Lower TPO Antibodies With These 6 Treatments

Is it possible to lower TPO antibodies if you have Hashimoto's thyroiditis? The answer is yes, but it's not guaranteed. We will talk more about that in just a minute but for now I want you to keep the following in mind:
1. The treatments we are going to discuss work for more than just TPO antibodies. They will also be beneficial for those with thyroglobulin antibodies and even TSI antibodies in Graves' disease. This is because antibodies stem from immune dysfunction and many of these treatments balance the immune system.
2. Just because these treatments have been shown to help others doesn't mean they will automatically work for you. It will take some trial and error to figure out what works best for your body.
3. Even though antibodies are never normal and your goal should be to get your antibodies as close to zero as possible, don't stress if you can't get there.
With this in mind, here are 6 treatments that are effective at lowering thyroid antibodies:
1. Nigella sativa. This is the plant that produces black seeds which are then used to create black seed oil. This plant has been shown to have a pro-thyroid effect, a thyroid antibody-lowering effect, and a benefit to fat mass.
2. LDN or low-dose naltrexone. LDN is used off-label to treat inflammatory conditions and is effective for about 50% of people who use it.
3. Diet. Many diets are effective but some of my favorites include gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, and whole30.
4. Vitamin D. Taking vitamin D by itself won't be enough to lower your thyroid antibodies but it can help when it's part of a complete treatment regimen. Use it in conjunction with the other treatments listed here.
5. Selenium. Selenium helps protect your thyroid gland from inflammation and is great for those with Hashimoto's if they are selenium deficient.
6. Testosterone, androgens, or DHEA. Androgens are a "secret" treatment that can help balance the immune system. Women can use low dose testosterone replacement therapy if their testosterone is low.
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[@HH-iv6mf]

I prayed and the intense swollen thyroid on the left side completely went away... Praise the Lord.

[@patriciawhatever]

God is always listening! ❤

[@profribasmat217]

@@patriciawhatever why’d god give her a painful swollen thyroid?

[@patriciawhatever]

@@profribasmat217 God didn't. This world belongs to Satan, since the first people chose sin over God. That is why we have sickness and bad things happen to good people.

[@profribasmat217]

@@patriciawhatever do you realize how low your intelligence is?

[@Jaesingh]

Amen 😊

[@002Alfik]

Hello! I am using Nigella Sativa for 8 weeks and my TG (thyroid antibodies) went down from 590 to 220! It is definitely working! 😊

[@Natty5D]

What exactly are you using ? Oil ? Black Seed ? What product.

[@ThisIsNotMyHome]

I'd like to know as well. Sounds great 👍🏻

[@ThisIsNotMyHome]

Although you said your numbers drastically decreased, did you experience a decrease in your symptoms as well?

[@002Alfik]

I am using Black seed oil from Viridian company, it is bio quality and I am using 1 teaspoon per day usually after breakfast or lunch.

[@002Alfik]

@@ThisIsNotMyHome Yes, I am definitely less tired and I stopped feeling a lump in my throat when swallowing.

[@shomalathevarajah3786]

I'm so frustrated with my endocrinologist who is only focusing on my thyroid and failed to address any of these neither listen to her patient. Almost 9 months I don't feel better she kept increasing the tyrosine dosage. I decided to go for second opinion with another endocrinologist. When I set infront of him I realised it was biggest mistake to see him. He was telling hashimoto autoimmune thyroiditis is not a rocket science. Just take your medication. In fact he increased my daily dosage. These doctors don't want their patients to be cured. They wanted to ensure they have permanent income from ATM machine call as patient. Very depressing nowadays doctors not only not listening to their patients experience despite working within the templates. I truly wish I can find one reliable endocrinologist 😢

[@DarkAngel-cj6sx]

You are in the right place as you have found dr Childs channel. I was with my doctor for more than 3 years then I found dr Childs. I had so much cortisol, I had to beg her to do a test to find out why I couldn't sleep. Of course I knew it because of this dr. In 2022, I started weaning off synthroid and now I am free from the medication. I cleaned up my liver first, took t3 conversion booster then felt great then glandular and daily thyroid supplement multivitamin and I can lose weight now. Take care see what works because traditional dr want customers forever

[@janeta3509]

They are referred to as EndoCRIMINALOGISTS

[@S4KuR4Ch4N]

Bruh I had an appointement today with my endo and she told me "only t4 matters, t3 doesnt matter". I was like isnt reducinG TPO what I should be aiming for? And she said "no there's absolutely nothing you can do, here's your levo prescription" . I was like "aight Imma head out" 👉👉

[@gigglesnz9]

​Can you tell me exactly what supplements you used, how much you used and when your schedule of when to take them please

[@della1822]

Stop looking for an endo and find a functional medicine doctor with good references.

[@MrsKunis]

I had some luck with lowering my TPO antibodies in a six month period but I stopped what I was doing and it went back up. I am doing this again but since then I have learned more about this. I started at TPO antibodies at 154. I started taking 20,000 I.U.s of vitamin D3 per day plus I removed dairy and cut out all vegetable oils. My TPO antibodies went from 154 to 100 in three months. The next three months, it went from 100 to 60. However for some dumb reason, I quit what I was doing and ate regular again. The antibodies went up. I did some reading and now I really believe it is caused by Leaky Gut. That is the beginning point. You just have to fix that. I believe you do that with a long fast with water only past three days. I am about to do a five day fast. I am basing it off this story on what happened to this woman. Her fasting sealed the gut lining. She had done two long fasts within six months. Her Hashimoto's was gone and three years later she said it was still gone.

[@jagannathishere]

hi can you tell more details about that woman story? where can I find more details. thanks.

