Supplements for hypothyroid

[celticlady]

Anyone any recommendations for vits/minerals-I've got selenium, vit c and have ordered b12. Thank goodness levo is free prescription! I heard vit D was useful? Not sure what it does.

[RedApple Administrator]

Before taking vitamin B12 and/or vitamin D supplements, it's advisable to get your levels tested, so that you have some idea of whether you need to supplement and how much to take. Your GP can do this, so would be a good idea to have a chat with him/her about it.

[Jackie]

Hi before taking Vit D ,if low, it is important to check the calcium level. It is an electrolyte and altered by D, must always be in range. D should be increased slowly because of this and tested 3 months until stable , then annually.My endo advocates taking the best possible multi vitamin and minerals tablets. Normally it is not considered a good idea to take vit C as in lots of food.

Jackie

[123hih123]

After blood tests through the GP I now take calcium and vit D3 supplements daily 4hrs after thyroxine and I also have vit B12 injections every three months.

I have a prescription exempt card form should be available from your gp due to being thyroxine dependent after TT which all my medication including calcium and D3 plus B12 are included in