- Nearly every thyroid patient struggles with at least one nutrient deficiency, and these deficiencies directly impact thyroid function and contribute to hypothyroid symptoms.
- Correcting nutrient deficiencies is one of the few things you can do on your own without a doctor's prescription to naturally improve your thyroid function.
- Key nutrients that thyroid patients commonly lack include iron, zinc, selenium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, and magnesium, all of which play specific roles in thyroid hormone production and conversion.
- These deficiencies do not just affect your thyroid gland but also other organs and tissues, contributing to symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, and depression.
- Testing for and supplementing these specific nutrients should be a priority for any thyroid patient looking to optimize their treatment and feel better.
As a thyroid patient, you should be aware that certain nutrient deficiencies can and do impact your thyroid.
What does this mean for you?
It means that these nutrient deficiencies are a way that YOU can both naturally treat AND improve your thyroid.
And this is great news for any thyroid patient simply because most therapies available to you require a doctor’s prescription pad.
But this isn’t true for supplements because they are available over the counter!
Which supplements you should use (and which actually benefit your thyroid) is another story entirely.
And that’s exactly what we are going to talk about today.
These nutrient deficiencies are important because nearly EVERY thyroid patient struggles with one or more of those listed below (we will get to the list in a second).ย
โAnd these nutrients negatively affect both your thyroid gland itself and OTHER areas of your body (other organs and tissues).
Ultimately, this leads to hypothyroid symptoms such as weight gain, depression, cold intolerance, fatigue, hair loss, and so on.
Why do these occur?
Because these nutrient deficiencies impact certain areas of thyroid function, including:
- Thyroid hormone conversion (T4 to T3 conversion)
- Thyroid hormone production (direct production of thyroid hormone from the thyroid gland)
- Peripheral utilization of thyroid hormone (even if thyroid hormone is available for use, it doesn’t mean your body CAN use it)
- And more…
Let’s talk about these nutrient deficiencies in detail so you can better understand what to look for.ย
#1. Vitamin B12.
B12 is probably one of the most common (and most important) deficiencies that thyroid patients face.
It’s also probably one of the most important.
Why?
Because the symptoms of Vitamin B12 deficiency can mimic those of hypothyroidism.
Low B12 leads to symptoms like hair loss, depression, low energy, and even weight gain.
Do these symptoms sound familiar?
They should because they are basically identical to those symptoms found in hypothyroidism.
This makes differentiating vitamin B12 deficiency from hypothyroid symptoms very difficult.ย
โAnd B12 deficiency is VERY common among thyroid patients.
The reason has to do with the fact that B12 is somewhat of a wimpy nutrient in the sense that so many things can disrupt it from getting into your body.
Not only that but it’s also hard for the body to utilize if it’s not in the right form or if you have an MTHFR defect in your body.
In fact, one of the main causes of B12 deficiency is low stomach acid.
And low stomach acid is caused directly by low thyroid function.
So low thyroid function can lead to B12 deficiency due to malabsorption, which in turn can cause symptoms that mimic hypothyroidism.ย
โTo make matters worse, once you replace thyroid hormone (assuming you take the right dose of thyroid medication), it doesn’t fix your low B12 problem.ย
To do that, you MUST take Vitamin B12.ย
If you are a thyroid patient (and this means anyone with hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, or those without a thyroid), then you should consider supplementing with vitamin B12.ย
I would recommend using pre-methylated B vitamins (to ensure that it is safe with ANY MTHFR genetic mutations (2)) so that your body can utilize them as soon as possible.
You can get B12 in the proper form, and with other essential B vitamins, in my recommended product here.
You may also find that you need to use B12 shots over oral B12 supplements, so just keep that in the back of your head.ย
#2. Vitamin D.
Next on the list is Vitamin D.
Vitamin D is incredibly important for both thyroid function and other functions in the body.
There is a direct relationship between Vitamin D deficiency and certain thyroid disorders.
For instance:
Vitamin D deficiency increases your risk of developing Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (and other autoimmune diseases) while simultaneously increasing your risk of thyroid cancer (3).