[@nancydunton3031]

Do away with the Nightshade vegetable(potatoes, peppers, eggplant, and tomatoes) and you can stop or slow down leaky gut syndrome. These veggies create fissures in stomach lining so toxins from stomach juices leak thru and go into you blood system. The one nightshade you may be familiar is Belladonna. This was use as a poison long ago. So there some toxins in the previous named foods. Do your own research to learn more. I gave up these foods years ago. I eat lots of onions, different cabbages, garlic, garlic scapes, squashes, ( yellow summer, zucchinis , pumpkins), celery, carrots, lettuces, fruits , pickled vegetables, steamed broccoli, steamed cauliflower , leeks as well as low fat meat , fish, shrimp, mackerel, salmon, sardines , liver, mixed nuts, cucumbers. As you see I dont eat rice, some grains. Hope this helps you decide your path. You also see there is a lot of variety.

[@houssemhamoudi7524]

Pls , more details about this women .’

[@keerthithambu5140]

Can u tell how to do fasting

[@Yellow-oc4sl]

Oh wow,

[@jenniferhizzy6591]

I'm so glad that you said tpo antibodies at any level are never normal. So many doctors have made me feel like I'm crazy when I tell them how I feel after they say my thyroid is functioning normally but have abnormally high tpo levels.

[@kavithapanjimala3418]

True...

[@mafaldanascimento2128]

Me too high TPO but feel good

[@ThisIsNotMyHome]

I have a lot of health issues. My tpo antibodies show 30, which most people assume is a good range. My doctor of course thinks this is normal.. but would this low of a range be able to cause extensive symptoms? I've been taking 200 mcg selenium for a few weeks now without noticing a difference. Which he says that could be because I wasn't deficient to begin with with selenium levels.. I'm already gluten free and low carb, little to no processed foods. Trying to wean myself off cheese cause I love the stuff lol.

[@mafaldanascimento2128]

Me too last I have 1300

[@mafaldanascimento2128]

Up 1300 TPO start taking selenium 200 now

[@justagurl555]

First thing I did was a colon cleanse which immediately turned my TSH levels normal. Then I added a squeezed lemon daily with ACV and Chaga as a hot beverage. Still have a normal thyroid. My diet is clean.

[@avd5138]

How did you do a colon cleanse

[@ZEBEEtheoriginal]

Eating two Brazil nuts per day changed my life.

[@kellykelz423]

Same

[@lexazver]

didnt work for me unfortunately....how long did it take to notice results?

[@rodrigsantsil]

As a Brazilian though not as a nut, lol, I have to say you should put them into a glass of water with a few drops of lemon/lime or ACV in order to kill the fungus and remove phytic acid which is a nutrient robber.

[@edv9483]

The main impediments to treating low thyroid are doctors. Most are stuck on TSH levels and Rx with T4. Even many Endocrinologists can be difficult to work with. Arm yourself with good info and have serious discussion with your Dr. I found that finding a good Naturopathic Dr to be beneficial. One more note, if you supplement with D3 you should also take K2 MK-7. Thank you Dr Childs for your great info. You have confirmed what I have learned over the past few years of living with Hashimoto for 40 years.

[@aidan84917]

3 weeks ago I made desisionto to stop taking synnthroid bc I started feel terrible. Just wondering, finally did you get your blood test normal? Thank you in advance

[@edv9483]

@@aidan84917 I slowly quit taking levothyroxine. I did feel ok for several months. I eventually got to where I couldn't concentrate and felt somewhat drunk. My TSH was very high. Finally gave up and went back on levo. I have also started supplementing with kelp for iodine and with Selenium. I now feel as good as I have for many years. Perhaps rather than synthroid you may try levothyroxine. I found selenium really helped. Can't say the iodine makes a big difference but it's not hurting either. I have been hypothyroid for over 40 years. Wasn't diagnosed with Hashimoto until 25 years in. Many ups and downs. Finding a good Naturopathic Dr has been the biggest help.

[@edv9483]

@@aidan84917My TSH levels have usually been ok when I'm on levo and felt ok. The other tests not so much. Reducing gluten as much as possible does help

[@GwenMotoGirl]

You are so right! We die on the TSH sword.

[@kavithapanjimala3418]

Much awaited video.. Great

[@christiebessinger857]

Diet and supplements brought my TPO to 1 and Thyroglobulin to 11. Still trying to lower a bit but happy w these numbers! No gluten and 98% soy free for years now

[@PeaceIsYeshua]

@Christie, awesome!! Would you mind sharing what diet you did and which supplements you took? ❤

[@talamantes2618]

hi christiebessinger are you dairy free or no?

[@jencarter6785]

Thanks so much for this helpful free information!

[@SamTheGirl210]

HI DR. Childs, I just found this and am determined to get some improvement. I'll try your suggestions and come back if I have questions. Thank you for doing this. It really helps those of us who have been disappointed by our doctors' lack of concern or just apathy and behaving as if only Rx will do. Thank you

[@trista499]

This is an excellent overview for lowering thyroid peroxide antibodies! This reflects all of my research as well.

[@NarsilRenewed]

Wow, never knew this about testosterone and DHEA, THANK YOU Dr. Childs!

[@terrialexon351]

LDN was not effective for me, but Thymosin Alpha 1 injections cut my inflammation in HALF in only 3 months. Taking 200 Mg of😮 Selenium was added and I felt better. My skin lesions have finally started to heal!

[@lissarx2459]

I took testosterone for a short time due to low levels as prescribed by my gynecologist and experienced hair loss as a woman. I later had this confirmed a few months later by my dermatologist who said he had seen many women lose hair on testosterone.

[@loveyourself9493]

Sir thanks thanks thanks thanks for adding value to my life.

