- 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/
Do you have information for someone that has had the thyroid and para thyroids completely removed and relies on medication only to function?
Hi Amy,
Yes, I have a few articles. Here is one to take a look at: https://www.restartmed.com/should-thyroidectomy-rai-patients-take-thyroid-supplements/
I enjoy reading your blog and watching your videos. The information is always well researched and often we are provided links to share with our doctors. I just started this hypothyroidism battle and I agree that the necessary supplements are important. But without guidance, I mightโve not discussed this at a follow up doctor appointment. Thanks for your guidance, it is appreciated.
Thank you
Thank you again for this informative article. I was pleased to discover that I actually take all the supplements mentioned. I have a MTHFR mutation and know that iron, B12 and (methyl)folate are all co-factors and if one is low in one area, all are likely to suffer.
I’m adding some additional comments (for your giveaway!) that even though not officially recognized as important for thyroid, curcumin can be a potent anti-inflammatory/antioxidant. So is glutathione but like turmeric (the source of curcumin), it isn’t very bioavailable. I have heard of liposomal versions of glutathione, and also of glutathione transdermal patches, but personally do not know which are better. Can you help with that?
Another helpful adjunct is the micro-nutrients found in a wide variety of healthy fresh fruits and vegetables–and they are good for more than the thyroid function! So eat your veggies everyone!
Another question/comment; I saw a small study that taking black seed oil which contains thymoquinone can also help with thyroid function. Is that true?
On the supplements I purchased from you; I am noticing my energy is inching slowly upward. Am still enjoying vivid dreams too. Unfortunately, while being cooped up with Covid-19 shelter in place restrictions, I am not getting the usual amount of exercise and am noticing my joints hurt more than usual. I suppose there is really no excuse to not exercise indoors, but it just isn’t as enjoyable and living in a tiny house, I find it difficult to walk long distances which is my favored form of exercise.
So I am glad that you continue to send out thyroid PSAs. Stay well and stay safe!
Thank you so much for you time and sharing your knowledge! Most doctors Iโve seen so far have said thereโs no further treatment for hypothyroidism and Hashimotoโs. Iโm going on 4 years of pain in my neck, ears and throat; Iโm at a lose. Have been trying gluten free (as I was told By a friend this could lower my TPO levels?). Going on 2 months now so, we will see. Definitely need to brush up on your articles! Thanks again!
-Amanda
Dear Dr. Childs,
I have had hypothyroidism for about 24 years and recently been diagnosed with Hashimoto thyroiditis. I never ever was explained anything about my condition other than just getting a prescription! Only since I found you, have I finally understood what is going on with me!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the knowledge you bestow on us!! I recently heard about the goodness of black seed oil for Hashimoto and hypothyroidism and wondered what are your views about it?
Loved your April fools joke!!!
Sincerely, Bhavna
Hi Bhavna,
Glad you liked it! I will have to do a write up on black seed oil in the near future.
Magnesium is vital for thyroid and SO many other organs and processes. I work with an amazing psychiatrist who recommends up to 900 mg high-quality magnesium per day for sleep disturbances, depression, anxiety, and relaxation among many other things. (Of course, you need to titrate if you need that high level.)
Thanks for all your writing, Dr. Childs.
Thank you for the information and the clarity of your presentation.
I am so grateful for your blogs! The information you offer is priceless. Itโs very difficult to find a doctor knowledgeable in this area. I was able to find a doctor to prescribe 25mcg Liothyronine and I felt great. Last blood work showed a high T3, very low TSH and very low T4-so the doctor freaked and says the Liothyronine is causing hyperthyroid but I say I am still 220 lbs how can I be hyperthyroid. Help! This is so unfair to fight with the doctor for the right lab work interpretation!
Anyway! I will keep educating myself by reading your blogs and maybe one day I can afford to find a more knowledgeable doctor!
Thank you so much Dr Westin!!
I wish I could find your clone to be my doc. Iโm so tired all the time, get every cold and bug known to man, eczema and am normally obese. I have dieted and tried everything. The only thing that ever worked is hcg drops. As soon as I finished each โroundโ I gained again which kept me taking the drops over and over.
Is my hashimoto the cause? Iโm on levothyroxine and have been since 2000.
Hi Heidi,
I would guess that metabolic damage is probably the cause of at least some of your issues from the use of hcg drops.
