Timings

[Dandelions]

I know to take Levo on an empty stomach, but how long do you recommend to leave between food and T4?

I usually take mine before bedtime (10.30pm), but I run into problems because I like to have the odd glass of wine at night. I assume this will interfere with absorption? What is the latest I can eat or drink?

I take B12, B complex, D3, K, Selenium and Myo-inositol in the morning, after my breakfast. Does that sound okay?

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK]

I am not aware of any evidence, none at all, about wine affecting absorption. 🍾🍷

In an ideal world, I'd suggest two hours. But - maybe - just see how it goes?

There could well be differences depending on the actual wine: red or white, sulphite-treated or not, etc.

[Dandelions in reply to helvella]

So maybe wine could be okay. That's helpful, because I don't think it'd be very good at having to wait for breakfast. It makes sense there could be a difference between different types of wine etc. Is there any research on other drinks, herbal teas for example?

How long do you leave between food and Levo?

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to Dandelions]

Usually have dinner between 18:00 and 20:00. And take my levothyroxine around 23:00 to 24:00. But that does always mean there is a three hour gap! I might have something, sometimes.

But I think the important thing is a) I usually have at least two hours gap; b) I know there can be an issue.

(Have to say, for a moment I was thinking about you having the levothyroxine at bed-time but the wine for breakfast... )

[Dandelions in reply to helvella]

Thanks that's more or less what I'm doing and it reassures me that I'm doing okay.

[Calceolaria in reply to helvella]

I think wine at breakfast is a dashed good idea!

[Buddy195 Administrator in reply to Dandelions]

If a glass of wine helps you relax and unwind, I wouldn’t change your routine! 🤣

[Dandelions in reply to Buddy195]

Cheers!😂