[@marys6866]

These are good strategies and have worked for me at least. The best thing I found was going gluten free. I felt better within a week or two (brain fog lifted and have more energy), and combined with vit D, selenium and healthy whole food diet my antibodies are almost gone after 6-12 months. I have also been working on reducing inflammation e.g. gut bacteria and fish oil supplements, reducing sugar and carbs, better sleep, exercise etc.

[@user-zj8vl9kh3s]

Hi, Can you share your menu?

[@lisahrivnak6475]

thank you so much. This was absolutely helpful as a newbie.

[@theideaplace]

NAC also increases Glutathione levels... also MACA is said to increase testosterone

[@SS40-nah]

I started taking NAC a month ago and my Thyroid Stimulating Immunogobulins went back into normal range! I've been battling that thing for like 4 years! You're the first person I saw in the comments that mentioned NAC. 😃

[@gigglesnz9]

​Which NAC supplement did you take and how much a day?

[@theideaplace]

@@SS40-nah It wasn't very talked about for years .. I tried to bring it to light in past 3 or so years now everyone is talking about it... Another little known remedy is Andrographis and it does amazing things too...

[@theideaplace]

@@gigglesnz9 They usually come in a standardized dose of around 600 mg ... it also fights lots of other things like viruses..

[@familytv4503]

Very valuable informations. Thank you very much. ❤

[@marthaflores7708]

I love your content! But I wish you could post the links to the studies you quote so we could read them and I could show them to my endocrinologist 😊

[@Milagroscrs]

I have been using LDN 4 mg for last 3 years and it really has helped me modulate my eating habits, I attribute my weight loss and my low TPO to the use of LDN. Fortunately I am one of the lucky ones, even my Dr was amazed at how well LDN managed my inflammation and pain! Thank you Dr Child’s i learned of this from you! You always provide wonderful information!

[@SamTheGirl210]

Based on your comments here, I'm going to try that one first- LCN 4 mg. Thank you for posting your comment.

[@flowergirl5739]

​@SamTheGirl210 how was it?

[@flowergirl5739]

​@@SamTheGirl210🌹

[@fu-linghitt57]

Hi Dr Child. Thank you so much. I was wondering what you think a Of Thytrophin PMG for Thyroid.

[@zmartz50]

Personally, I feel the best when my vitamin D is at optimal levels which is hard to get some times of the year. Thank you Dr. Childs for this wonderful video you are a God send doctor.❤

[@evesloan7895]

Take dail;y 20,000 iu Vit D3/K2 You CANNOT get enough sunlight on your own it seems. With Covid, everyone went indoors and the population suffered!

[@sandyedwards2681]

Interesting and informative. Thank you @Dr. Westin Childs. I wonder if you can also comment on endocrine disrupters like swimming pool chlorine and fluoridated toothpaste and water. These are things I’m exposed to daily and recently developed some thyroid symptoms even though I’d managed (through healthy lifestyle) to not have problems before despite a very high TPO discovered more than a dozen years ago. Last year I had some major dental work done and began using a prescription high fluoride toothpaste as instructed by my dentist. I also began swimming most days at my community center, usually first thing in the morning during a fasting window. In retrospect, I can’t help but wonder if my now enlarged thyroid was a sponge to those daily habits without me knowing. I’m on a tiny 25mcg dose of synthroid now and decided to take it at night to try and have it absorbed fully before I brush my teeth and hit the pool (I also went back to regular toothpaste and added separately ashwaganda that seems to help in my water). My endocrinologist also advised I resume selenium that I used to take daily but advised against iodine (I’d taken it in the form of sea kelp and was told to stop). I go back in a week to follow up with my doctor and I’m open to ideas of other strategies to discuss. Oh and btw, I’ve been soy free for over 25 years. I also eliminated dairy and most caffeine a couple of years ago with great success but I reverted back to a coffee habit and am thinking it’s time to drop that again, maybe for good.

[@laurabernal2934]

Are you still swimming? I was diagnosed with Hashimotos a month and a half ago. I’m a triathlete and swim in chlorine pool. I develop a rash that gets aggravated after swimming. The only way I’ve found to semi control it is to slather myself with Vaseline before I swim . Then I rinse and hit the steam room . Any tips you have would be appreciated.

[@sandyedwards2681]

@@laurabernal2934 thank you for commenting. I’ve reduced my days in the pool (and overall time in the pool) for awhile now (a few months) and am thinking about what to do next. I like your vaseline idea, especially for a physical barrier to prevent any rash. I do think even better hydration and moisturizing before going into the pool might benefit me, so I’m going to try that. I did switch again to taking thyroid medication in the morning, drinking water, and also eating breakfast (which is a change for me) then going to the gym a bit later in the morning. Lately, I’m working out with cardio (treadmill) then weights before I head to the pool but some days I go to a Zumba class instead or I just don’t have enough time to get to the pool. This worked ok for the summer as I intentionally pulled back from all the laps I’d been doing in exchange for more social/casual beach and pool time with friends. Honestly I think the onset of Hashimoto for me (both when the markers showed up years ago and recently when my TSH was messed up) had something to do with life stress beyond the chlorine and fluoride concerns I mentioned. Especially the dental work itself was very stressful for me. Still I believe those substances played a contributing role and I just want to troubleshoot enough so that I don’t have to worry about being a sponge absorbing whatever is not serving me.

[@sandyedwards2681]

@@laurabernal2934 btw I was symptom free with Hashimoto markers for more than a decade so please know that it’s possible to manage! And for all that time, it was living a more balanced lifestyle that was the trick (no medications in my case). The thing with autoimmune disease like this is that our stress level is probably the biggest factor above all else. And that’s what I’m figuring out (again). While I don’t know that I’ve reversed it yet (I go back for follow up with my doctor next month), I am grateful that things have stabilized for me and seem to be improving (over the past 6-8 months)

[@fatimagul9136]

Please made a video on diet plan for hypothyroidism patient or hashomoto thanks dr

[@dag118]

I blend the black seed with honey and chew the seeds. One tsp twice a day.