I am intrigued by the info you provide here. My experience: In my teens, I suddenly became exhausted. I had been very active and involved in many sports. All I could do was sleep. The doctor tested me said my thyroid was in the basement and put me on hmmm…Thyrolar?? 3 something? He said it was the max dose (a long time ago). He told me I’d be on it for life. I took it at least ten years. (also thyroxine?) Another doctor took me off of it. I do not know why. I said I was told it was a life long condition. He said not true. At one point another doc put me on Synthroid. He agreed if you have low thyroid, it is a life long condition. Then after a few years later another doctor said I absolutely should not take it. For several decades I suffered myriad of issues but depression was the constant, and fatigue. I had many doctors test my thyroid. I was told it was normal. An endocrinologist found nodules–several–on my thyroid and ultrasound (I may have had a needle biopsy on one) the conclusion benign. I begged her to do a comprehensive thyroid panel and she begrudgingly added one extra thing said it was normal and dismissed my concerns. When I have told her and others that I was once on thyroid meds they act skeptical. Now, I am in my 50’s, 40 pounds overweight, exhausted, depressed, etc. I take metforim on and off to help lose weight (basically metabolic syndrome which is frustrating I actually do NOT eat that much and live in NYC and walk 2-6 miles a day–everybody says menopause…yeah but…) and have been vegetarian on and off, eat pretty healthy, take a lot of supplements, except iron I was extremely anemic (I even had pica then–craved the smell of gasoline) until menopause–not anymore I suspect B12 shots would help a lot but again cannot find a doc to prescribe (I rather take the methyl kind anyway), and a bunch of health stuff going on (heart stuff, hypertension, stomach issues). Oh I have the mther mutation, I found out recently, make sure I only take folate. Can you help me or refer me to someone who can?
Hi LS,
I’m not accepting patients but I have some resources which can help you find a local doctor: https://www.restartmed.com/thyroid-doctor/
I appreciate your information Dr. Childโs. Thank you
Do you see patients?
Hi RoxAnne,
I am not accepting new patients.
Hi! I want to say thanks for all the free info you put out! It has helped me immensely. I don’t have everything figured out with my thyroid but your website has been extremely helpful and encouraging! And I’ve really enjoyed some of your supplements! Thanks again!
Hello Dr Childs,
I have cut out red meat and eat limited chicken. I do enjoy shrimp though. Would you consider that a good source of iodine, or is it better in a supplement?
I so appreciate your emails and info. I have Hashimotos and was just in the middle of finally getting to see an endocrinologist before everything went crazy and now it’s delayed until May or so. I take Armour but my body is reeling from the effects of this stress.
Your videos and tips are invaluable! Thank you!
Hi Darla,
I personally use a supplement because I’m not a huge fan of sea vegetables. If you can get iodine from sea sources then that would be ideal but supplementing is more more consistent and easy, at least that’s how my thought process currently goes right now.
I am hyper-thyroid Graves disease. How would these supplements affect my condition?
Hi Natalie,
If you are post thyroidectomy or post RAI they would be ideal. If you are taking methimazole then you would want to look at these: https://www.restartmed.com/hyperthyroid-supplements/
I had Hashimotos and Vitamin D was super low for me and I began supplementing with a liquid mycellized vitamin d- it really improved my thyroid levels and overall immune system! Selenium also helped to lower my antibodies as well. Currently my Hashimotos is in remission although I still really struggle with an inability to lose weight. I have spent SO MUCH money over the years trying to resolve this issue to no avail . I have considered getting your weightloss bundle but just not sure if it would help me.
Hi Anne,
It’s hard to say without knowing what is causing your weight. It could be a number of hormonal issues and you’d want to have some idea to help target your therapies.
Iโbe recently purchased your liquid D3 and itโs made quite a difference. The pigmentation on my forearms has returned to normal with just 3 drops a day for 4 weeks. Iโm also on your T3 Conversion Booster and Thyroid Adrenal Reset. I use Thyroid Chill in my protein drink for supper and find it relaxes me in plenty of time for bed. Iโve also purchased the Berberine but want to use it without interruption and with Coronavirus disrupting our income, have put that on hold.
Hi Robin,
Glad they are working out for you and I hope the economy picks back up soon!
Thank you for your constant energy and service for us thyroid sufferers. Your list of nutrients matches so closely with my supplements and dietetic nutrients. It is hard to stay motivated year after year finding what one is needing in the time. Your YouTube a nd blog series provide welcome consistant motivation, information, and tools. Thank you for your service.
Thanks to Dr. Westin, I was able to convince my naturopath to rx T3, but I know it that medication wasn’t going to address nutrient deficiencies or my adrenals/HPA-axis dysfunction. I’m thankful to have access to evidence-based information to support myself beyond what my MDs and other practitioners can do. I so appreciate you empowering me. It’s a process, but I’m finding my way to more optimal health steadily. Thank you!
Wow very informative, I really appreciate this article! Thank you so much. Most def wish I can have all your knowledge on the thyroid and everything that helps it function. Almost 4 years later and I am still trying to find what works for me. Done feeling symptoms of brain fog and fatigue until 3pm! But thank you for this article ๐
I currently take vitamin B12, iodine and vitamin D. I noticed the biggest change when i added the iodine to my daily regime of meds.
