Supplements That HARM Your Thyroid (Avoid These!)

[@drwestinchilds]

Hey guys! Yesterday's video was indeed a joke (if you haven't feel free to check it out) but this one is serious. ALSO, if you haven't already make sure that you download my free thyroid PDF resources which can be found here: www.restartmed.com/start-here/ Enjoy :)

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[@daisystable6174]

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[@Lindsey_Lockwood]

What is the proper thyroid health dose in your supplements the proper combo of selenium and iodine?

[@kb6202]

Plz help me sir ,I have thyroid , High blood pressure last 5 year , which supplement cure thyroid problem permanently

[@y.t.a180]

Never heard of thyroid glandular? Can I buy in Spain? OTC. Also a pharmacist sold me L, Arginine 500MG... IM hoping get on cytamol. Two years on levo.n at lowest point.

[@bjjTUNA]

#1 iron - affects thyroid medicine absorption. Wait 4 hrs before taking iron supplement #2 calcium - affects thyroid medicine absorption. Wait 4 hrs before taking calcium supplement #3 biotin - vitamin to help grow hair, doesn’t impact thyroid function. Impacts thyroid test, appears like you’re taking too much. Avoid biotin for 2-3 days prior to blood test #4 iodine - wrong dose can harm thyroid. Too high iodine and too low selenium can cause thyroid inflammation #5 thyroid glandulars - harmful if contains thyroid hormones. Unverified amounts of thyroid hormone impact lab results. Look for reputable manufacturers

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[@57ebartley]

Before I retired my doctor was always telling me that my thyroid numbers in my labs were bad and she would send me to a specialist. The specialist would tell me that I was right at the door of being put on thyroid medicine. The year before I retired I changed my whole diet and lost some weight. Since I retired I have I started with Keto diet but I just found it too hard to stay on. Since then Ive been on a low carb regiment most of the time. Cut just about all sugar and processed food out of diet and concentrated on eating clean. Happy to say that my thyroid function comes out normal now .Since Im retired I have the time to indulge in my favorite sport, Cycling and down here in Florida I do it year round. Some how Ive healed my thyroid through diet and exercise.

[@maggiewhiteside4463]

I was taking a high iodine dose for a few years. I think it was about 125 mg. in a liquid form. I didn't take it everyday but maybe 3-5x per week. In 2020 I had inflammation of my thyroid, so much that I felt like I was choking. I had an ultrasound and they found many nodules, one was quite large, 2cm across. I am much better today (2022) but my last ultrasound still showed all the nodules, which I was surprised because I no longer feel like I'm choking, though I can feel something in my throat when I swallow at times. When I am stressed or overemotional (very sad or angry),The choking feeling returns for a while. I am taking Armour Thyroid and my labwork is coming back good (I am hypothyroid). Going gluten free has helped tremendously. I no longer have the chronic neck pain I have had since I was a child! Meditation is a must. I fight doing it but after I stretch and spend time with God in meditation and prayer I feel so good, so happy, so calm, so hopeful about life. Thank you Dr., your videos have helped me so much! God Bless you.

[@luckylondon8291]

So u suggest not to take Lugos iodine … evryone on online suggesting to take iodine

[@sabincioflec8413]

were u taking selenium too?

[@maggiewhiteside4463]

@@sabincioflec8413 no I was not. Although I take it now. Recently I had a few days where the choking feeling came back. Then I realized I had run out of selenium. I started taking it again and I feel better, no choking. I can’t be certain but I think that selenium is really helping my thyroid and keeping the nodules down.

[@sabincioflec8413]

@@maggiewhiteside4463 ok, i thought so, from what i've read for high doses of iodine you really need companion nutrients, otherwise you will do more harm than good.

[@fatpinkteddy]

Same thing happened to me when iodine. I will never take iodine again. I was talking it 3 times a day. That was the recommended dose.

[@johnmindrup4247]

I had been taking heavy doses of iodine recently, and then had some blood work taken. The doctor called me back and asked if I had ever had thyroid problems. I had blood work taken about two years prior and there weren't any issues. I am going back in a month to retest and will try to repost the results. Thanks doc!

[@Acts-1322]

Hey there I know it's been 7 months, but what were the results?