[@cook5436]

Great info!! By the way, what software are you using for the handwriting presentation? really cool

[@jgoodwin977]

What if you’ve gotten your pcos into remission, would taken DHEA still be ok? Many thanks for all you do ❤

[@peggymcdonnell1379]

Hello Dr Childs.. I just found your site .. I have been reading and watching KZbin about Hashimoto’s thyroid I was in the hospital three days to high I’ve been in the same dose two years 137mg .. very low Iron.. now am home in Oxygen .. Dr said it could have affected my heart. I take my oxygen Off to get dressed.. the oxygen drop to 87/88 have more test on heart my.. Thank you so much.. wish you were in Oregon .. I would be looking you up.. Thank you so much🙏

[@cindylutz7442]

I was on testosterone for awhile (yes, I have Hashimotos.) It was...something else. Yes, I had more energy, I could feel gains at the gym coming faster. But, I also very quickly started growing facial hair, got acne (at age 55 or so,) thought about sex, usually kind of gross sex, all the time, and my husband just got super irritating. I think it's safe to say my dose was a bit high, but a doctor did calculate it. Supposedly my levels of everything (estrogen and progesterone too,) were basically zero. Left off the testosterone for the second round, lost the less desirable effects, and the desirable ones, but found my husband was still really irritating. Decided to quit altogether after that 10 months or so, started bleeding, didn't stop until I had a D&C about six months later. (Was too embarrassed to go see an ob-gyn, finally decided I had no choice.) Am I just extra sensitive to hormones?

[@patsmith4940]

Were you also given estrogen and progesterone? And if not, why not?

[@thomascenteni4884]

did your antibodies (TPO) come down?

[@aracelis0658]

😢 Oh my gosh, I told my doctor my worst mistake it was to get a hysterectomy for benign reasons. Ever since my 😢 have not been the same person. Finally someone did some blood work and i am very sick my T3 and T4 shows normal but my thyroid antibodies is at 600! I have suffered from a deep depression since December 2022 I am very concerned about this. No doctor will see me without a referral 😢I feel i have to go out of the country to get my treatment

[@janiswong4427]

Hello Dr, Thanks so much for the info. My queries is that I had Graves Disease and the operation ( total thyroidectomy including parathyroid gland unfortunately) So I am on Levothyroxine and Ca for years. so does this advise on food and supplements still apply and beneficial to me . Please advise, many thanks

[@learn119]

I was diagnosed with Graves, but the doctor said I did not need medication yet. I cannot lose weight! I feel like I have more signs of hashimotos than graves, but lab work shows graves. I have been taking Thyroid Calm, Lemon Balm, selenium, B- Complex, Vitamin C, Zinc, vitamin D. My vital signs have normalized, no more tachycardia or high blood pressure.

[@gracebaughan]

Which antibodies did they test to diagnose you?

[@learn119]

@@gracebaughan TB2 2.2,TSH 0.005, TSI 1.54, Thyroglobulin Antibody

[@SS40-nah]

I am not sure what your gender is, but I take Balance and Fertility (for her) and it made a HUGE difference in my TSH. My TSH went from >.01 to .07 after a few weeks. It was

[@Gigi-kr6ek]

I've always read that , to fight off cancer you want your vitamin d levels at least at 80

[@taliamuhammed6902]

✅

[@blondsinger38]

Having gone undiagnosed for over 60 years without being diagnosed with Celiac Disease I can absolutely attest that anyone with Hoshimoto's should have genetic testing for gluten intolerance or Celiac Disease. My Thyroid went from 26.5 down to 2.76 going not just gluten free but grain free! That's huge!

[@beckiwildeman600]

Are you talking TPO?

[@maggiescat3208]

Omgosh I’ve just eliminated grains. I hope I get results soon.

[@juanarango8361]

What do you mean with grains? All of them? Such as rice, chickpea...?

[@blondsinger38]

Yes, all grains. Rice contains Orzenin a glutenous protein but alopaths only test for gliadin the gluten from wheat. Chickpeas alre alright, they are legumes, not grains.@@juanarango8361

[@blondsinger38]

No genetic testing@@beckiwildeman600

[@pinkformarie]

Hello ! Good video ,can you be more specific on the nigella sativa ,dosage etc ...? Thank you🌞

[@drwestinchilds]

All that information can be found here: www.restartmed.com/product/hashimotos-ab-rx/ You can use that product or find one similar, either way that's the product of all of my research on nigella sativa.

[@pinkformarie]

@@drwestinchilds thank you ‼️

[@Suzspirit]

@@drwestinchilds 4:04

[@Lucky-wt6fg]

Excellent …..

[@GG-qy2js]

Friend mention turmeric so now black seed oil too & worth it when it works!

[@GwenMotoGirl]

LDN is great for me. 5 years now and stabilized on 4.5 mg per evening. But I’ve also eaten properly for me for the past 14 years, which helped so much. LDN was a great lever for me, and diet was key, too, which is zero sugar, zero grains and grain substitutes, zero starchy foods, zero soy, and ultimately, very very low carb. From April to October, I optimize my vitamin d levels with sun exposure. I supplement the rest of the year, but I feel best with the sun. I take Lugol’s iodine daily, but I ramped it up very slowly, I use topical testosterone and oral DHEA, both prescribed by my doctor and compounded at a compounding pharmacy, same providers who prescribe my LDN. All of this took a few years to work out, but it’s so worth it. I love my life now. You’re the only doctor talking about these helpful levers. Thank you for talking about this.

[@pariarowand4942]

Did you see your TPO antibodies go down with LDN?