Thanks for the concise outline of nutrients we need.
I so appreciate everything I am learning from you. I feel like I have to take the reins on my own health but it is a formidable task. It is like pulling teeth getting my doctor to run tests. I finally got the doctor to run MOST of “the labs all thyroid patients need” but still refuses to run a full thyroid panel as “it is outdated.” So often I must do tests out of my own pocket through independent labs.
I am hypo, and MTHFR but no Hashimotos. I AM deficient in B12 (13) and D (35) and borderline in zinc (42), (no longer deficient in Selenium as I eat 3 brazil nuts / day). I paint iodine every day. My iron level is normal / Ferratin extremely high (245). I am also borderline in others you didn’t mention in this article: Alpha Lipoic Acid, Calcium, Carnitine, Manganese, B5, Vit C, E, and K2.
Currently supplementing with bioglycozene, & B12 shot. Also trying to detox Mercury, Lead, and Cadmium. I eat whole, fresh, organic foods. I’m a mess and full of inflammation.
I am alarmed at my TSH level: 0.01 It has been getting lowered lower for a long time but it doesn’t seem to bother the doctor, which alarms me even more.
Free T3: 3.7
T3: 36.1
T4: 6.1
Free T4: 9
Rev T3 17.9
TPO Ab 11
FSH 64.9
CA 125 8.5
Glucose 106 (high) but no diabetes
Insulin 6.6 (high)
HgA1C 5.6
SHBG 109
Progesterone 6.3
Testosterone 123 (always high)
leptin 20.3
SED rate 6
Ferratin 245 (high)
CRP 15.92 (high)
Magnesium 5.8
Could you point me in the right direction? I am very, very confused. Trying so hard to be healthy.
Very helpful, especially about the mutations! Thanks!
Thank you so much for
Your valuable articles over the years. I found you three years ago when my health worsened significantly and the doctors kept saying my thyroid was normal. I am almost optimal on T3 only and many supplements including the ones you mentioned in this article. My lingering issues are adrenal fatigue though I have been treating for years, and weight loss resistance. I put on 15 lbs when my thyroid tanked. Any suggestions on getting the weight off? I am 40 years old. The only thing that works is intermittent fasting but that tanks my adrenals more after a few weeks of IF:(
I have Hashimotos and I take HCL with every meal which helps a ton! And Iron since my lab results said I was low. I started to take Selenium awhile ago but noticed more hair was falling out than normal. I also have fibromyalgia so it is sometimes hard to decipher if my symptoms are fibro or hashi? I also take Vitamin C and Vit D (also low).
I have most of the deficiencies that you mention. The frustrating thing is that all of my other docs insist it is not related to having a TT (also havr Hashimoto’s). It is frustrating
Love your informative e-mails and would love to win ๐
Hi from Denmark ๐
Thanks for this knowledge so that everyone can benefit! Blessing to you!
Yes, I tested low in iron, vitamin D, B9 and B12 and progesterone. You need all of them for thyroid medication to work. I stopped taking iron for about 1 month and my FT3 plummeted. FT4 stayed the same – about 80% thru the range. All my hypo symptoms came back. It looks like we need iron for conversion of t4 to t3. Also clearly it doesn’t matter where your FT4 is. If you have low FT3 you hypo.
I wish I could find a Dr. like you! In the meantime, I’ll keep reading, researching and learning from you. Thank you for all you do! Stay well!
I had my thyroidectomy New Years Eve. Iโm about 2 weeks into your T3 supplement. I need more D and am trying to decide which format is bet-the liquid gels I see most of, or the liquid.
Hi Laura,
Micellized D in liquid is usually best for absorption.
Took me years to work w my endo to figure these deficiencies out. This is one of the best articles I have read to date. I want an optimal lifeโ donโt settle for anything less. I would love to try your supplements.
Thanks for your info and will certainly be reading some of your other posts.
Thanks for the informative article.
Very good to see the references listed as not all online articles do that thoroughly.
One question. In the article you recommend testing for various nutrient levels. But in the answers to some comments you say that testing is inaccurate. Could you possibly clarify?
Hi Ben,
Only a handful of nutrient tests are actually accurate such as D and methylmalonic acid as a proxy for B12 so those were the ones I was referring to.
Before i came across your pinterest posts. I thought it was just take your eltroxin and you’ll be okay. But with all the info you email me, i feel like i can change so much to become the happy go lucky pwrson I used to be, i even started studying again. Thank you ๐
Dr. Childs, your insights and suggestions for improving one’s sense of well being with thyroid problems are interesting. I have exercised, eaten well, supplemented with over the counter vitamens but still cannot lose weight. I hope your T3 conversion remedy works for me.
