Thyroid supplements ?

[Bigsi]

Hi guys, I have previously been taking a multivitamin but many on here are dubios about efficacy.

Can anyone recommend a thyroid supplement for underactive thyroid please ?

Thanks in advance, Simon.

[greygoose]

It's not that we're dubious about multi-vits, it's that we recognise the pitfalls of stuffing so many different things that often shouldn't be taken together into one little pill.

The so-called 'thyroid supplement's' are really just glorified multis, with the same pitfalls, and should also be avoided like the plague: they're not going to do you any good and could do you harm.

What you need to do is get your nutrients tested - vit D, vit B12, folate, ferritin - and supplement according to what you need. Taking things you don't need is not going to do anything for you. We can help you pin-point your needs if you post your results and their ranges on here.

[Bigsi in reply to greygoose]

Thank you for your response 😃

[greygoose in reply to Bigsi]

You're welcome - although I very much doubt it's what you wanted to hear!

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK]

I have written a blog on thyroid "support" products. It is intended to provide some helpful information but very much questions everything about them.

As I see it, the things they support are the manufactures'/retailers' profits.

helvella - Thyroid Support Products

A short discussion about the various thyroid support formulas and similar products.

helvella.blogspot.com/p/hel...

 greygoose Do feel free to pass comment on this blog sometime.

[greygoose in reply to helvella]

I'll have a look when my head is clearer.

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to greygoose]

Absolutely no rush! But I know that you have views on them! (As do I.)

[Bigsi in reply to helvella]

Interesting reading thanks 😄

[Jaydee1507 Administrator]

Its recommended to test your levels before supplementing anything, then you know what you need an an idea of how much you need.

Once you've been on the supplements for 3-4 months you can then retest and check if your levels are then optimal and adjust supplements as necessary.

Most people need a vit D3+K2 to help it go to the bones. A B complex is good to raise B12 & folate and help keep all the B vitamins that work together in balance.

Some people also need a separate B12 spray or sublingual,p particularly if vegan or vegetarian as these diets are low in B12.

Most good supplements are available online, not in a supermarket or on the highstreet.

[Bigsi in reply to Jaydee1507]

Thanks for the info 👍