[@GwenMotoGirl]

@@pariarowand4942 yes. But I haven’t checked them in a while. I don’t have any symptoms, but I am on a porcine thyroid compound.

[@gigglesnz9]

What kind of porcine thyroid compound?

[@GwenMotoGirl]

@@gigglesnz9 it’s porcine, compounded, but after years of taking the compound, I switched to NP Thyroid at a lower dose a few months ago. It’s going well.

[@gracenovaky1125]

Dr Childs, I have recently purchased both nigella sativa and your Thyroid Regrowth supplement. Is it okay to take both, as I have read that nigella sativa also improves hair growth?

[@lalayastill610]

hm.. sounds like the best is to do a blood test, introduce one supplement, wait a couple of months, do blood test again. Repeat for each supplement that only "could" help, to see if it's good for you

[@AG86atje]

Within 6 months I've managed to reduce my anti-TG (thyroglobulin) antibodies from 401 to 62. But the second type of antibodies, ANTI-TPO - it remains unchanged (42). Is this a common tendency? Are the antiTG antibodies somehow easier to manage than the antiTPO? Are anti TG 'first in the line' to drop when you take action to regain your health? I am curious about other people's experiences. All the best for the Hashi-Warriors💪 and big Thank You for dr. Westin Childs, your work is so much needed & appreciated!

[@beckiwildeman600]

I just got my Thyroid test back and my TPO is 42 and my TG 522.0. The DC I saw put me on a bunch of vitamins, minerals and supplements. I noticed that on Wednesday I started to taste sodium in my mouth started to look at all the ingredients and he's Alkalizing my body. O my I have been working at getting my stomach acid back in line between 1-3 acidic and now the acid reflux from the LES valve is back..

[@divinely_magical387]

Could u share what you’re doing?

[@AG86atje]

I quit gluten, I think that was the main change I made. @@divinely_magical387

[@jelenaaksentijevic9345]

my anti tg-antib was 25 for two years, I know it's not a high number. everything else is ok, as far as the thyroid gland is concerned. in order to preserve the pregnancy, to lower my immunity, they gave me the drug Pronisone 10 mg every day, vitamin D, 30 drops per week. it only lasted a week, because the pregnancy did not last. when I got the results of the thyroid gland again, the tg-antib dropped from 25 to 17. the doctors were surprised, but they didn't know if it was from the medicine I was taking, because that medicine is a corticosteroid that lowers immunity and reduces inflammation, and how is possible in such a short period of time

[@plumeria8357]

Could hair dye cause this autoimmune disease?

[@ThisIsNotMyHome]

I have a lot of health issues. My tpo antibodies show 30, which most people assume is a good range. My doctor of course thinks this is normal.. but would this low of a range be able to cause extensive symptoms? I've been taking 200 mcg selenium for a few weeks now without noticing a difference. Which he says here, that could be because I wasn't deficient to begin with with selenium levels.. I'm already gluten free and low carb, little to no processed foods. Trying to wean myself off cheese cause I love the stuff lol. I've been taking liposomal Vit D3 with K2 for a while now, as recommended by doctor. The K2 keeps calcium issues in check that can happen when only taking vit d by itself. I take Magnesium Glycinate before bedtime, also recommended to me by my gynecologist. Most people, especially Americans and females, could benefit from magnesium supplemtation. It's great mitochondrial support. Every cell of our body requires magnesium to properly function. That being said- I have not noticed ANY decrease of any of my extensive symptoms. Oh, and I also did the thiamine protocol a few months back that's recommend for chronic health issues, especially auto immune disorders and fibromyalgia. Well, same thing. Nothing. Being disabled, I don't have the money to keep buying this and that and the time and effort involved as well..to yield ZERO results. I'm beyond frustrated 😔

[@jelenaaksentijevic9345]

my anti tg-antib was 25 for two years, I know it's not a high number. everything else is ok, as far as the thyroid gland is concerned. in order to preserve the pregnancy, to lower my immunity, they gave me the drug Pronisone 10 mg every day, vitamin D, 30 drops per week. it only lasted a week, because the pregnancy did not last. when I got the results of the thyroid gland again, the tg-antib dropped from 25 to 17. the doctors were surprised, but they didn't know if it was from the medicine I was taking, because that medicine is a corticosteroid that lowers immunity and reduces inflammation, and how is possible in such a short period of time

[@jelenaaksentijevic9345]

my anti tg-antib was 25 for two years, I know it's not a high number. everything else is ok, as far as the thyroid gland is concerned. in order to preserve the pregnancy, to lower my immunity, they gave me the drug Pronisone 10 mg every day, vitamin D, 30 drops per week. it only lasted a week, because the pregnancy did not last. when I got the results of the thyroid gland again, the tg-antib dropped from 25 to 17. the doctors were surprised, but they didn't know if it was from the medicine I was taking, because that medicine is a corticosteroid that lowers immunity and reduces inflammation, and how is possible in such a short period of time

[@megansimpson77]

How long, on average, does it take to lower antibodies?

[@terimorris6394]

I’ll look into the TESTOSTERONE DR thanks

[@vass.8923]

I just came across your videos. Thank you. I sincerely appreciate the time to take to research and share all this information. On lowering TPO antibodies, does this also apply to thyroglobulin antibodies? I have never tested positive for elevated TPO antibodies, but I did have elevated thyroglobulin antibodies, 345 in 2019, and 1194 in 2020. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's and have been on and off both levothyroxine and Liothyronine. I suspect that if your recommendations work for elevated TPO antibodies, it will probably work for the thyroglobulin antibodies too, but I want to confirm this with you. Thank you.