[@heidih3048]

I started taking high doses of iodine regularly to improve my energy levels when I began working as a nurse and was not getting enough sleep. The stress and chronic insomnia were causing a feeling of fatigue and difficulty focusing. I had read that high doses of iodine are common in the diet in Japan, and that supplementing would increase alertness and as a bonus, might reduce breast cancer risk. After a couple of months of supplementing at least 2-3 times per week, my thyroid gland started to swell, and I developed a sore throat and other flu-like symptoms, in addition to hyperthyroid-like symptoms, such as excessive sweating, increased anxiety, increased insomnia, and increased heart rate (didn't check my BP at the time). I researched my symptoms and found that it appeared that I had thyroiditis later found thru lab testing to not be Hashimoto's thyroiditis, but merely an inflammation of the thyroid that was not non-autoimmune in origin (Hashimoto's is autoimmune), likely either brought on by the excessive iodine supplementation, or a rare viral infectionof the thyroid, or both. I went on a low iodine diet for a few weeks, as well as regular aspirin supplementation for anti-inflammation during the worst part of the thyroiditis (several days, in which I had thyriod pain and difficulty swallowing). After the acute thyroiditis resolved, my thyroid function was low-normal for a while, then after about 8 months, when i next had thyroid labs checked, i had subclinical hypothyroidism for the 1st time in my life. So right now I still have subclinical hypothyroidism (TSH between 6 and 7, but T4 still normal). There is a chance that the thyroid function will improve up to a year and a half after the acute thyroiditis, so I am waiting to see if it improves before going on levothyroxine. Anyway, that is my story-- perhaps it will help someone?

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

how much iodine were u taking per day? ive only taken 1 or 2 drops several times a week, once i took a half squirt and felt dreadful for days. obviously thats too much.

[@heidih3048]

@@Lauren-vd4qe I was taking 12.5 mg potassium iodide tablets. The brand name is "iodoral." Some days when i was extremely tired from insomnia, I took a full tablet. Some other days I took 1/2 tablet.

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

@@heidih3048 u shd take iodine and potassium separately. i take 2 drops iodine a day on the tongue, but i take a half tsp of potassium gluconate powder 3x a day with water; thats a LOT of potassium, but its working well for me.

[@heidih3048]

@@Lauren-vd4qe Are the iodine drops "Lugol's Solution"? If so, that is potassium iodide as well. I did not have symptoms of excessive potassium, with my supplementation. I had symptoms of excess iodine. My problem had nothing to do with potassium.

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

@@heidih3048 my iodine drops are trophic. I also take selenium, 400mcg/day in 2 doses, 200mcg after breakfast and 200mcg at 4pm, this one with tyrosine.

[@Original-fairy160]

I was taking liquid nascent iodine. 650 mcg a day for months. Sometimes twice a day. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease shortly after. TSH was >150 and thyroid hormone was practically non existent. My doctor said I was on the verge of going into a coma. Haven't taken any since. Changed my diet, taking zinc, selenium, vit d, and many other supplements in addition to my Levothyroxine 112 mcg (probably not the best medication but that is all she will give me) I'm feeling much better. Haven't felt this good in years. My gut health has also improved significantly over the past months since I cut gluten and dairy. I used to have horrible IBS-c. Not anymore! Your videos have been a huge asset to me in my health journey and I appreciate them so much. Thank you for your wonderful advice and guidance.

[@westberry1]

Kimberly Taylor I have Hashimoto also my labs all went back to normal. I am on no medication just Dr childs supplements. My cholesterol always very high, I am always tired. I eat no gluten or dairy. Food organic. I don’t feel well and I can’t loose wt. so I see you are feeling better, can you share what you did?

[@Original-fairy160]

@@miabeia3117 Detoxadine was the same thing I was taking. I love GHC supplements but I wont be taking the iodine ever again! Lol.

[@Original-fairy160]

@@westberry1 Well I am taking thyroid meds and I really think that is a big part of it. It takes a long time for the thyroid to heal so I'm doing everything right so that it will but without the thyroid meds I'm sure I would still feel very bad. The diet change and supplements I think just help the meds work better and I still have my bad days but they are very few and far between. Usually just happens if I eat poorly get too stressed or don't get enough sleep. I also take ashwagandha for stress and rhodiola for energy. They help a great deal. And I take certain supplements for inflammation (turmeric and nigella sativa) which seems to help keep my thyroid antibodies in check. I usually feel much worse if my antibodies are high.

[@Meltiqueful]

Kimberly, are you sure that was 650 mg or mcg? Detoxadine is not that high of a dose.

[@Original-fairy160]

My cholesterol was also very high which can be caused by low thyroid function. I'm taking COQ10 and a really great omega 3 supplement, also eating lots of healthy fats, fish, olive oil. Coconut oil and avocado. My cholesterol has improved significantly.