โThe good news about Vitamin D deficiency is that you can easily test for it and supplement for low levels.ย
The bad news is that pretty much everyone I’ve ever tested (excluding those already taking Vitamin D) has a vitamin D deficiency.ย
This is because we don’t get out in the sunlight enough to activate Vitamin D levels in our bodies.
In order for this to happen, you need at least 40% of your skin exposed to sunlight and there can’t be any clouds in the sky, and you can’t be wearing any sunblock.ย
The conditions are such that this rarely happens for most of us, so something like 2 billion people around the world (4) are Vitamin D deficient. Taking Vitamin D can help to improve your immune system and thyroid function.ย
It can also be used as a treatment for Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (thyroid autoimmune disease).
You’ll want to titrate your dose to whatever your body needs, but most people will need somewhere around 2,000 IU to 5,000 IU.ย
Rarely, some people need doses as high as 10,000 IU per day as well.
If you decide to supplement with Vitamin D, make sure you use a liquid Vitamin D in a fat-soluble substance to enhance absorption when you take it.ย
Placing Vitamin D in a micellized matrix also helps with absorption.
I recommend using a supplement such as this one, which meets all of the criteria listed above.ย
#3. Zinc + Selenium.
I’ve included both zinc and selenium together for this section (even though they are each very important on their own) because they do help do one very important thing. And that thing helps your thyroid convert T4 to T3.
This conversion process is the thing that helps your thyroid actually work, and both zinc and selenium are involved in this process.
Low levels of either Zinc or Selenium can limit this conversion process and lead to problems such as low T3 levels.
If you don’t already know, T3 is the single most important thyroid hormone in your body.
This effect is so profound that Zinc deficiency by itself can decrease thyroid function to a noticeable level.
Some studies show that replacing Zinc levels improves thyroid lab tests in those who are deficient.
This isn’t their only benefit, though, as they also play important roles in other systems in the body.
โZinc, for instance, plays an important role in regulating your immune system.
โTaking zinc can be used as a therapy for treating Hashimoto’s thyroiditis by balancing immune function.
Selenium, on the other hand, is required for the production of the master antioxidant known as glutathione.
If you are selenium-deficient then you may find that you are much more likely to develop localized inflammation directly in your thyroid gland.ย
This inflammation can lead to damage to the thyroid gland from thyroid autoimmunity and is one of the reasons that Selenium can be used to help lower thyroid antibodies.
We also know that MANY thyroid patients are both zinc and selenium deficient (meaning they don’t have enough of these nutrients).
This means that supplementing with both Zinc and Selenium provides a unique opportunity to help your thyroid at several levels.
Using the right dose is very important, however, because using too much can actually be harmful.
I recommend doses of Zinc in the 10-15mg per day range and doses of Selenium in the 75-150 mcg per day range.
You will also want to take them together for the best results.
You can take them together (along with other important thyroid nutrients) in a supplement such as this one.
#4. Iodine.
There is so much confusion out there about iodine that we simply can’t skip over it.
No matter how you look at it, iodine is an ESSENTIAL nutrient for your thyroid. If you don’t have enough iodine, then you won’t be able to produce thyroid hormone. Period.ย
Iodine forms the backbone of thyroid hormone, and it’s what your thyroid gland uses to put thyroid hormone together. Low levels of iodine will lead to low levels of thyroid hormone. But here’s the problem:
Many people (thyroid patients in particular) believe that iodine is somehow harmful to their thyroid gland.
They believe that taking iodine will cause issues.
And while there have been some medical studies that show a correlation between iodine intake and thyroid damage, these studies have never proven that one is the cause of the other.
Furthermore, we know that iodine is essential (5)!
If you look at the back of salt that doesn’t have iodine, there is a warning about the lack of iodine for this very reason.ย
And humans lack the capacity to create iodine on their own, which means the only way we can get iodine is through our diet.ย
If you are a human being, you should be getting iodine from SOME source.ย
This is especially true if you have a thyroid problem, and that includes those with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis!
If you have Hashimoto’s, you can safely take iodine by combining it with Selenium (which protects against thyroid inflammation).ย
How much iodine you use is another story entirely, and this may be why certain people do poorly on it.ย
I’ve written about the various doses available for iodine, which you can read about here.ย
You can also find my recommended low-dose iodine supplement here, and my recommended moderate to high-dose iodine supplement here.ย
#5. Magnesium.
