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Nurse practictioner mentioned to me that vitamin E should probably be avoided since I have a thyroid problem. I was talking to her about other things, and forgot to ask her why I shouldnt take vitamin. My gynecologist had suggested for hormonal reasons.

By Anonymous January 23, 2012 - 7:23pm
 
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Could you tell me why vitamin E may cause problems?

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Hi Anon,

Welcome to EmpowHER.  I guess this is what she meant.  Vitamin E facilitates selenium metabolism and is therefore critical for normal thyroid function. Excessive supplementation of vitamin E without selenium may deplete selenium and therefore contribute to thyroid disease.  You might want to ask your doctor or nurse.

Best,

Daisy

 

 

 

January 24, 2012 - 4:30am

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