[@DarkAngel-cj6sx]

I cannot thank you enough how you made me aware of thyroid tests

[@mandeewilliams8686]

Also I have lost 50 pounds in less than 9 months. My TSH numbers are never out of range. Highest being 2.13 in November. I haven't used thyroid medication. I'm currently waiting to see my functional doctor for a follow up and a plan to get this under control. One thing that I have learned is the adaptogens such as cordyceps mushrooms helps lower TPO. Magnesium does as well.

[@BlueBlossomsBlues]

This probably means you have caught the condition early. For the ones further ahead where antibodies have wiped out most of the thyroid organ tissue and there is no way what is left of the thyroid to produce enough hormone - medication is not avoidable..

[@lindaperry7235]

Mandee So what are you on please? How much of each things do you take. Thanks

[@mandeewilliams8686]

@@lindaperry7235 what I've learned from multiple visits with functional doctor and endocrinologist is hashimoto's is a disease that starts in the gut. Get your gut in good health and the rest follows.

[@MiroBG359]

You need a lot more than than TSH test

[@annereset]

Thank You Dr. Childs for all the information you have provided. I received the results of an ultrasound of my thyroids...13 mm & 17 mm growth on my left and right thyroid gland, have taken Levothyroxine for over 12 years, with changes on prescription, by physician. Last ultrasound study indicated a TI-RADS 6 on the larger growth (require biopsy), your KZbin popped up as soon as I received the paperwork of the last ultrasound. Again, Thank You for all the information you are providing.

[@atlantica3544]

Now I'm thinking of taking Levo at bedtime so I don't worry these drug/supplement&food interactions w/Levo. Thank you for this helpful video.💙

[@The_New_Abnormal_World_Order]

After taking biotin for a couple of years this is the first time I'm hearing it can affect test results!!! This is not the first time I'm learning important info ages after I needed it. Next time I see the endocrinologist I will ask them if they even know about this and if so and why didn't they warn me?!

[@Godisgood3311]

Thank you!! I stopped my Hypo Thyroid meds 7 years ago and replaced it with plant based Whole Foods and 12.5 mg of Iodine from a company called Optimox. First month off meds and new life style, my TSH was 16, two months into my diet TSH was 9 and 4 months later TSH was 3.5. My Doc said see you in a year! January 2022 I thought, ummmm I feel great don’t need to take the Iodine pill so I stopped. In March my TSH was 16 😮!! I started taking 50mg of Iodine. In June TSH was 9 and in October it was 3.45!! I kept taking 50mg instead of going back to 12.5 mg. Last month my hair was falling drastically, brain fog, tiredness! I went to see my Doc, TSH was at 19! He wants to put me on meds but I explained it was TOO MUCH IODINE that caused it. I stopped Iodine all together to see if my high TSH will drop. I hope so! Doc is giving Biotin and B12 injections, my hair is falling allot less. I’m hopeful I will cure my thyroid with Whole Foods and low iodine dosage. Pleaseeeee listen to Doctor Childs! Don’t take high dosage of Iodine!! ❤

[@lilith2754]

Thanks for sharing your story. Did you take selenium with that 50mg iodine dosage ?

[@helenalderson6608]

Took low dose iodine with no appreciable change. Now I just try to eat fish now and then. Tried Armour Thyroid at the dose equivalent and was massively over corrected. Now using a glandular along with T4, and feel better than I ever have then on T4 alone (30 years on T4 and have always felt I was taking it for a number on a paper with no change in any symptom)

[@manuelojeda9144]

My wife has taken Spirulina, Selenium and kelp. She is doing well.😊

[@gamemaster-vy5xg]

Hi dear. I have a question😊. I have kelp too but dont know how to use. Can u share plz how your wife consume kelp. Im thyroid patient too

[@illpj]

Very informative ... thank you for all the work you do Dr Childs.

[@bettymk1]

My TSH has never been high. My T4 was slightly low initially but has steadily gotten lower without Synthroid.T3 is typically low. All other recommended tests are in range and at optimal levels. I'm miserable... depression, weight gain, tremendous fatigue... not even sure what to do anymore. 😢

[@Jennifer-ls5ke]

I was scared off using iodine supplements because I have Hashimotos. I did an iodine test and was deficient. It’s just as bad for the thyroid to be deficient in iodine, so please test iodine if you have thyroid issues. Don’t assume anything.