Magnesium plays a role in some 300+ processes in the body.
We are interested in magnesium both because of its importance in regulating these processes and also because thyroid hormone levels negatively impact magnesium metabolism.
So patients with thyroid problems tend to have magnesium deficiency issues at a much higher rate compared to those without thyroid problems.ย
And this discrepancy stems from how the thyroid influences magnesium metabolism.
Magnesium deficiency tends to cause low-grade symptoms, which can be difficult to identify in certain people.ย
There are ways to test for magnesium deficiency in your blood, but they are quite inaccurate.ย
Because of this, it’s often better to simply supplement with magnesium (especially if you never have) if you have any thyroid problems.
Taking a low dose between 100mg to 200mg per day can replete low magnesium levels and help improve your symptoms.
I recommend using a supplement that contains magnesium glycinate, as it is easily absorbed and gets into your body quickly.ย
#6. Iron.
Last but certainly not least is iron.
Healthy iron levels are required for your thyroid to work correctly.
โMany thyroid patients run into trouble with low iron because low thyroid causes low iron.
This occurs because of the relationship between iron absorption in the GI tract and thyroid impact on acid-producing stomach cells.
Low thyroid hormone results in decreased iron absorption and, therefore, low iron.ย
Low iron causes low thyroid function, which further decreases iron absorption, and the cycle continues (much like B12 deficiency). โWhat makes this a more sinister problem is how doctors look at and evaluate low iron.ย
Most doctors really only care about iron deficiency, which causes anemia (low red blood cells).ย
But you can have low iron WITHOUT anemia, and this is the condition that negatively impacts your thyroid.ย
You can catch this condition early (before it causes significant problems) by evaluating your iron studies as well as ferritin.
If you find that your ferritin level is sub-optimal, then you will want to take iron to increase it.ย
But do NOT take iron unless you have a documented deficiency with lab tests.
So make sure you check out this article, which explains how to determine if your iron level is optimal before supplementing. Get your iron levels checked if you have thyroid problems!
Final Thoughts
If you have hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s, then you should be very aware of the impact that these nutrient deficiencies have on both your body and your thyroid.ย
Using supplements is important because it is something that you have control over.
And unlike thyroid medication, you have complete control over what you take because they are available over the counter.
If you’re already supplementing, great! If not, you may want to check out my recommended supplements to see where you should start.
You can do that here.
References:
#1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK209844/
#2. https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/10953/mthfr-gene-variant
#3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2779458/
#4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6075634/
#5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3063534/
I used to be iodine deficient, but now whenever I take iodine (75-150 mcg a day), I get this throbbing feeling in my thyroid a couple hours later. Does this mean something?
Hi Kaitlin,
You’ll want to make sure that you are not also selenium and/or zinc deficient.
I use Lugols iodine 2 % drops with selenium daily is 6 drops per day sufficient
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Hi Dr. Westin,
I take all the nutrients you listed plus your T3 Booster an Adrenal Reset.
I donโt know if itโs making a difference since I am told Iโm depleted of Ft3 and testosterone. This has been going on for a year now an no one has told me why this has happened. Ive seen 4 Endoโs an integrative and it was a joke. They all said what you said theyโd say, youโre fineโ. said it was due to anti depressant,…… syndrome and pain pills. Donโt insult my intelligence.
I started out with a few symptoms and landed up with 50 by the 8th month. before this I was doing great!! So pathetic! . Since my gyno was smart enough to test t4/T3, trust me no other endo would have tested for it. they are TSH doctors only. No thinking outside the box. You can have them!
Therefore I would like to know if you give 2nd opinions as I need my like back so
I can work again. I might as well be 95 an call it a day.
I have since been tested positive for Epstein bar, adrenal disorder but no Cushing’s an my blood is not moving thru out my brain as it should, my entire body as well probably. Iโm telling you it has allot to do with not diagnosing the FT3 non conversion issue.
PS: i had a pellet ofestrodial a testosterone inserted 5 weeks ago. Iโm waiting for the energy.
They’re totally missing it and completely LAZY. And these are considered top Endoโs in L.A.
