Dear Dr. Mercola,
I have an auto immune hypothyroid condition. Forty years ago I had a radioactive iodine test. I took synthroid for 30 years but discovered that it was not converting for me. I now take nature thyroid. I do avoid soy products but I have recently been taking a product called Body Bio Phosphatidyl Choline. I wanted to know if phosphatidyl choline would not be good for me since I have a hypothroid condition. I also wanted to know if almond butter is something I should avoid. You mentioned taking seaweed and also an organic iodine. Could you provide me with specific information as to where you can buy these products? I also take L tyrosine and wanted to know if it is safe to use on a long term basis. Are there any other products that are helpful for the throid? Is there any way to detox the thyroid from the radioactive iodine test that I took years ago?
Thank you very much for any information you can give me. It is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely yours,
Charlene Mazzotta
ANI
There is a product called Thyrosense that will Help with thyroid. The doctors do not usually check for the T3 -T4 conversion which is needed to make sure you are getting the conversion. Try a Health and Longevity Doctor. My Applied Kinestogy doctor does this and insurance will cover your visit, then you buy the supplements he recommends. He will check out every organ to see if there is a health issue. When I first developed breast cancer, he helped build me back up. He is not an expert in cancer, he is more of an expert in heart/hormoes/and giving the body what it needs to build back up.
God bless you,
Sandy
I never heard of nature thyroid. I take generic form of synthroid. So far my thyroid has not stabilized. I will look into that product.-Thank you.
Reply to Grace40
Go to the website, stopthethyroidmadness.com, which is very informative on every aspect of thyroid disease. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in 2005 and found this site very helpful.
Selenium is a good supplement for the thyroid. I've been taking it for several years. I wouldn't recommend taking it after 8p.m., from personal experience I tend to have insomnia if I wait too late to take it. There are several herbs available that can help as well. Black walnut and garlic are natural sources of iodine. Ioderal is over-the-counter and you could take it as well. As with any supplement be sure and read as much information as you can before starting.
My hypothyroid is due to iodine deficiency due to malabsorption so I take a differnet supp then you will probably need. But, what I learned from my experience could help you. What many believe to be the best glandular supplements on the market did not have an effect on me. I LOVE the product line but the individual product was not utilized well by my system. My chiropractor used applied kinesiology to find the best supplement for me and the correct dosage. I re-test about every six months to confirm continued effectiveness and dosage - dosage has changed.
There is a traditional Ayurvedic remedy called Shilajit that is commonly used in most thyroid disorders. Although I do not know your full medical history, it is possible that Shilajit would be useful for you. I would suggest that you speak with your health care practitioner to see if this remedy might be right for you. I concur that sea vegetables are an excellent way to treat your thyroid nutritionally. You can buy packaged seaweeds at most health food stores and certainly online. Sometimes there are good recipes on the back of the packages. Kelp is particularly beneficial to the thyroid.
Best of luck,
Dr. Sharada Hall, DOM
creator, Bodhimed.com
I also agree to check in to iodine deficiency. I started taking iodine for fibrocystic breast and feeling crumby...I think it's already helping.
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