[@robeeenz]

Hi Dr. Childs- can you do a video on riboflavin’s impact on thyroid hormone? I’ve gone down a rabbit hole after I found out my riboflavin status is bad- which in turn is affecting my iron status tremendously which is impacting my thyroid

[@Falling_Star_Catcher]

I am hyothyroid due to ablation. I tested critically low on Vitamin D, so I was prescribed 50,000 IUs per week for 6 weeks. After that 1000 IUs per day. Now when I take the per day dose, I get super hot flashes and heart racing. I have high Ferritin and don't understand the why of that. I hope you talk about Zinc in Part II. Thank you, Dr. Westin. It's good to have you back on, and I am still laughing at the April Fool's joke. lol

[@drwestinchilds]

Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@anthonyaguilar6978]

Did the biotin work for you?

[@KitKatToeBeans]

1000 sounds like a lot..

[@Falling_Star_Catcher]

@@anthonyaguilar6978 If you were addressing me, I tried Biotin a long time ago and got anxiety. I am super sensitive to most meds and supplements. It seems to get worse as I get older. It sucks to be me.

[@Falling_Star_Catcher]

@@KitKatToeBeans People take wayyyy more than that every day to raise their levels. I couldn't do it because even the 5,000 IUs has me urinating every two minutes. lol

[@toniwright7217]

That was amazing, so good to hear the science behind the supplements and how it can effect you meds and blood tests. I am hypo and I'm on Levothyroxin, my doctor prescribed strong iron tablets and asked the receptionist can I take the tablets together and she said there is nothing in your notes to say otherwise. So I did and I became very ill, I wish I'd seen a video like this one at the time. Thank you 😊. I take my iron in the evening now and b12 but I am considering iodine but not sure if I should just buy iodised salt and add a little to my cooking.

[@dariusrucker2360]

I have been struggling with PCOS and lost of smell,I didn't know what to do felt so confused then a friend of mine introduce me to Dr iyaremoses on KZbin channel who helped me get back to normal.

[@winxclubstellamusa]

Never take iodine without taking selenium at the same time! I made that mistake and suffered immensely.

[@LeslieWilliams-o6z]

Talk about hyperthyroidism

[@tiagriffin6379]

i just had a partial thyroidectomy may 6th and was diagnosed with hashimotos so i appreciate all the information you put on here thank you (new subscriber) 🙂

[@nancyford8212]

Appreciate your special info.

[@maryamabbasi4988]

Great information! Thank you

[@dovydasnesvarbu7859]

Hey dr. Childs, I have 2 questions for you on Iodine, since you said that high doses of Iodine can inhibit thyroid's function or even cause autoimmunity. 1) What is your stance on say Japanese consuming ridiculously high amounts of iodine but having probably the best thyroid function in the world, least autoimmune thyroid problems ? 2) What is your stance on theory that some practitioners practically implement, saying that it's not the iodine that causes the problems, it's the damage from halogens that are inside the body from tap water, chemicals and other toxins, mainly excess fluorine, bromine and chlorine.They displace iodine in our bodies and intoxicate us. And when you take iodine in higher amounts your body is thus detoxing, which initially puts your body to detox phase which may last quite for some time and if your detox pathways aren't working you suffer a lot. But if you take care and detox well, you actually restore optimal function of the body and the thyroid. Will be waiting for your answers. Cheers!

[@jenniferbecca3050]

I follow Dr. David Brownstein's iodine protocol. I take between 25-50mg. My mom takes 50mg, as well. She did have Hypothyroidism. I have Hashimoto's that has been healing for the past 4 years. My Hashimoto's was caused by the Mirena IUD. My TSH went as high as 30 with supplementing with iodine. My TSH is currently around 11, as I still have elevated TPO; sitting at 60, but was at 400 in 2017. My mother's TSH only went up to 7 with iodine, and now she is off levothyroxine. Iodine has helped her diabetes, helped her NAFLD, and her eyebrows are growing back (she literally had no eyebrows). I stopping taking Levothyroxine in March 2021 as I was having side effects (excess daytime sweating, night sweats, acne). My vitiligo has been healing on its own, since I stopped Levo. Iodine has fixed my irregular cycles, raised my body temperature, corner of my eyebrows have grown back, no more sore breast, no more bloating, etc. Dr. David Brownstein, Dr. Jorge Flechas (retired), and Dr. Guy Abraham (deceased) are three of the most iodine literate doctors out there.

[@The_New_Abnormal_World_Order]

Your comment is really interesting, it's a shame no one responded. Can you let me know if you found out any more on this?? I tried taking a high strength of Lugol's iodine and had to stop because it made me feel awful...

[@dianeditonno3569]

@@The_New_Abnormal_World_Order You may feel terrible because the iodine is detoxing your body.