Since Iโm beat up, I have not been able to work or functioning on a daily basis let alone be able to cook an eat as I should. Itโs a nite mare.
In turn Iโve been reading about Thyroid. Today you need To be your own advocate.
Thank goodness I understand medical writing.
I just started injectable B 12 an B complex to see if it does anything. May be have to do everyday.
Thank you.
Cynthia Lee
You described most of my deficiencies!! I thought most were because of my homocygous MTHFR but now I wonder does the thyroid affect the MTHFR or the other way around. I always have to be tested because everything goes high and low. I found this article very interesting!
Hi Karen,
I hope it was helpful! I think that it’s best interpreted as hypothyroidism results in these deficiencies versus hypothyroidism causing MTHFR defects or MTHFR defects causing the deficiencies.
I’m really struggling right now. I was diagnosed hypo in 1991 and have been on Levothyroxine since. I have been fighting for doctors to take me seriously about still being symptomatic and finally my TSH showed it. I moved to Texas and the new doctors treat me like I’m a hypochondriac. I have RNY Gastric Bypass October 8,2014. My doctor here refused to do my labs for over 2 years and I finally went to a weight loss clinic and that doctor ran labs and my TSH was 24 on .175 mg Levothyroxine. My doctor said that wasn’t that bad that he had seen worse so I fired him and found a functional medicine doctor and demanded to be put on NDT so the original doctor put me on it reluctantly but only 90mg. My new doctor is only seeing me every 3 months and from August to December my TSH went up to 68.4 Free T4 is .29 and Free T3 2.22. My new doctor increased the Armour thyroid to 180 mg but I’m still gaining weight, have continued being in bed most of the time and my leptin is 124… I have been eating Paleo Thyroid Diet and taking huge amounts of supplements that the new doctor sells. We can’t afford to continue buying all these supplements and the NDT because my insurance doesn’t cover it. I’m beyond frustrated, gaining weight like crazy so now they have added post weight loss surgery morbidly obese and prediabetic which is still better than before weight loss surgery because I was on metformin. I haven’t gone through everything that I have gone through to be ignored and allowed to gain my weight back. I am currently 250 lbs and 5’10 and used to weigh 335 lbs I had gotten down to 206 lbs. I can’t keep doing this and desperately need help and don’t know where to turn because I don’t trust these Texas doctors. Don’t even get me started about the horrible chronic pain I’m in and have been since 2010 and the fact these doctors won’t prescribe pain meds for when it gets really bad even though I was on them in Washington state and never abused them and even did biofeedback therapy to get off the long acting morphine and only have oxycodone for when it got really bad. So I no longer show dogs because of the severe muscle cramps, I was a successful dog groomer and and can’t even brush one of my little Pomeranians out without cramps in my hands and have been disabled from work by social security and I stay in bed all day because even sitting in my recliner hurts.
I feel like I’m dying and no one takes me seriously or cares.
Hi Myree,
I would take a look at this article which outlines the connection between chronic pain/fibromyalgia and low T3/hypothyroidism: https://www.restartmed.com/hypothyroidism-chronic-pain/
I’ve been able to treat many people with chronic pain (and completely cure it, in most cases) with the use of T3.
I’m not a Dr but have had seriously low B12 low D low thyroid and higher iron. Lack of B12 can kill you. Book called ‘could it be b12’ recommended. See if you can find a Dr to do Spectra Cell nutrient deficiency test. You maybe having digestion absorption malnutrition issues of various sorts and may benefit from digestive enzymes. Look up EPI as well. I think lack of nutrients is more rampant that anyone usually considers cause how depleted everything is and even if eating good digesting and absorbing can be issue. Having gastric surgery one reason listed in book as predisposing to b12 deficiency as metformin is and poi blockers. Good luck to you.
Do I need to have my Dr order blood work in order to test all these levels? I already am on B12 shots due to a deficiency and my body won’t absorb oral B12. I just don’t want to take too much of something. I am tired a lot but I get up at 3:45am every morning to work out so I think it’s that but having more energy would be nice!
Hi Marie,
Most lab tests that evaluate nutrient deficiencies are NOT accurate and therefore not that helpful. B12, for instance, is horribly inaccurate which is why methylmalonic acid exists. If you are basing your supplements on your lab tests you are not going to do well.
