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Amino Acids and Thyroid Health

Could anyone please share their thoughts and experiences on supplimenting amino acids? I came across an interesting article (I hope it's ok to share?)....

Could anyone please share their thoughts and experiences on supplimenting amino ...

SarahFrmKent

•2 months ago

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How can I improve my Folate, Vit D & Ferritin?

Please can anyone advise me what to take? I have no idea which products are the best ones as it's a minefield with all the different options. Folate 4.38...

Please can anyone advise me what to take? I have no idea which products are the ...

sadiethedog1

•2 years ago

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Biotin in RT3 testing

Hello all, I’ve made a bit of an oversight and realised I’ve not stopped my B complex a week before an RT3 test! I took my last on Thursday morning and will...

Hello all, I’ve made a bit of an oversight and realised I’ve not stopped my B co...

hjh88

•2 years ago

4 Replies

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Anyone tried Berberine?

I think this is the wrong place to post, but not sure where to as it's both related to PCOS, T1D, Insulin resistance and Infertility, some of which are...

I think this is the wrong place to post, but not sure where to as it's both rela...

OudMood

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Soya bean oil in fish oil

Hi lovely HU, people, I wonder if anyone can answer the question of whether it is safe for hypothyroid sufferers to take fish oil that contains d-alpha...

Hi lovely HU, people, I wonder if anyone can answer the question of whether it i...

Jenny583

•2 years ago

6 Replies

20-hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid and thyroid dieases

Hello there, I have been doing research recently and i came across something that may interest some of you. So i read the following study...

Hello there, I have been doing research recently and i came across something tha...

RABIDFOX

•2 years ago

2 Replies

OATS test - useful or not

Hi has anyone had an OATs test - private or through GP and if so did the results help you manage your Hashimotos, adjust supplements etc? I am intending to...

Hi has anyone had an OATs test - private or through GP and if so did the results...

twizzle303

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Best Thyroid Suppliments

I have a lot of food allergies especially stuff with artificial additives and perservatives, with that in mind, what are the best natural suppliments that you...

I have a lot of food allergies especially stuff with artificial additives and pe...

Me1157

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Relieving Symptoms with Supplements

Hello. I'm new here. I was diagnosed with a Hypothyroid condition 11 months ago & was prescribed Levothyroxine. None of my symptoms have changed & I would...

Hello. I'm new here. I was diagnosed with a Hypothyroid condition 11 months ago ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

23 Replies

Folate

Hi I’m new here just been diagnosed with Hypothyroidism in March 21! I’ve been prescribed 50mcgs of levothyroxine.. last blood test states I have a low serum...

Hi I’m new here just been diagnosed with Hypothyroidism in March 21! I’ve been p...

Doris11

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Can anyone help with an alternative to T4 in the uk without needing a prescription as my gp will not help.

I’m on 150mg of levothyroxine for more than 3 year. It does absolutely nothing. I’m getting worse as I get older. I’ve been researching for an alternative and...

I’m on 150mg of levothyroxine for more than 3 year. It does absolutely nothing. ...

Marfem

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Selenium any help?

I am curious if anyone is taking selenium and do you find it benefits you in any way?

I am curious if anyone is taking selenium and do you find it benefits you in any...

mellew

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Where I can buy dessicated thyroid please?

Does anybody know where I can buy Nature Throid? I was using it for years but it seems to be discontinued. It is much cheaper than Armour, Westhroid and...

Does anybody know where I can buy Nature Throid? I was using it for years but it...

Ania22

•3 years ago

1 Reply

T4 to T3 conversion supplements

Has anyone any experience of these supplements. I'm completely devoid of a thyroid and completely reliant on Levothyroxine.

Has anyone any experience of these supplements. I'm completely devoid of a thyro...

Furry_Ferret

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Excellent Dr. Wentz article on iodine

My apologies if this has been posted before but since there were some questions recently on the topic on iodine - this answers a lot of questions and is well...

My apologies if this has been posted before but since there were some questions ...

Sharoosz

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Anyone with hypothyroidism is using melatonin (and finding it helpful)?

Hi there, I’m currently on 100mg levo and 15 mcg t3, I changed my doses a few weeks ago and now waiting some more weeks to retest. I’ve tried to find out if...

Hi there, I’m currently on 100mg levo and 15 mcg t3, I changed my doses a few we...

Giugiugiu

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Before Blood Test

Hello lovely people , Please can someone advise me which supplements to stop taking before I go for my blood test and for how long ? I am going to have a Blue...

Hello lovely people , Please can someone advise me which supplements to stop tak...

JanieL

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Selenium... Selenite... Toxic?