[@evedavey2475]

Very good question

[@Keep-on-ok]

Great point. I have a pool but I stay out of it because of the chemicals. I have already had half of my thyroid removed in August 2020. I am on a well so no chemicals are in my water. I stopped using fluoride toothpaste and mouthwash. I have a whole house R/O water system. Just trying to stay healthy. I see my endocrinologist every 6 months for blood tests.

[@lindam.crandall4584]

I been taking levothyroxine for many years one of my right side was remove my Doctor told me to take vitamin C, D3, B12 , calcium ,and iron because I become anemic, after a few months I got sick and hospitalized for three days hospital doctor told me to talk to my provider that iron should be taken out and should not take it anymore, even before I told my doctor that he is prescribing me so many medications and I refuse to take it , everything you mention all makes sense to me I was over medicated for wrong reason , thank you so much for clearing the effect on those medications on our thyroid

[@afrouzmoghimi9250]

Your thoughts on L Carnitine for people who has Hashimoto’s Hypothyroidism?!

[@lisaknieriem5852]

I’ve had a Hypothyroid for years now. Actually, my thyroid has never really been conclusively diagnosed. It’s “thought” I have Hashimoto’s but I don’t know for sure. Ketovore is how I try to eat. Biotin is in my daily Collagen and labs have revealed too high of T4 so my meds were reduced. Now I have fatigue, hair loss, and weight gain with mass brain fog. I will be letting my doctor know about the Biotin and labs. I’m desperate to feel normal. 🥺 Some energy, something to look forward to and joy would be nice to experience again. Thank you and I’ve subbed! 🙏

[@dariusrucker2360]

I have been struggling with PCOS and lost of smell,I didn't know what to do felt so confused then a friend of mine introduce me to Dr iyaremoses on KZbin channel who helped me get back to normal.

[@222-l6h]

Brain fog is so terrible 😢

[@ruthboaz3984]

Very informative video and comments!! Thank you Doctor and people who comments experiences bless you all

[@ms.ongnipotent]

Thank God I found your channel 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 Thank you for all this free info Dr. Childs.

[@sharichristovich5512]

Thank you so much! My doctor didn't tell me any of this!

[@bchantz3056]

In NZ we have iodised table salt is that an ok way to take it

[@Keep-on-ok]

No

[@norbiealpanta3874]

This by far is the most thorough explanation and most helpful vlog about minerals and it's effect on thyroid.. I just clicked SUBSCRIBE! ❤️ I Will be watching the rest of your videos Doc.. ☺️

[@jaderose5127]

Thankyou for your expertise. My GP said to avoid Iodine supplements when diagnosed with hypothyroidism but encouraged taking selenium.

[@drwestinchilds]

Common misconception. Iodine should not be avoided in thyroid disease.

[@jaderose5127]

Thankyou for your reply Sir. What doses of Iodine do you recommend. Are dietary additions good in the way of sea kelps etc....

[@drwestinchilds]

@@jaderose5127 www.restartmed.com/high-dose-iodine/

[@jenynz5334]

​@@drwestinchilds thank you for this resource. I couldn't find anything on kelp aside from it being a source few consume. I want to buy and consume some but was looking for advice.

[@trailurparkgurl3167]

What people don’t understand is that iodine is a critical component in thyroid function! You need it!

[@vajmango]

Does this information still apply if you're not on any kind of medication?

[@leigh1266]

I think I could have hair loss from an iodine deficiency but I would only want the lowest dose of iodine to be on the safe side! I always had really thick healthy hair but my hair started shedding a couple of years before I went into post menopause!! I wondered if my hair shedding was from having very low vit D 3 deficiency! I remember 15 years ago my vitamin D level was at 6. I just ordered sports research D 3 with k 2 5,000 mg. I'm still wondering if I have an iodine deficiency because my last blood test showed I had low iron. I just want my hair to stop shedding and my joints hurt bad especially in the morning!

[@LaughingblueSu]

Vit. D is great for my hair! Also a biotin supplement. I was to the point of considering a wig! But my hair is back, still thin and short, but enough I don't need a wig! I also rinse my hair in 1 tsp lemon juice in a cup of water. Then shampoo.

[@marthaallen5538]

Very informative...thank you ;)

[@bsilano]

I think I did it...I cause myself Hashimoto disease and swelling and pain and being treated by a Rheumatologist for Rheumatoid Arthritis but, I test negative for it for the past six month and my thyroid is through the roof! I was taking lugol's iodine liquid and just pouring it on and not knowing I need an exact dose and selenium. I did however just start taking selenium. I need a doctor like you I just started watching and subd you and going to look up where you are I'm in Philadelphia. I hope I can find you here. I guess from taking prednisone I just was diagnosed with osteoporosis and today started taking calcium. I wish you would have talked about that but, I look for that video you made. Thank you so much for the info!