Is there a way to order our own independent lab tests? …then how do we go about getting accurate tests?
Hi Julia,
Yes, there is. I’ve been reluctant to write about it but I will come out with a blog post about the pros and cons soon.
Dr Childs, we need to know what testing is recommended and where to find that testing. Iโm talking about accurate nutrient tests if our own doctors donโt know.
Hey Doctor!
1) How about if blood work showing extremely high B12 and B 6 extremely Low ?
And I’m not taking B12 .
2) Thyroidglobuline is high too.
Rest of the vitamins and minerals are normal / inside of blood cell labwork based on.
Dr. Childs โ Thank you so much for your research and writing, then sharing with whoever reads the articles on your website. These have been very beneficial to me. Iโve shared your website name with several.
Thank you for all you do Dr. Westin. Because of your work I was able to convince my doctor to take my test results seriously!
Fingers crossed for the giveaway!
Thank you as always!!!
Thank you for the great article! I always learn a lot from them.
Thank you for all of the information you provide.
Thanks so much for this valuable information!
I know I am deficient in B12, D and iron (currently supplementing which has made a great improvement but I know I could feel better). My magnesium was ok but I havenโt had the others tested yet. I suspect my body doesnโt convert T4 to T3 well. Thank you for always putting out great info for those of us who canโt afford a knowledgeable doctor.
I found out I have high calcium and have an apt to talk about my parathyroid. I never even heard of it. Do you deal with parathyroid?
Hi, I just started taking your thyroid daily essentials and your Iodine. Is that enough to help with the deficiencies or should I supplement with extra vitamin B, D, zinc and selenium?
Hi Jennie,
Thyroid daily essentials has all of the basic nutrients your thyroid needs so you wouldn’t need those but it doesn’t cover your adrenal function. Some people also find supplementing with very high doses of the B vitamins to be helpful.
Thank you for keeping us informed!
Just found your web site. I too have low thyroid function. My temperature is never above 96.7 I take 1 tablet Levothyroxin 50mcg a day. Am extremely tired. I am 67 years old. Thank you. Janet Evans
Hi Janet: What really counts is to get your T3 levels to about the 80th percentile of the range. This will probably be the feel good zone, versus being below this number will be the feel like crap range. You are wise to use your basal body temperature as a guide because I have found it to never lie.
Mark P.
Thanks so much for your devotion. It is highly appreciated
I can not get any doctor to help me as my 1 test shows borderline but for years I can not keep weight off, just add it. I can not stop losing hair, grow chin hair, brittle nails, no energy, canโt sleep, hurt all over, total brain fog etc. I appreciate all your info and will be trying your product.
Thank you so much for this article and all the suggestions for supplementation. I am currently taking Cytomel but it leaves a salty taste. What other forms of T3 could I take (or ask my dr to prescribe?) I am currrently taking nascent iodine and several of the supplements you recommend.
Hi Nicky,
Look into SR T3: https://www.restartmed.com/sustained-release-t3/
Hi! thankyou so much for the article. How would I go about getting B12 shots? I don’t think I absorb it well because I have most of the symptoms, almost all of the issues with absoption, but when i have had labs in the past, it always shows high (usually shows high for magnesium or potassium or both as well). i would love to be able to get injections- atleast if its less expensive then the hormone injections I have to take that aren’t covered by insurance. I do use a compounding pharmacy if that helps. Thankyou!
Hi Jen,
You’ll need to get a prescription from a doctor to get the B12 shots. You can also sometimes find them at weight loss clinics (avoid the other stuff they offer, though!).
Thank you for all this information. It is very informative.
I am so thankful I found this resource!! I was under the care of an integrative doctor for my thyroid for over a year and felt better than I had in years! Unfortunately since my insurance did not pay I was forced to stop treatment after having to adopt my newborn granddaughter due to the high cost. I was so excited when researching this and saw so many correlations to my old treatment plan. I have recently been laid off due to COVID19 but cannot wait to purchase these supplements once I return to work!!
As. Long time follower and fan, I would love to be picked As a winner in the supplement drawing/ giveaway. Thank you for all the information you provide .