[@kimkilgore148]

I have diagnosed Hashimotos, at 1 time they where 1300, over 5 years I've been going to doctors and learning and teaching myself on social media how to get better, I recently checked by tpo and it went to 200, now I'm having chronic inflammatory response syndrome, my immune system is all messed up

[@Mad_ADVENTURESFORLIFE]

Oh this has given me hope mine are 1800. What have you done to do this?

[@mazedatarek]

My is 1300, plz tell me what u did for lowering TPO

[@susanlampman7591]

Thanks for all the great info. When I was first diagnosed with Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism I went GF and my thyroid antibodies went from 2000 to 900. I haven’t checked antibodies in years though. Also, I’ve had difficulty getting my Vit d up, it was 17 just a few months ago. I took 5000 iu daily, added vit k2 daily and magnesium and my vit D is now up to 37. I’m going to try adding selenium and look into the black seed oil too!

[@MultiBurger1]

@Susan Lampman Well, you could have vit d activation problems Dr's usually only test the load phase at the liver, to determine vit d, levels Problem is, ur load phase could be high but...ur vit d may not be getting activated by ur kidneys Without this, pre active vit d, is useless Hope you are taking vit d with a lot of fat? Can of course be healthy fats This is absolutely essential, as Vit d is fat solulable Meaning, without enough fat, it wont even absorb properly It can be other things too, like low stomach acid/low enzymes/liw parathyroid hormone, which acts on a lazy kidney enzyme, to activate ur vit d Sounds like you may need an expert Which I am not I just know quite a lot

[@Bella-hh1gk]

It's good to remember also that iron has a loop mechanism with Vit D, so that if either one is low also the other one is more likely low, so in order to get your Vit D up remember to also check you iron levels (hemoglobin, basic red cells, ferritin and transferrin saturation) and correct it at the same time :)

[@estar1277]

What is GF?

[@susanlampman7591]

@@estar1277 Gluten free

[@susanlampman7591]

@@Bella-hh1gk Thank you. I had bloodwork done recently and will check to see if those tests were done.

[@mares3841]

What about being sure not to intake too much selenium because of slight excess creating toxicity in the specific case for selenium unlike iodine which more can be taken without a problem.

[@drwestinchilds]

I have a video on that topic already you can check out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2iVnHx8odOjfdU

[@user-vf7jm6rh1p]

Can you take LDN without your thyroid medication?

[@lalayastill610]

I'm not allowed to have any type of oil right now. Can I just powder the seeds and add to a smoothie or food?

[@thomascenteni4884]

Would someone have to take Testosterone replacement therapy to lower their antibodies? Could something like tongkat ali help?

[@danzigred1761]

Im taking black seed tea cos it's much cheaper. 10 liters for 1 week two times a month.

[@louisama8581]

Hi Dr Childs, does bee pollen has testosterone?

[@lisareynolds4545]

Just wondering if black seed oil ~ Nigella sativa ~ is good for Hashimoto's hyperthyroidism, 《overactive》?

[@lynnedeglavina1610]

Would you use the same strategy to lower Graves antibodies? I have antibodies for both Hashi’s & Graves.

[@kslishe]

Why would I have Thyroglobulin antibodies present after having my thyroid radiated years and years ago?

[@12dot12]

Animal-based diet (by dr Paul Saladino) helps me a lot :) After going gluten-free 2 months ago and incorporating much more meat and liver in my diet, I feel so much better. It's still a process, but the progress is visible. Now I'm working on reducing (and then hopefully droppig) caffeine, and use honey or fruit instead of sugar whenever I can. Must incorporate Blackseed in my diet too, it sounds really worth trying.

[@SW-vj3dl]

Hi Dr Childs, I had graves disease previously which has now stablised. I also have vitiligo which starts when my graves disease flares up and stops after graves stablises. But after having babies, vitiligo still keeps going even though thyroid tests are normal now. I have seen dermatologists and it doesn’t help. I am at a lost. Do you have any recommendation on how to treat the vitiligo? Thank you.

[@tonih3433]

Yes, try taking copper, avoid gluten and sugar and avoid anything that causes you stress, such as the news and certain people. It improved my vitiligo to almost invisible. Good luck ❤

[@hope1922]

would this work for other autoimmune diseases such as lupus?

[@julieellis6793]

Dr. , can i get the first 2 through you? Im already on the others.

[@LCSQSB]

Your awesome

[@loriegreen8840]

I bought the Nigella oil from you & the taste was so horrible I couldn't ingest it... how do you recommend taking it or better yet, are there any capsules?

[@drwestinchilds]

It's hard to get a high enough dose in capsules, the best thing to do is mask the taste with something else like juice or a smoothie or dilute it in water and then take it that way. Here are some tips from my website: "The black seed oil in Hashimoto’s Ab Rx has a unique mild to moderate flavor that is generally well tolerated but if you are having any issues with the taste or flavor, here are a few tips to help get it down: Squirt the contents into the back of your throat and then take a drink immediately afterward. This limits the ingredients from touching your taste buds which will decrease their flavor. You can dilute each serving in a small amount of water or juice and then drink the entire thing in one or two swallows. Put Hashimoto’s Ab Rx in a smoothie. This will allow you to get all of the benefits while minimizing the taste and flavor!"

[@Nishu2227]

Hi Dr Child, i have hashmitos thyroid and got diagnosed with celiac in 2019, i eat gluten free and soy free if i eliminate dairy and take the diet as you had mentioned, will it help to reduce antibodies?

[@mari-lisesteenkamp7042]

Hi! I have Hashimoto's and was put on Selenium a year ago by my endocrinologist. At my recent checkup my Tg antibodies had gone up from 600 to 720 and my TPO antibodies had gone up from 16 to 33. What could be the reason why the selenium isn't working? Also, my TSH had gone down from 1.34 uIU/ml to 0 28 uIU/ml showing subclinical hyperthyroidism. T3 and T4 were within normal ranges.

