Vit b complex/ is this a good alternative to Thorne b ? I really don't like the Thorne b one x

[RoboTh]

Is this ok to use /hashimotos x

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

RoboTh

Igennus Super B contains Vit C and this can affect the absorption of the B12 in the Super B, B12 and Vit C are advised to be taken 2 hours apart. See

sheknows.com/health-and-wel...

and

webmd.com/vitamins-and-supp...

I'm currently trialling Vitablossom Liposomal B Complex which is very similar to Thorne Basic B in it's dose of active ingredients:

hempoutlet.co.uk/vitablosso...

or available from Amazon without the Vitablossom branding here:

amazon.co.uk/Yipmai-Liposom...

One member has already reported she's doing well with the Vitablossom B Complex.

Or look for one with methylcobalamin (not cyanocobalamin), methylfolate (not folic acid) and no Vit C.

There should be no problem with Hashi's.

[Noelnoel in reply to SeasideSusie]

And I’m another one doing well on it, my family too

Amazon sent me 9 tubs by mistake having paid for only one. When I queried it they invited me to keep them, so I did!

Things is, I was starting to panic as I’m down to 3 tubs and when I searched on Amazon I couldn’t find them, so thanks for the link

What I also like about them is there are no additives as I’m a bit funny about the “extras” that often seem unnecessary

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to Noelnoel]

That's really good to know Noelnoel thanks for commenting. That was good of Amazon to let you keep the extra ones, I expect it's cheaper and easier than having to deal with a return .

[SlowDragon Administrator]

But vitamin C can improve folate uptake

So you might be fine taking this one

Probably only need one per day - so it’s quite cheap too

It’s nice small tablet and no horrible smell/taste

vitamin C with B12 or with vitamin B complex possibly reduces absorption of B12

singlecare.com/blog/what-vi...

But according to this article might improve absorption of folate/folic acid

livestrong.com/article/4633...

looking at your profile.. you have low iron and vitamin C might be beneficial

[RoboTh in reply to SlowDragon]

Thank you I'll give it a go. I get heartburn from thorne b and after taste. I've just got my recent results on 125mcg blood taken as advised

TSH 0.39 (0.49-5.23)

T4 18.8 (11.50-22.70)

Ferritin 46 (10-291) due iron infusion once it drops to 10.

I've been asked to make an appointment for over treatment with levo. Started hrt 2 months ago which I believe can increase your levo need. I don't feel overmedicated at all. Actually starting to feel increasingly tired and Cold. Xx

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to RoboTh]

Just testing TSH and Ft4 is completely inadequate

You need TSH, Ft4 and Ft3 tested together

Bloods should be retested 6-8 weeks after starting (or stopping) HRT

Do you always get same brand levothyroxine at each prescription

Test early morning and last dose levothyroxine 24 hours before test

When were vitamin D, folate and B12 last tested

What vitamin supplements are you currently taking

Any obvious reason for low iron/ferritin

Are you vegetarian or vegan……or heavy periods

Medichecks Thyroid plus antibodies and vitamins

medichecks.com/products/adv...

Blue Horizon Thyroid Premium Gold includes antibodies, cortisol and vitamins

bluehorizonbloodtests.co.uk...

If you can get GP to test vitamins then cheapest option for just TSH, FT4 and FT3

£29 (via NHS private service ) and 10% off down to £26.10 if go on thyroid uk for code

thyroiduk.org/getting-a-dia...

monitormyhealth.org.uk/

or monitor My Health can now test vitamin levels too

[RoboTh in reply to SlowDragon]

These were NHS bloods. They won't test ft3. I'll do that myself in due course. B12 was over 500 last time I checked. Vit d satisfactory according the guidelines on here. Chronic iron deficiency all my life. Not a vegim. good diet. Just taking magnesium for now. Was taking vit b vit b12 and vit d but my bloods were fine so I stopped x

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to RoboTh]

Many thyroid patients (especially with gut issues) need to supplement vitamin D and B complex continuously

Some people need to supplement separate B12 too ….2-4 days a week

[marigold22]

I've been using this Methylated multi B vitamins from either Ebay or Amazon...... it seems fine. Not sure if anyone with knowledge can find a problem with it

amazon.co.uk/Vitamin-Comple...

[Zephyrbear]

I take the Igennus one and have no problems with it. Just one tablet per day. I know there are conflicts with vit C and B12 but, if necessary, you can always take a sublingual B12 later on if you’re worried about the vit C inhibiting the uptake of B12 in the tablet.