Great article! Currently trying to work on raising iron and ferritin. My iron has been getting to an optimal range, but my ferritin doesn’t seem to want to go up.
skip iron tablets and get iron IV from a hematologist. Results are pretty much immediate and It will also help you avoid any GI issues from iron tablets
Hi Dan,
While an iron infusion is certainly superior to any oral iron it does come with some small risks, which is why doctors will typically reserve it for those who have tried and failed oral versions.
I am pleased with my last thyroid panel results, all have improved since starting T3 Conversion Booster!
Thank you for sharing this information. I have hypothyroidism and am taking Armour Thyroid plus all of the supplements you mentioned in your article. I just started taking Iodine back in December but stopped. I am thinking maybe I need to restart it again. Should supplements be taken at least an hour or two after taking the Iodine?
Hi Melissa,
Iodine shouldn’t interfere with the absorption of your other supplements.
Ok great to know. Thank you so much.
Great information! I was having an iron issue three years ago, and I Googled it. Thatโs when found Dr. Childs. His knowledge and expertise saved me from going to multiple doctors visits. Funny how a quality iron pill and a probiotic can help my thyroid medicine work. Many thanks for your passion for
thyroid problems!
Always good information about nutritional supplements to try. My regular doctor doesnโt seem to suggest any. Always my go to place to look for information .
Love your in depth articles, super helpful and informative always!
I have suffered for many years with Hashimoto Thyroiditis and all the research, supplements, doctor (ND) visits I just cannot get anything to work. My health is getting worse year by year and it seems to be a battle I cannot win. I do keep trying and I know your supplements work and have been helping but I feel we are missing something. I have a wonderful ND doctor and she is committed to get it under control but no luck. Thanks for your articles and products as I know I am not alone, I keep plugging along.
Thank you Dr. Childs!
Trudy
Dr. Westin, Absolutely -a big part of my thyroid issues were with these deficiencies. I went thru a couple very stressful and traumatic periods in my life. I had so many symptoms of Hashimotos but because my thyroid levels were in “normal” range my doctor would not put me on meds. I did have elevated antibodies . I felt horrible. So I took it upon myself to do some research and started taking the supplements you commented on in your article above, changed my diet quite a bit. eliminating foods I had sensitivities too, like dairy and stopped eating sugar. Probably within 6 months most of my symptoms were gone and I lost over 12 lbs-which I wasn’t trying to do! My doctor was amazed at how all my numbers improved- my A1C that was a bit high went back to normal, my antibodies were reduced to around 10, no more stomach issues, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, my thyroid #’s also improved – all without any thyroid meds. my hair loss has lessened but still hoping to grow back what I loss. That is my biggest issue for me right now. My hair used to be thick, healthy and full 2 years ago. Now it’s much thinner, have breakage and is dull. I even stopped coloring it too. I started on your Thyroid Hair Regrowth Complex- so am hoping this will help regrow hair back that I loss. I know though that stress has also been a huge factor in all of this too. still on my journey- have improved many symptoms but still dealing with a few. Your articles are very informative. Thank you for helping me along with a few other online doctors.
Surprisingly, I donโt usually test as B12 deficient, despite having both Hashimotoโs and MTHFR.
Hi Lauren,
That is probably because the serum B12 test is incredibly inaccurate!
Your health and your life is the most important thing. More valuable then money itself. Make sure you get the best advice and information from somebody who knows what they are talking about. Dr. Child’s is a very good source. Never give up for second best. You deserve the best period.
Hi Dr Childs
After many long years of Trying to find answers to my weight increase after thyroid cancer and getting nowhere finding your page online gave me hope so thank you for being so invested in helping those with thyroid issues.
Thank you very much for the information.
I so appreciate all of your teaching! Hashimotos for 40 years, finally getting some relief through my functional doctor and the meds he prescribes after actually listening to me! Thank you for your excellent articles and YouTube broadcasts.