[@lalayastill610]

my personal problem was that i was actually sensitive to gluten

[@buena4343]

Gluten and dairy free diet

[@arungopalakrishnan2578]

How much Nigella Sativa should we take?

[@lauolivia29]

Can I take BSO indefinitely?

[@user-ve9ix8pi7w]

I have a question, I had a full thyrectomy my labs show an increase in my antibodies is this the same for someone with no thyroid.

[@Vecna72]

Tried Blackseed Oil and Selenium, Vitamin D for 6 months. TPO 400 in 2022, 525 in 2023 and 625 u/ml now, I did have a 91 iu/ml test from my primary in Jan , not sure in unit of measures and conversion the same.

[@natmeii]

I’m having trouble finding ANY black seed oil supplements that list the criteria you mentioned - where can we find a reputable brand?

[@drwestinchilds]

You can use mine or find one similar to this: www.restartmed.com/product/hashimotos-ab-rx/

[@janaculbreth007]

Do you have a video helping patients live and function somewhat normally without a thyroid. I am on 175 of Levo and I swear I need to be pulled out of bed with a crane every morning. I’m taking 4000 IU of vita D3 and bought the selenium to start taking. I am going to go have blood work done next week. Something has got to help, I could literally sleep like a bear until winter!! 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@janeta3509]

Have your FREE T3 checked. You are taking only T4 and that needs to be converted to T3 which is the active form. Drs are not informed and you need to become knowledgable and insist on corrext testing. Careful that they do the FREE T3 and not T3 uptake or total T3. Those are ok to test also but you need to see if your FREE T3 is ok. When you go to do the blood draw Make sure to ask what test they are doing. I have walked out of the blood draw More than once because the doctor ordered tests other than the FREE T3.

[@RootsOfEden911]

Where can I buy organic 3% black seed oil?

[@Chocokitty57]

What is the sage amount of nigella sativa to take? I see 509 mg & 1000 mg… I was found to have 1:320 dense fine speckled antibodies :< with my hashimotos and possible MS(waiting for neurologists results)

[@beckiwildeman600]

1-teaspoon

[@mganim4]

Erg!!! This diet thing. Is RAW MILK from A2 from Jerseys and Guernseys cows. The same as the highly pasteurized and homogenized milk? Can you specify Raw milk vs. the pasteurized and homogenized milk. What is the science behind eliminating dairy. Which one?

[@joeynanez9897]

Dr. Wisten Childs can I eat potatoes ? Thank you

[@dove5729]

How much of the black seed oil, we need to take??

[@drwestinchilds]

You'll want to use this one or one very similar: www.restartmed.com/product/hashimotos-ab-rx/

[@devyanisingh6507]

I'm 55 years old Top is 25.86 it's good....? & My THS is 2.90

[@svetlanaivnitskaya3504]

How can I lower the globulin TSI antibodies quickly?Thats more challenging!

[@lmsavy2935]

what about thyrophin by standard process???

[@beckiwildeman600]

Would Someone benefit by adding an extra 100 -200 mcg of Selenium maybe Once or twice week to raise Glutathione? I know you say in general it doesn't work but I am having issues with my Glutathione levels as I do have IV therapy every saturday . I take Selenium daily and usually find that I get inflammation in my knee for instance or my foot which is painful and I need to add I have issues with my Adrenals.

[@beckiwildeman600]

I thought you said in another video do not take Seed oils wouldn't Black Seed oil be included in the seed oils?

[@Beowulf-wt3kb]

He’s talking about the cooking oil‘s that they call vegetable for cedar wells. They’re actually originally from cotton seed which was a waste product back in the day and they had to use so much poison and toxic materials to get oil out of it that it was very unhealthy. But they clean it up so that it doesn’t smell horrible and then peddle it to the human beings as though it’s real food. I’ve been doing this since back in the Crisco days. Never use any of those oils, Wesson, safflower, corn oil, all of them are poison. Olive oil, beef, tallow, butter, coconut oil, those are the type of oil do you want to use. This black seed oil is not what he’s talking about. I know it’s confusing.

[@valowen965]

I have a RAI thyroid condition since I was 13 yrs old I have been which different medication Lex to syn thyroid drug so many times. The is resistant to alot any of the drug to work. I am 62 yrs old feeling very miserable. Weak in my leg slough constipated a few other symptoms no one seem to have a solution.RA came along when I turn 35. I try of going down the hill I would like to climb and feel better. And able to play with my grandchildren. Do any one every consider it is ok to lean a helping hand sometime..I eat well but only a peace of fish once in a while. I take herbs supplements. I am not vegan. When I was a child I didn't like eating meat of no kind. I am going back to a different Dr. Soon . What testes can I request for the RAI thyroid condition? Spent enough funds in supplements.

[@marymedina6263]

Been very frustrated with my symptoms regardless of taking levothyroxine for the past 23yrs.Just came across your videos and would like to follow your instructions but I have partial thyroidectomy and you don't normally mention if your tips apply to this issue. Can I stop levo, how much and what supplements to take and how to treat myself. Please help with a partial thyroidectomy video.Love your tips so far!

[@amykeller1967]

Thank you for the information. I have one question. I live on the equator and AND I take 5-10k vit d, and I still have low levels. Any thoughts how to absorb it? Thanks Dr. Childs

[@Sirie7206]

Change your diet! You might have food sensitivities/leaky gut that is blocking absorption.

[@leilabahaedini8609]

Eat with food ( fatty food)

[@Beowulf-wt3kb]

There is a genetic factor where some people can’t actually metabolize or utilize vitamin D properly. Sometimes they have to take like 50,000 mg just to be able to get enough. Dr. Eric berg mentioned this.