[@carolineyunker369]

Dietary calcium (from food) is way better than taking calcium supplements. Look up Chris Kresser "Why You Should Stop Taking Calcium Supplements" on KZbin. My opinion.

[@cousinmartin]

Thank you for this video.

[@NintCondition]

What about Astaxanthin? I’ve heard it’s not to take if you have thyroid problems such as hypothyroidism? Can you please elaborate why this is?

[@rodrigsantsil]

Obviously if iron is demanded by your thyroid glands to function well, if you don't take enough of it, it impacts your thyroid. It's my case, which was why I switched chicken breast for shank 6 times a week. My ferritin level was at 43 as opposed to 200 for a sports guy.

[@Neelimadar]

Please let me know about collagen supplements.

[@ktskyed5770]

I now have Grave's disease after I took mega doses of iodine per instruction from medical doctors on KZbin, after reading The Iodine Crisis, and reading several studies on the benefits of it.

[@vicmac6323]

Is it ok to use moringa powder

[@thcislife]

Thyroid symptoms are horrible I can't wait to see my doctor next week I have all early symptoms of hypothyroidism 😭 I'm losing hair and feeling cold body muscles aches I hope I don't also have Hashimoto as well

[@susanreed7315]

Thank you for this information. I have been struggling with getting a plan in place and have been taking Iodine to try and boost my Thyroid function and help me try to re store my health, after a partial thyroidectomy due to several large non cancerous nodules that were restricting my ability to swallow, eight months ago. I know about the Biotin, but not until after I got an abnormal test result and was asked after the fact, if I was taking Biotin as a supplement. I have historic test results that show the difference that Biotin played in giving me a false test result. Your videos have been very helpful, it seems like I’m having to educate my endocrinologist so that he will look beyond the basic TSH # test results!

[@josephmara4781]

I was curious if ginseng has any negative or positive effect on the thyroid, specifically, if taking thyroid medication, such as levothyroxine?

[@mehe3087]

So is Armour and NDT ok? I have Hashimotos and low thyroid for over 20 years and I just get more confused on what I should and shouldn’t be doing. I have been to so many Doctors over the years. I will download your resources.

[@Eclipse2-l8f]

Dr Ken Berry has a video on the use of iodine. He recommends 1-3 drops daily. Pretty sure he didn't say to take selenium with it. I'm not on thyroid meds, but started taking recently for all the other benefits he talked about. Now I'm so confused!!!

[@Patty-vn8kn]

I just started taking Blue Bonnet thyroid booster. It contains iodine, selenium, plus the thyroid glandular along with several other ingredients. I’ve also been checking my basal temperature every morning and was surprised to see how low it is. 95.5 - 97 degrees. It’s only been a week so I’ll give it some more time. Thanks for your input.

[@trishVinaykumar]

I have hypothyroidism took iodine 250 mcg two capsules! Just two! And I started getting palpitations and I have lost weight I had gained a lot of weight but chest pains and headache , stomach upset all symptoms of iodine overdose and my throat kind of felt dry and felt a bit inflamed! I’m so glad I found this video and now will never take iodine just like that! Ever! Thanks for letting us know.

[@TheAimlesslyWanderingSoul]

I’m a 59 yr old female that had a total thyroidectomy and I’m losing hair. I’m taking Synthroid. I also have pancreatitis, diverticulosis, NAFLD, and anxiety. What can I take to regrow my hair back? Biotin supplements??

[@montanacrone8984]

Where would be the best place to get competent care?

[@yayajlupo]

What about massive doses of kelp .was recommended back in the day for bodybuilding uses

[@dianewarner9727]

Thanks for all your videos! These are so helpful and informative. I have hypothyroidism. I had already been taking a few supplements for many years...mainly D3, krill oil, turmeric, and ashwaganda. But I decided to add a supplement that my chiropractor suggested, called Thyroid Complex by Medi Herb. It does have 300 mcg's of iodine, but no selenium. At my next doctor visit a week later, I was told flat out not to take it because of the iodine. She said too much iodine can cause...goiter...? So I stopped taking it and returned it to my chiropractor. But according to you, 300 mcg's of iodine would not be overdosing. I have also been supplementing my diet with 2 or 3 Brazil nuts per day, because I have read that 2 or 3 Brazil nuts per day will provide the daily amount of selenium that your body needs....is this true?

