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taking selenium,zinc,vitamin d3,magnesium,multi vitamin how long would i have to wait before getting a blood test for the thyroid glad

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I think we would need a lot more information before being able to answer your question. For example:

* why are you taking all those supplements?

* did you get any nutrient testing beforehand?

* do you have a hypo diagnosis?

* are you taking thyroid hormone replacement?

* if so, how long have you been taking it?

* how much are you taking?

I'll just say that we do not recommend taking multi-vits, for many reasons:

* If your multi contains iron, it will block the absorption of all the vitamins - you won't absorb a single one! Iron should be taken at least two hours away from any other supplement except vit C, which is necessary to aid absorption of iron, and protect the stomach.

* If your multi also contains calcium, the iron and calcium will bind together and you won't be able to absorb either of them.

* Multi's often contain things you shouldn't take or don't need : calcium, iodine, copper. These things should be tested before supplementing.

* Multi's often contain the cheapest, least absorbable form of the supplement : magnesium oxide, instead of magnesium citrate or one of the other good forms; cyanocobalamin instead of methylcobalamin; folic acid instead of methylfolate; etc. etc. etc. This is especially true of supermarket multis.

* Multi's do not contain enough of anything to help a true deficiency, even if you could absorb them.

* When taking several supplements, you should start them individually at two weekly intervals, not all at once as you would with a multi. Because, if you start them all at once, and something doesn't agree with you, you won't know which one it is and you'll be back to square one.

* Most supplements should be taken at least two hours away from thyroid hormone, but some - iron, vit D, magnesium and calcium (should you really need to take it) should be taken at least four hours away from thyroid hormone.

* The magnesium you take - and just about everybody need to take it - should be chosen according to what you want it to do:

Magnesium citrate: mild laxative, best for constipation.

Magnesium taurate: best for cardiovascular health.

Magnesium malate: best for fatigue – helps make ATP energy.

Magnesium glycinate: most bioavailable and absorbable form, non-laxative.

Magnesium chloride: for detoxing the cells and tissues, aids kidney function and can boost a sluggish metabolism.

Magnesium carbonate: good for people suffering with indigestion and acid reflux as it contains antacid properties.

Worst forms of magnesium: oxide, sulphate, glutamate and aspartate.

With a multivitamin, you are just throwing your money down the drain, at best, and doing actual harm at worst. Far better to get tested for vit D, vit B12, folate and ferritin, and build up your supplementation program based on the results. A vitamin or a mineral is only going to help you if you need it, anyway. More of something you don’t need is not better, it's either pointless or even dangerous, as with calcium, iron or vit D. :)

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Taff178 in reply togreygoose

Read your post very informative and I’m after magnesium malate for myself can you recommend a brand if that’s possible so many out there. Thank you

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greygoose in reply toTaff178

No, I'm afraid I don't know much about brands. They all seem much of a muchness to me. And, I doubt there's much choice when it come to magnesium malate, because it's not one of the most popular. I suggest you look on Amazon.

But, is that all you're going to tell us about yourself? :)

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