[@vininik]

Does thyroxine tablet and levothyroxine tablet different or same??

[@feeltheeffect85]

Same

[@ScienceDocumentariesEnglish]

Sir can we take black wheat in hypothyroidism

[@janbailey263]

I watched another one of your videos about lowering antibodies. You said you did not recommend Selenium. I'm sticking to listening to Dr. Andhul Gupta's videos. He has much more information & doesn't have to read from a script.

[@DeeptiJainNZ]

Thank you,which video to Dr Anshul Gupta

[@michellesummers1010]

How much BSO should one take to have a therapeutic effect?

[@drwestinchilds]

You can look at the one I created based on my research to either use it or find one similar: www.restartmed.com/product/hashimotos-ab-rx/

[@patsyshlosh4731]

I bought your black seed oil and I could not stomach it. I wish you could put in in a pill form.

[@drwestinchilds]

I reformulated it to include zeaxanthin/lutein along with more organic EVOO so the taste is more mild. This new version should be out in about a month or so.

[@lanina32]

Is there a way to lower TSI antibodies for Graves?

[@drwestinchilds]

Yes, these same treatments are beneficial.

[@Beowulf-wt3kb]

I thought the hydroxy vitamin D test was optimal at between 70 and 100 but you said don’t go above 60.?

[@HeidrunRodach-mr4sl]

My antibodies are fairly low but I have toxic nodules which have increased in size dramatically. What would recommend to get these nodules down. Thank you.

[@SushiMat]

Have you tried castor oil pack? That’s what I am trying now. My friend who lives in Hong Kong has hers reduced from 5cm to 2cm by taking Chinese medicines prescribed by a Chinese medicine’s practitioner. She also cut out fried and grilled food from her diet.

[@HeidrunRodach-mr4sl]

Thank you. Have tried it a year ago and but stopped because it is messy.

[@lenanovotny]

As for diets - the best one is Keto. Forget about everything else. That's also the most simple one. Keto with intermittent fasting.

[@terri4337]

Better is carnivore

[@Beowulf-wt3kb]

Wondering why you shouldn’t go above 60 with the vitamin D numbers? Mine is at 71. And I’ve also seen other videos saying we should try to get our vitamin D up past 80 if we can. I sure wish Dr. Childs would see this question.

[@embodiedrealization9377]

How many teaspoons of black cumin seed oil should one take per day for hashimotos

[@phillippalee1966]

Hi , many thanks for the information. I have a large goitre and high TPO 600. Dr wants me to have thyroid taken out but I am reluctant. I have had a goitre for 12 years and feel fine - My plan is to lower antibodies first. My question is - would I also have to take Levothyroxine whilst doing the 6 treatments? My TSH is just above range at 4.23 the free T and free thyroxine are within range. I have never taken any medication. Also do you treat people in the UK?

[@michellesummers1010]

Have you tried taking iodine to resolve the goiter?

[@phillippalee1966]

@@michellesummers1010 I keep on being told that iodine deficiency is really rare. I can look into testing for it

[@michellesummers1010]

@@phillippalee1966 I have heard several doctors say the goiter, itself, is a sign of iodine deficiency.

[@elainecleaver2941]

That's why there is iodosed salt it kept people from getting golfers. My gram, my aunt, mom,me ,daughter all have/had golfers. Mine was totally removed. Wished I had not let them do that. Struggles with weight, joint pain, depression, lethargy, confussion, panic attacks, high blood pressure. Dr says take thyroid meds you'll be normal. So wrong, so miserable. The best to you

[@kwilson4125]

@phillippalee1966 If cancer has been ruled out and you don’t have nodules, it sounds like you need to test all 3 thyroid antibodies (TPOAb, TgAb and TRAb ) and RT3 (Reverse T3), Vitamin D and Iodine levels to start. Testing your cortisol could also be helpful. If your doctor won’t order tests to figure the root of your problem, get a 2nd opinion, find a doctor who will or locate a holistic doctor. If finances aren’t an issue, you can order (and pay for) your own thyroid tests in the UK. Even a doctor who refuses to order antibodies tests will listen once you show them lab results. Here’s the info for the 3 hormone tests and RT3 test. You can also order Vitamin D and Iodine levels from the same place. Once you have results, you can educate yourself on what’s too high and low (and how to fix it) and find a good practitioner to guide you. When I changed my diet and removed common allergens like gluten, soy and dairy, I got my antibodies down from over 8000 to 850. At first I went on a raw food diet but eventually added back meat and cooked foods. I am in the process of removing my old silver (Mercury) fillings and cleaning out other issues to get it down further. If you have old metal fillings, it’s something to consider. Selenium and Vitamin D have brought it down another few hundred points but I still have work to do. To me it seems my body was trying to tell me that it didn’t like some of the “toxins” in it. As I remove them, my high labs continue to reduce. Here’s info about how to order your own tests and 4 of the tests to start. You can also enter “Vitamin D”, “cortisol” and “Iodine” in the search line to locate those tests. I would definitely request these specific tests from a doctor if you have insurance prior to paying for them on your own. privatebloodtests.co.uk/ RT3 privatebloodtests.co.uk/products/private-blood-test-for-reverse-t3-in-blood?_pos=12&_sid=cdf8b425b&_ss=r TgAb privatebloodtests.co.uk/products/private-blood-test-for-thyroglobulin-antibodies-in-blood?_pos=13&_sid=cdf8b425b&_ss=r TPO privatebloodtests.co.uk/products/private-blood-test-for-thyroid-peroxidase-antibodies-in-blood?_pos=6&_sid=cdf8b425b&_ss=r TRAb privatebloodtests.co.uk/products/private-blood-test-for-thyroid-receptor-antibodies-in-blood?_pos=10&_sid=cdf8b425b&_ss=r