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]

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 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 doesn't 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!

[Dandelions in reply to helvella]

Oh hahaha.. that's what it sounds like now I read it back! 😅

[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!😂

[ThyroidDeb]

I am up at the same time, in the middle of night for the bathroom. I take my lev then.

[organman in reply to ThyroidDeb]

I do this too & have for a number of years usually between 3-5am.

[irishacres]

Hi there. I take mine in the morning when I get up, then go for a shower and get dressed. I try to leave 1 hour after taking my meds, before I have breakfast. You could get away with 1/2 an hour though.

[Honey1978]

I take mind at 8am so I wait to eAt until like 11

[Dandelions in reply to Honey1978]

I’m one of those people who’s hungry immediately when they wake up. So I’m trying to avoid that.

[Petgirl2]

Hi dandelions, I stopped taking levo 10 months ago my heart palpitations have stopped, I no longer stop breathing in my sleep, my joint swelling and pain are gone unless I eat something I shouldn't, I'm less lethargic I'm not cured, but I feel a hell of alot better than I did.

Be careful with supplements, I had a dangerously high level of selenium from supplement . It was less than half the rda, but sometimes the content can be alot higher than what it says on the bottle, so my doctor said.

I get my selenium from Brazil nuts now.

I have supplements, but I take them randomly. I try to eat the foods that contain high levels of what I need, just using the supplements as just that, to supplement.

This is my experience with levo. It's an individual experience with many factors to consider. I have ndt on standby in case my levels plummet, but my last blood tests were very similar levels as taking the levo.

I will persevere to try to find a balance for my own needs, mine is a long story.