Skin, wrinkles, soy isoflavones and the thyroid!

[Dee1]

Hello

Alongside all the other delightful thyroid associated issues, my skin is definitely prematurely and noticeably pretty lined. I'm only 44 and know people in their 60s with fewer lines! I know it's partly down to skin type, but can the thyroid play a role in this? Will being on T3 help?

My main question is this: when I look at supplements for helping skin stay a bit more youthful looking, they seem to all have soya or soy isoflavones in them. I keep reading how soya can affect the absorption of thyroid medication, does this include T3?

Has anyone any recommendations for supplements etc?

I've seen quite a lot of other people with thyroid issues who don't seem to have more lines than they should so maybe this only affects a few people. This may sound a bit superficial, and I don't mind getting and looking older, but I don't want to look older than I actually am!

Thanks!

[helvella Administrator]

Soy is indeed a problem. It can reduce ability to absorb thyroid hormones from the gut. Most research seems to have focussed on T4 but I would be very surprised if it did not also affect T3.

Some soy products also have high levels of iodine.

Soy impairs the action of thyroperoxidase.

It is not straightforward.

[helvella Administrator in reply to helvella]

And don't forget the importance of vitamin D to skin (and the rest ...)

[Numberone1]

I think that if you have an underactive thyroid, which affects every part of our bodies, it also affects the skin. It becomes sluggish and doesn't rid itself of dead cells.

I have definitely noticed that since my medication is getting almost right, my skin is almost glowing (comments by other people). I dont; think I look grey and sallow now.

[JoanofArc]

Hi Dee,

How about trying a collagen supplement? I don't usually recommend products, but having tried them myself I was pleasantly surprised with the results.My skin appeared plumper, the fine lines around my eyes softened and my skin felt more moisturised. I also use facial oils which can be applied before regular moisturisers. I am on T3 only, but can't say this has kept the wrinkles or dry skin at bay. I am noticing signs of aging all the time, and I'm only 41 !!!

Regards Joan

[Dee1 in reply to JoanofArc]

I have wondered about trying collagen. Would you mind letting me know which brand you use? And which facial oils?

Thank you.

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Other things cause wrinkles too, inc smoking, poor nutrition and sun damage. I am a vegan and eat/drink loads of soy, i cant say in all honesty that i think it causes a major prob, my cholesterol is lower, and as i have multiple autoimmune syndrome - i believe my diet has reduced inflammation. But i also eat loads of seaweed too, another thing you're meant to be careful about if you have thyroid probs. I dont know, maybe i,m lucky or maybe you dont have to worry about eating or not eating this and that. I just do what i want!!

[JoanofArc]

Hi Dee,

I've tried Troo Healthcare Collagen.They're available on Amazon and are reasonably priced compared to some of the other brands.Regarding facial oils, I switch all the time. Trilogy Rosehip oil is good or any good quality vitamin E oil. Naturisimo have some good ones, but they are rather pricey.Try upping your water intake too, and increasing the green veggies. Good luck. Aging sucks. Hypo or not!!!

[Skincaremom]

Have you ever tried Nerium? I'm 25 and a mother of two beautiful girls. From hardly ever wearing sun glasses and squinting I gave myself more wrinkles than most ppl my age have to deal with. A friend told me about Nerium and the results are life changing. Let me know if you want more information would be happy to share!