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!

[Seahorse0 in reply to greygoose]

Hi Apologies for jumping on the post.

May I ask how/where one gets their nutrients tested please ? Privately I mean

[greygoose in reply to Seahorse0]

Information about private testing companies here:

thyroiduk.org/testing/priva...

I can't give any advice about which one is best because I've never tried any of them, not living in the UK. So, if you want opinions on that, best to start a new question/thread.

[helvella Administrator]

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 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 😄

[Seahorse0 in reply to helvella]

Thanks that's very kind of you

Although I'm a bit confused. Should I be taking all the vitamins in the table? (Sorry for stupid question it's so confusing 😔)

[helvella Administrator in reply to Seahorse0]

No.

The list of vitamins (and other substances) is simply many of the things that supplement manufacturers want you to believe you need to take!

There will be an overlap with what might be a good idea to take. But there is no list of things which every member should take.

For example, there is little to no point in someone who gets regular B12 injections taking oral B12.

And if you eat liver every week, and meat regularly, you might not need any vitamin A or vitamin B12 added.

And the form of vitamin B6 in the list is Pyridoxine Hydrochloride - whereas the preferred form is pyridoxal-5-sulphate.

Every product tries to make itself look like the one true supplement, the one that will transform your life. Because that it what makes you buy them. We all fall for that sort of ploy!

[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 👍

[RedApple Administrator]

I was surprised a while ago to find that BioCare, a very well respected supplement company now sell: Methyl Multinutrient - Potent Multivitamin for Full Body Support - Enhanced with Methylated Vitamin B12, Methylfolate & Boron biocare.co.uk/methyl-multin...

They are really expensive too

[edit] This is NOT a recommendation. Just pointing out that it's not just the cheap high street brands that sell multi-vits!