Iโm very curious about the proper dosing of iodine for various individuals
Hi Kc,
You can find more info here: https://www.restartmed.com/high-dose-iodine/
First thank you for the extensive educational resources. I just discovered them. I have had chronic issues absorbing vitamin d. I’ve been on some extremely high doses without changes in laboratory values. Do you have any experience with other ways of absorbing the vitamin? Injectable vitamin d? Do the lamps work? I was diagnosed with sibo and unaware that the bacteria can use the vitamin also. To my way of thinking bypassing the gut is the way to go.
I was shocked to find that taking too much selenium produces many hypothyroid symptoms. Is there any reliable way to find out if you are getting too much? Thank you very much.
Your information is incredibly helpful. I wish more physicians would look at a person as a whole, not just one small aspect of their life & body function.
I’ve used B50 complex and D vitamin to help with anxiety and depression (which may be due, in part, to poor thyroid function). I’ve tried really hard to focus on nutrition lately, but still feel I’m lacking. It’s a work in progress and your information definitely provides great detail for me! Thank you!
Thank you so much for the flow of information! There is such an information void in the mainstream endocrinology world…. My endocrinologist told me recently she wouldn’t be concerned until my TSH went over 10….!
Dr. Childs,
Thanks so much for all you have done for us Thyroid folks! You provide such a valuable and much needed service for anyone trying to navigate through doctors, symptoms, dosages etc. in the vast area of Thyroid issues. I am grateful for all the knowledge you share and I have had great success with your Hair Regrowth Complex. Thanks again.
Thank you for this list and information. Have had all these levels check. I use the two products you are giving away next week and I love them. Even put in an extra order so I would not run out during this Covid 19 virus.
Good morning coming from NY , I am good feeling well , I just wanted to say I have been reading your help posts for many months and its been a great help , I even have a special file for you so I can refer back to your information .Again this is just a thank you for making us all feel better with our thyroid issues .All the best .
Police officer from Ny .
Margerite
I have been suffering with All of hypothyroid symptoms since 1986. No Dr. has given me much relief. I am currently taking Synthroid with hair loss, weight gain, or all attempts to lose weight failure, depression though I have a good life, good family. I developed granuloma angular several years ago,( I had a biopsy taken), which is a terrible skin rash that is non contagious, and it is running rampant on my arms, upper legs and trunk. It never breaks shin, just horrible looking. One of the possible causes is thyroid issues. Are you familiar with this disease , and do you have any suggestions for help to cure. Itโs supposed to go away on its own after two years..mine is intensifying after several years. I have tried several supplements, maybe not in the right doses.
I have learned so much about from these newsletters. I had my thyroid removed 1 year ago and feel like I’m still struggling to feel normal. Dr. Westins knowledge have helped me gain some understanding of why I feel the way I do.
Hello from Georgia
I am not really writing this post to win anything.I just have a question. I have a nodular goiter My TSH,FTs,FT4 or antibodies are normal,but I suffer from swollen face,fatigue,hairloss.Does this fact that all the analyses are in norm mean I don’t have thyroid problem?What kind of treatment ise better,ot maybe I need extra analyses?
Thank you in advance
Hi Maka,
Your lab tests may be “normal” but they are most likely not “optimal”. You can learn more about this concept here: https://www.restartmed.com/normal-thyroid-levels/
I have had hypothyroidism and hashimotos for 21 years;I am now 35. I hope to be able to invest in my health with your products after the pandemic. I hope to somehow find work,soon. Thank you for your blog post, youtube videos, research and time and effort you do.
Thank you Dr. Childs,
I have been taking the Thyroid Reset in a rotational schedule to help keep my adrenal response healthy in an effort to self regulate the swing between Hashimoto’s and Graves that I was diagnosed with three years ago. I have found your advice on Vit.D, Zinc (in short supply now) and Selenium very helpful to gaining an even better response and balance. I am grateful to hear that Hashimoto’s patients can still, and should, have Iodine, I was sternly warned off of this nutrient by the Endocrinologist I have been seeing. I really appreciate your consistent approach to whole health strategies. Thank you.
Educating myself on my body and how my thyroid function is impacted has been so important to me. My doctor said I was fine, that my bloodwork showed I had Hashimotoโs but treatment wasnโt indicated and usually caused more problems. With the addition of supplements named here, many of which I now get through Dr. Childsโ products, I have energy again, my body doesnโt look swollen, by bloodwork normalized, and nodules on my thyroid shrunk. My doctor didnโt ask if I was doing anything differently. He said that just happens sometimes. I prefer to be empowered to participate in diet and supplement changes that improve my health, and am so excited about the improvements Iโve experienced in the last few months with Dr Childsโ help!