iodine level - high 0.68 (0.32 - 0.63)

[Chouchou1234]

it little me !

so I got iodine tested - and it’s 0.68 - (0.32 to 0.63)

It got signed off as normal

Is it ok?

I’m hypo -

Last results

Tsh 0.01 less than

T4 17.4

T3 4.8

On 125mcg t4 and 30mcg t3

I do have little bit of spirulina in my liver endo tox vitamin tablets but eat a lot of fish . Loads .

xxx

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

I don't think it's high enough to worry too much about, but you seem to be getting a lot from your diet. What fish are you eating loads of and how much iodine is in your vitamin tablet?

[Chouchou1234 in reply to SeasideSusie]

thank you

I eat fresh sashimi grade tuna cod haddock salmon . Fish x5 times a week

chlorella and spirulina total 500mg a day

It’s a supplement called

A botanical and nutrient blend to support the liver and LPS metabolismBio.Clear™ Endotox-LV has been developed to support liver function and bile production and flow, which also helps the clearance of endotoxins [lipopolysaccharides (LPS)].This formula contains hepatoprotective and choleretic (increasing bile) botanicals such as hibiscus, burdock, spirulina, chlorella, milk thistle, dandelion and artichoke. Selenium has been added to support our endogenous antioxidant systems.

My liver enzymes have been high - but I just realised after testing is bone ALP which is high

X

I have no idea about ranges so if it’s fine I’ll continue .

Thank you xx

Nutritional Information

Actives

Selenium Yeast

Providing Selenium 200₽g

Dandelion Root Extract 5:1 (3% Vitexin)

Burdock Root Extract 4:1

Hibiscus Extract 4:1

Chlorella

Spirulina

Artichoke Extract 4:1 (2.5% Cynarin)

Milk Thistle Extract 40:1 (80% Silymarin)

*RV = Nutrient Reference Value † = Nutrient Reference Value Not Established

Other Ingredients: Capsule Shell: Hydroxypropyl

Methylcellulose

Per Dose

3 Capsules %NRV*

100mg

364%

500mg

300mg

250mg

250mg

250mg

200mg

100mg

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to Chouchou1234]

The FAQs for your supplement say

Does Bio.Clear Endotox-LV contain iodine?

This product does contain very small trace amounts of iodine from naturally occurring sources and, as such, the actual amount in the product will vary by batch. In our last batch tested the amount of iodine was approximately 5% NRV so should not present an issue for those with thyroid conditions.

The NRV for iodine is about 150mcg daily for an adult so if your supplement contains approx 5% that would be about 7.5mcg.

It would seem that you are getting quite a lot of iodine from the fish, with cod and haddock being the species with higher amounts from what I've read. Also iodine is present in milk, yogurt and dairy products so unless we are dairy free we can get quite a lot of it there too.

Add to that the iodine we get from Levo - approx 62mcg per 100mcg Levo.

So all in all you can see that is a lot of iodine and if it was me I'd be cutting down the amount of fish you consume per week (maybe twice a week), have a more varied diet.

[Chouchou1234 in reply to SeasideSusie]

thank you . Thank you for reply xx

I find the texture of fish and digestion so much easier . Thank you . I will take on board . I’m not digesting properly and in tears my muscle mass is so weak I’ can’t lift my water 2 liter water .

I’m hopelessly struggling

Thank you

🙏

[Noelnoel in reply to Chouchou1234]

My liver enzymes have been high 

Has the product helped reduce your liver enzymes

[Chouchou1234 in reply to Noelnoel]

lol I used milk thistle and NAC it did reduce especially the billirubin - but since the t3 started it has been high the ALP and ALT but the last test it was ALP Bones 90 - max is 70 . Suggesting high turnover in so confused

Yes I was told about milk thistle and used to take 800mg at one time but not now.

Also it I thought it helped with my digestion but we are talking about 2.1 t3 at the time.

To be honest I’m not sure how much it helps but I think it helps bile flow. I’m in a pickle as can’t digest anything

my bilirubin was about 18 (max 20) but another test it was 6 . I think milk thistle does help and intake NAC 1800 mg but read NAC helps T3!

[userotc]

Personally I currently believe there's too much uncertainty over iodine testing. See earlier posts including mine.

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK]

Maybe you need to consider the Milk Thistle Extract?

Silychristin, a Flavonolignan Derived From the Milk Thistle, Is a Potent Inhibitor of the Thyroid Hormone Transporter MCT8

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Milk thistle alters thyroid hormone transport

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[Chouchou1234 in reply to helvella]

thanknyou . I read this and in a pickle when to take milk thistle as i stagger my doses . All through the day . I need some help with this as in a pickle again

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to Chouchou1234]

I don' think the issue is when you take them - but the fact that you are taking milk thistle products at all.

If I have understood, the issue is in how some constituent(s) of the milk thistle affect your biochemical/physiological processing of thyroid hormones. And without further information, It's impossible to know if any impact lasts only a short time, or hours, or days.

However, the information is so sketchy, and we are all different anyway, it puts anyone who wants to take milk thistle in a difficult position. About all we have to base it on is whether we notice any effect from taking it.

[Chouchou1234 in reply to helvella]

good to know! I was on very high milk thistle before starting t3 (😳)

I have not taken for a few days

Regarding magnesium glycinate - can intake that with evening dose of t3 ? Or nope

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to Chouchou1234]

There is simply too little research into things which affect T3.

On that basis, the best guess has got to be not to take them alongside each other.

[Chouchou1234 in reply to helvella]

thank you x

[Chouchou1234 in reply to helvella]

so I just did a new post - finally after chasing docs because I’m on the ball and no one else

My mercury is 128

Range is up to 25

Xxx

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to Chouchou1234]

Afraid I know nothing about mercury other than the general principle that it is toxic.

I think you need to look for mercury-specific information elsewhere as it is not really a thyroid issue.

(Mercury might well affect thyroid health but it affects so much else. And many other toxins affect thyroid as well as the rest of our bodies.)

[Polski in reply to Chouchou1234]

I have read that taking chlorella and/or spirulina (both super-healthy supplements) will aid mercury detoxification, but it does seem important to reduce the amount of fish you eat first. All fish contain mercury, because it is in the sea (from rubbish dumped). The mercury stays in the fish, so the higher up the food chain they are, the more mercury they contain. For this reason eating fish only twice a week is often recommended, and stick to the smaller ones, which don't eat so many other fish!

[Polski]

Unfortunately fish often contain high levels of mercury. Best to go for fish low in the food chain eg not tuna, (sardines are better). Such high levels of mercury will be causing you problems. Can you eat more eggs, cheese or nuts instead of so much fish?

There are three supplements that I can think of that improve digestion:

Betaine hydrochloride increases the stomach acid which helps with all digestion, especially proteins. (But this would be a problem if you are taking anything because the doctor says you have 'high levels of stomach acid' eg GERD). But always take it with the food you want to digest better).

Digestive enzymes will help digestion all round. Again take with the food you want to digest. If you have not tried these, it is definitely worth it. A health food shop will sell them.

If neither of these help, you could try Organic cider vinegar. Put up to a tablespoon (start with a teaspoon) in a glass of water, and drink at any time. This should help all round, but it will take time.