[@MrsPaulaTorres]

I have ALL of the supplements from MM’s boom & I learn it doesn’t matter what we take of our absorption is nil, starting to take ACV capsules with protein/fat meals to increase stomach acid as low stomach acid is a problem in hashimotos/hypothyroidism causing malabsorption/constipation etc

[@debbriggs5811]

does biotin only interfere with thyroid tests or what other tests does it interfere with.

[@sashaafify1959]

Honest question here-What’s the point of taking a thyroid glandular that no longer has thyroid hormones? I’ve tried Armour, NP Thyroid, Synthroid, Cytomel and even though my labs looked great I still felt horrible. I took it upon myself to take the equivalent strength of Thyro-Gold from New Zealand which is dedicated bovine thyroid glandular and it worked much better for me. I wonder how many people have had the same experience…

[@The_New_Abnormal_World_Order]

Interesting. I have often thought I'd like to try the desiccated thyroid but have no idea how to get hold of it where I am.

[@annajames8122]

Should I take zinc and selenium? Im taking Vit K2 n D3 and also magnesium. Ive hyper thyroidism.

[@superbfrenchies2465]

Hi Dr Childs. Do you ever talk about thyroid nodules?

[@Keep-on-ok]

Please cover using castor oil packs to shrink thyroid nodules. I had half my thyroid removed BEFORE I found out that the castor oil could have helped me. The nodules were not cancerous.

[@frajidun9407]

Thanks so much

[@shannon_w.]

Thank you this was so informative! I take both calcium and biotin everyday!

[@drwestinchilds]

No problem!

[@latinaalma1947]

I take a multivitamin with iron....my internist put me on iron but my endochrinologist took me off the iron...am on Levothyroxine now I understand why. I was taking them 12 hours apart. Same with my multivitamin. MY endochrinologist out me on Biotin for my hair loss. SO I will avoid Biotin 3 days before tests!

[@shannon_w.]

@@latinaalma1947 thank you so much for this info. My old primary doctor left the practice so I have a new one and she had my thyroid level tested and my level were through the roof so she lowered my Levo dose but I still don’t feel right. I guess it’s just a matter of trying till we get the right dose 😉

[@MrTruth111]

dont take calcium!! take silica.

[@Jillian_40]

Research the dangers of taking calcium. There are no studies that prove it even helps your bones, there's a huge risk of people having either a heart A or stroke. Doctors push it still.

[@salialnashie5111]

I also have hyperthyroidism, the doctor put me on 5 mg, then 10, then 20 mg of methamazole , I just started with 20 mg 15 days ago, I have a blood test coming mid June , I cut gluten, dairy, coffee, processed food, clean eating, like chicken , leafy greens, almond butter, small amounts of unsalted nuts, berries a lot. Thank you for the information, I didn’t know about the calciu and the iron, good to know, I am taking some supplements that they are made of whole food, also taking liposomal glutathione, zink, selenium and some herbs that they say it helps to suppress the thyroid hormones like buggleweed, lemon balm and motherworth. The symptoms are less for sure, the fatigue, anxiety, hot flashes, muscle ache, foggy mind,, much better. Let’s see what the blood work say. Please anyone have good information or advice about over active thyroid, let us know . Thank you everyone for sharing

[@gailmccown3914]

Do iron and calcium also interfere with methimazole?

[@cheriecastillo6251]

Thank you so much for the information I'm taking calcium I just wanna clarify that I need to take my Vitamins after 4 hours?Is it correct?

[@irenekodac3511]

This is very helpful. I have restless legs at night which have gotten better with Levothyroxine, but not completely. Iron is recommended for restless legs (one possible cure that is) but it didn't always work for me most probably because I was not taking it correctly. So thank you very much for the info.

[@waslagurja2495]

Thanks doctor

[@miabeia3117]

What do you think about Brewers yeast? I usually put it in my cocoyo yogurt for B vitamins? Thanks so much for another informative video! I’m taking Armour Thyroid.. I have low Thyroid and went to my Naturopath and she took me off of it and tried to do it with detoxadine plus selenium and zinc and it just didn’t work for me.. I eat a plant based diet but I have added in pastured raised and fed organic eggs as well as some wild salmon and sardines. Hopefully it won’t cause me to have high cholesterol now because I never have in the past.

