Vitamins and Nutrients Archives - Dr. Westin Childs | Thyroid & Health Supplements That Work

Vitamin b12 deficiency symptoms and treatment guide

Vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms (+ how to test for it and treat it with supplements)

October 30, 2019October 19, 2019 by Dr. Westin Childs

Symptoms of Vitamin B12 DeficiencyThink you don’t have to worry about Vitamin B12 deficiency because you are living in a place like the United States? Think again. It’s been estimated (by various medical research journals) that the rate of Vitamin B12 deficiency approaches 40% (depending on the study you look at (1)). And this number is catching only those …

Is Magnesium Stearate Safe to use in Dietary Supplements?

December 17, 2019July 5, 2019 by Dr. Westin Childs

Depending on where you look you can read that magnesium stearate is a toxic harmful additive or a completely harmless filler. Which one is correct and why does it matter for you? We are going to explore the science and attempt to answer the question as to whether or not it’s actually something you should be concerned …

Are Thyroid Glandular Supplements Safe?

August 23, 2019November 15, 2018 by Dr. Westin Childs

Thyroid glandular supplements can be tempting if you already have existing thyroid disease. But are these supplements safe? Will using them be helpful or harmful to your thyroid? The answer is that more times than not they may actually cause damage to your body. Learn more about how these supplements work, better alternatives available, and the symptoms associated …

Experimenting with 1 Trillion Probiotics: 10 Day Gut Cleanse

August 23, 2019October 1, 2018 by Dr. Westin Childs

I’m a big fan of experimenting on my own health. In fact, most of the strategies and therapies that I’ve developed have been as a result of testing them on myself and then family members. Today, I’m going to explore my experience using high dose probiotics for 10 days straight. I took 1 trillion CFU of my own …

The Complete Guide to Using Selenium to Naturally Enhance Your Thyroid

December 14, 2019August 7, 2018 by Dr. Westin Childs

Supplementing with Selenium may provide a way to enhance your thyroid function in a natural way. Whether you’ve heard of Selenium before (or this is your first time), you’ll find all the information you need to get started with this micronutrient. Today you’ll learn:If you should use SeleniumHow to dose it correctly & safelyWhat side effects to …

How L-tyrosine benefits thyroid and adrenal function

L-Tyrosine and How it Benefits Thyroid & Adrenal Function: Should you Use it?

August 23, 2019August 1, 2018 by Dr. Westin Childs

You may have heard that using L-tyrosine can potentially help improve your energy levels, help with weight loss, improve your thyroid or even reduce your stress response. But are any of these claims true? In order to have a discussion about these topics we really need to first talk about the basics of tyrosine. In this post, you …

Warnings Signs of Iodine Deficiency & How it Affects your Thyroid

October 30, 2019April 13, 2018 by Dr. Westin Childs

Fatigue, minor weight gain, depression, and brain fog may all be early warning signs of iodine deficiency. Iodine is an important trace mineral which is required for thyroid function in your body. Deficiency, due to a variety of reasons, is more common due primarily to soil depletion and the standard American diet (1). Learn more about iodine deficiency …

Benefits of using Chromium picolinate for weight loss, diabetes, depression and more

Benefits of Chromium Picolinate for Weight Loss, Diabetes & More

August 23, 2019January 9, 2018 by Dr. Westin Childs

This post will help you understand the amazing and potential benefits of using Chromium picolinate for weight loss, depression, appetite regulation and for treating insulin resistance and also how to use it safely and effectively. Chromium is an essential mineral which helps regulate the metabolism of very important macromolecules in your body. Chromium deficiency may result …

Thyroid and adrenal glandular supplements - are they safe and effective?

Thyroid and Adrenal Glandulars: Are They Safe and Effective?

August 23, 2019December 1, 2017 by Dr. Westin Childs

No doubt you’ve at least heard of these special types of supplements. Glandular supplements have been used for many years and many people have experienced dramatic results with their use. Does that mean you should consider using them? It really depends on your body and what you are trying to treat. These supplements are most frequently (and traditionally) used …

5 Tips to find the best multivitamin for both men and women

5 Tips to Find The Best Multivitamin For Men and Women

August 23, 2019November 25, 2017 by Dr. Westin Childs

Multivitamins are supposed to have all of the necessary nutrients that your body needs to function optimally all in one (or a few) capsules. They sound great in theory, but are they really as good as they sound? It depends! There are absolutely some people who should consider using a multivitamin each day, but in order to get …