Hypothyroidism
Vitamin D level is an effective immune modulator when there are elevated autoimmune thyroid antibodies.
Iodine: The thyroid gland needs a small amount of iodine to synthesize thyroid hormones. A large amount of iodine can decrease the amount of hormone the gland produces.
Treatment options:
Supplements of zinc and selenium are needed to produce thyroid hormones. Supplements of vitamin D and iron may be used as needed according to blood test results.
Thyroid hormone supplementation may also be recommended according to test results.
Prescription medications may be synthetic, bioidentical (made at a compounding pharmacy), or tablets made from animal (pig) thyroid gland. I prefer to use bioidentical hormones because they can be tailored to the individual's needs. I have some patients who do not get the desired results from synthetic T4 alone because their bodies are unable to convert T4 to T3, which is the active hormone. For instance, Synthroid has only T4.
Add A New CommentWe value and respect the experiences of all of our HerWriters, but everyone is different. Many of our writers are speaking from personal experience, and what's worked for them may not work for you. Their articles are not a substitute for medical advice although we hope you can gain knowledge from their insight.
Add A New CommentComments
There are no comments yet. Be the first to get the conversation started.