyroidreport.org/thyroid-i...

Either way, just the right amount of iodine is important.

"...People who consume either too little to too much iodine are at an increased risk of developing hypothroidism. Females who are above the age of 50 are also at risk and those who suffer from conditions that may compromise their immunity are in the high-risk category. Interestingly if you suffer from hyperthyroidism and you are being treated for this condition, then the treatment can result in hypothyroidism. Expectant mothers are also at risk."