Does anyone know if Selenite or Selenate salt is toxic? some people told me that they are the best form of selenium "The most toxic compound of selenium...

Does anyone know if Selenite or Selenate salt is toxic? some people told me th...

Margimet

•4 years ago

9 Replies

N-ACETYL CYSTEINE (NAC)

Has anyone used this to reduce mucin/water build-up under skin, did it work?

Batty1

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Can Pregnenolone be effective via capsules/tablets?

Thinking of trying to increase testosterone in order to to have more energy. The testosterone creams for women are pricey, so was considering Pregnenolone...

Thinking of trying to increase testosterone in order to to have more energy. The...

cc120

•4 years ago

14 Replies

What supplements are recommended for controlling blood sugar spikes?

Been crashing from high blood sugar spikes if I eat anything sugary. I try to eat sugary things after a meal, which does help a bit. However, I am experiencing...

Been crashing from high blood sugar spikes if I eat anything sugary. I try to ea...

cc120

•4 years ago

9 Replies

IODINE!!!

There have been a few posts lately about supplements containing iodine. It seems counter-intuitive that iodine can harm thyroid function even though . There...

There have been a few posts lately about supplements containing iodine. It seem...

Hidden

•4 years ago

38 Replies

Low Thyroid

I recewntly put a post on about Metavive seemigly not working for me. Thyroid test was low, Doctor advised doubling the dose, new Thyroid Test is now normal...

I recewntly put a post on about Metavive seemigly not working for me. Thyroid...

Rosierebel

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Which B Best?

It seems that, on balance the less "Natural" product is best! https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/methylcobalamin-vs-cyanocobalamin#conversion

It seems that, on balance the less "Natural" product is best! https://www.health...

Hidden

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Source for Liothyronine (off prescription)

Hello everyone, I am looking for an off prescription source of Liothyronine. I have hashimotos and have made as many changes to my lifestyle as I can and have...

Hello everyone, I am looking for an off prescription source of Liothyronine. I ...

Steveswansea1977

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Supplement

About folic acid in liquid form? ..is it better absorbed than tablets? At 70 years old with psoriatic arthritis 26 years.

About folic acid in liquid form? ..is it better absorbed than tablets? At 70 ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Long-term Dangers of Excessive B6 and B12

A long-term observational study of 75,864 women over 30 years suggests that the amount of B6 and B12 in most supplements contributed to a higher incidence of...

A long-term observational study of 75,864 women over 30 years suggests that the ...

RockyPath

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Finding Actavis brand hard?

I'm new here, hello everyone. I live in London. I take 100 mg levothyroxine. ACTAVIS brand only. Other brands don't help me and all my symptoms came back with...

I'm new here, hello everyone. I live in London. I take 100 mg levothyroxine. AC...

Chloeasks

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Vitamin levels

March 2019 Total OH vitamin D 25 nmol/L (25 - 50 deficiency. Supplementation indicated) Folate 3.6 ng/L (2.5 - 19.5) Vitamin B12 256 pg/L (190 - 900) Ferritin...

March 2019 Total OH vitamin D 25 nmol/L (25 - 50 deficiency. Supplementation ind...

Pink6665

•5 years ago

3 Replies

L cartinene

Hi all, I have graves and hyperthyroidism. After reading many positive posts about l-cartinene helping raise TSH levels I have decided to try this myself. I...

Hi all, I have graves and hyperthyroidism. After reading many positive posts ab...

Pippydoodles

•5 years ago

1 Reply

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Supplements posts

Amino Acids and Thyroid Health

How can I improve my Folate, Vit D & Ferritin?

Biotin in RT3 testing

Anyone tried Berberine?

Soya bean oil in fish oil

20-hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid and thyroid dieases

OATS test - useful or not

Best Thyroid Suppliments

Relieving Symptoms with Supplements

Folate

Can anyone help with an alternative to T4 in the uk without needing a prescription as my gp will not help.

Selenium any help?

Where I can buy dessicated thyroid please?

T4 to T3 conversion supplements

Excellent Dr. Wentz article on iodine

Anyone with hypothyroidism is using melatonin (and finding it helpful)?

Before Blood Test

Selenium... Selenite... Toxic?

N-ACETYL CYSTEINE (NAC)

Can Pregnenolone be effective via capsules/tablets?

What supplements are recommended for controlling blood sugar spikes?

IODINE!!!

Low Thyroid

Which B Best?

Source for Liothyronine (off prescription)

Supplement

Long-term Dangers of Excessive B6 and B12

Finding Actavis brand hard?

Vitamin levels

L cartinene

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