My eyebrows were thinning on the sides. I was having both low energy in the mornings and then was unable to sleep through the night with the dreaded 3:00 A.M. wake up. After researching for months I discovered Dr. Childโs site. My thyroid medication has stayed consistent, but I added T3 Booster, Thyroid Adrenal Support and Omega. I am now happy to say I am sleeping much better (a game changer) and my eyebrows are filling out. I am grateful and with all that it going on in the world, it is wonderful to have some nutritional support. Thank you
I am so thankful for what you are doing! Making this information public is life changing! I often share your articles with my doctor! She has gained so much trust in me following your advice, it has truly improved my well being. I feel normal after following your advice. We keep monitoring my recovering with your research.
Hi Malynda,
Glad they are helping!
Would a multivitamin that you purchase over the counter, be enough to cover there deficiencies?
Hi Melissa,
No, I would read this to explain why: https://www.restartmed.com/thyroid-multivitamin/
I take both your Thyroid Adrenal Reset Complex and the T3 Conversion Booster plus 1000IU D3 daily. Do I need to add any of these supplements you talk about in this blog in addition to what I’m already doing? (I also take 90 mg of NP Thyroid daily and 30mg 2xweek). I have found I feel better with more energy now that I’m taking your supplements.
Hi Marta,
You’ve got your thyroid and adrenals covered but I would still probably consider using a probiotic, fish oil, D supplement, and potentially protein powder. You can get most of the ingredients in either of these:
https://www.restartmed.com/product/functional-fuel-complete/
https://www.restartmed.com/product/thyroid-daily-essentials-thyroid-multivitamin/
I would pick one or the other to add to your existing regimen.
I have had thyroid disease since 2yrs. old. Half of my thyroid was removed when I was 17 and what was left was not functioning. The remainder was removed when I was 42. I had not been advised about using supplements to help me. I thank you very much for this information. By the way I’m now 72 and sometimes don’t know how I made it this far.Thank you again.
Your blogs are always very informative. Thank you for your time in explaining things so clearly. Your articles are the ones I keep coming back to. Love your work.
I’ve had a thyroidectomy and also have MTHFR issues. I have found that T4 is useless and need NDT + T3 to feel halfway decent. I take a liquid methyl B supplement but I still feel bad and am losing hair. I probably need supplementation in some of the other things too. Saving up for some lab tests – always a struggle w/ o insurance.
I have Hashimoto and on 120 Mg of Armour. My numbers are not optimal and my ferritin is very high 150. I am on a lot of supplements, but donโt know what to take for the high ferritin.. Your input would be much appreciated ..
Hi Angie,
Ferritin at high levels is usually an indicator of inflammation or iron overload. You’ll have to figure out which one with additional labs.
Once I start taking the above supplements how long before it starts to have a positive impact and would I notice a difference in myself?
Thanks.
Hi Janice,
It depends on the supplements you use. Some work very quickly and others take several weeks to months to work.
I wish I would have known about these when my thyroid was removed! I still need to find a good B, Iodine and Iron supplement!
Interesting article dr Childs
Thank you!
Are you familiar with LDN?
It helps so many.
I dont think i ve read anything you wrote that covers it.
I started it this week and i am excited to see how it will help my immune system and auto immune thyroiditis.
https://www.ldnresearchtrust.org/search/node/Thyroiditis
Hi Lulu,
Yep ๐ I have several articles on the topic including case studies:
https://www.restartmed.com/how-to-use-ldn-for-hashimotos/
https://www.restartmed.com/ldn/
https://www.restartmed.com/naltrexone-weight-loss/
https://www.restartmed.com/weight-loss-naturethroid/
May all who are reading this during this Coronavirus time, BE SAFE n BE WELL!!
Can I get adequate selenium from Brazil nuts?
Hi L.,
It’s possible but some people can run into trouble with the phytic acid found in them.
Could use all help I can get! Canโt afford a lot of โmedicinesโ
T3 Conversion Booster, has helped me immensly.
I have taken it for some time now and am getting great results from it.
It stablized my weight, and for that I am forever greatful.
It also gives me a tremendous amount of energy.
I am very happy with this product.
Thyroidectomy/hysterectomy in the past. I have a hard time keeping both hormones and thyroid balanced at same time. Will these help?
Hi Andrea,
They will certainly help but the degree to which they help is unclear based on the info you’ve provided.
Wow…my labs literally tick of each of those deficiencies
Thank you for your posts!