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Hi everyone

I’ve been working on my vitamins as recommended on here (thank you). I’ve just done the nutrition 9 BH test - last did it in June. Could you give me some advice please?

Currently take: selenium 200mcg, igennus b12 complex, sub lingual b12, magnetism glycinate (until a week ago was magnesium oxide), vit d 20,000 ui x 2 per week for another four weeks then will switch to the spray.

Specifically would like help on: selenium - I guess I should stop or reduce this now? Folate - struggling to get this higher - does it need to be?

Should I supplement with zinc? I was for a while then stopped as I was unsure.

Ferritin - I am dealing with, with endo.

I have been on 50mg levo for about five weeks and am due a check up with the endo this week to review. Still struggling with sleep, fatigue and some other symptoms.

Thanks in advance

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My opinion only:

As your selenium level is over range then I would stop taking it.

Folate is recommended to be at least half way through and B12 near the top of the range. What dose of Igennus Super B are you taking?

Zinc - I have read that zinc should be half way through range so it would seem that you don't need to supplement.

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Arlie123 in reply to SeasideSusie

Thanks, appreciate response. Just checked b12 now at home and each tablet ha got 400ug of folate and I take one tablet. Was considering taking a methyfolate supplement in addition.

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