[@allanovikova1592]

Linda Gasper Hi, how many mg of selenium do you take? Thank you

[@miabeia3117]

Alla Novikova I’m taking 200 mcg

[@anthonyaguilar6978]

Thx for this video

[@tahirarafiq7617]

Thank you very much Dr for very helpful information I was going to get some of them ,now listening to your video I will be very careful. Iv had this problem for the last 25 years and iv been going around in circles, thanks

[@simonamarcoci6873]

Very interesting information! Thank you. I took a prenatal multivitamin that contains iron, biotin and iodine. My TSH was 0.01 and T4 was over the limit. I stopped the prenatal and repetet the test in 2 weeks. My TSH increased to 0.02 and T4 is normal. Is ithis the effect of the prenatal?

[@sandbar3000]

And what about L-Tyrosine? I was told to take this and I Am taking a selenium supplement. I learned about that in 2012.

[@y.t.a180]

Me too but I can't find it in pharmacy?!?! Spain I THINK I GOT IT BEFORE. Can't remember. :-/:

[@AmronZeravla-ds4uf]

Thank you

[@joannadavis6716]

I am highly allergic to iodine ingested internally. It took my endocrinologist a year to correct my thyroid function after I was given a GI swallow following surgery that was iodine, Gastographin. Black box warning not to give it to someone who is allergic to iodine. Spent 5 extra days in the hospital getting over the allergic reaction.

[@celestecastellanis5909]

I have hyperthyroidism (graves) There’s not much help for this condition I don’t take any supplements because I’m afraid to do more harm then good What kind of vitamins are recommended for people like me???

[@AmandaAmanda-sh8lx]

I had a ct scan with iodine contrast and had graves afterwards.

[@debbywilliams68]

You need to read Dr. Brownsteins books! Lugols is a safe and very effective iodine to use with selenium and Celtic salt.

[@lyssabloom3964]

Dr Eric berg has wonderful info❤

[@lisamariestarcher1365]

What are your thoughts on the iodine supplement Iodoral?

[@markpatrick295]

Is it safe to take NAC along with my 88mcg of levothyroxine?

[@ohfifi]

I agree with excessive iodine!!!! JS health hair and energy has an extremely high dose of iodine (275mcg). The recommended dose for pregnant women is 250mcg max! I was taking this for 3 years cos it was advertised for hair growth. It was only until now that I realised this was it was that that was causing very high thyroid antibodies! I’ve immediately stopped that and started increasing my selenium intake (100mcg)

[@luckylondon8291]

My TSH is 3 … how much iodine is should take to overcome heavy periods and Migrane

[@koconnell1444]

I have a 2" cm module on my throid..can Diet help shrink the Module?

[@conniehubbell7383]

I am a kidney patient and don't eat much meat. My iron level is NORMAL! because I am old fashioned and cook all meals in cast iron pans. When you use acid foods in cast iron, like tomatoes, it puts iron from the pan into your food.!! Use iron pans and you won't need supplements

[@darlasutton9625]

Got off Armour thyroid 7 days ago. Have heart palpations and have had heart cath, stress test, heart monitor and NO ONE has been able to figure out WHY I'm having them. They do seem to be better now that I'm off of Armour but time will tell. I'm trying to add and eliminate things and fix myself which is not fun. 😢🙄

[@MR-luna303]

I just learned about the biotin about a month ago from your video. Thanks for that! My test results always show that I have too much TSH even though I continue to feel horrible & cant lose weight for the life of me. I’m always freezing & have estrogen dominance! 🙄

[@gigafia5358]

This is exacly me. High TSH,negative anti tpo, estrogen dominance,candida and mercury toxicety.need to work on the liver and get esteogen out,and alo work on gut health.Thyroid hormones is converted in the liver and gut

[@melaniewilliams3392]

OMG!!!! I honestly did not know that about biotin. I may need to tell my doctor that I need to redo my most recent labs.

[@cristinadriviera8144]

@@gigafia5358 + So sad hearing all the things you have to do- SAME HERE! But how exactly does one attempt this???

[@gigafia5358]

@@cristinadriviera8144 from what I am understanding,my underlying problem for thyroid and adrenal problems,is mercury toxicity and Sibo. I also have low stomach acid and poor liver function. What is your problem with your thyroid??maby I can help. You need to take steps to get stomach acid up and take steps to get your liver working better,use the right foods,supplements,and herbs. Also I know saunas are helpfull and castor oil packs over the liver

[@cristinadriviera8144]

@@gigafia5358 + thanks so much for your reply!!! I'm about to do a complete thyroid test. I intuitively feel mine is same as yours. I just recently got beteaine and choline /inositol- WHAT TO DO FOR CANDIDA??? Is that the cause of liver problem in the first place???

[@zsaperez]

Would vitamin k2 be an issue for thyroid ( the Vitamin k2 is taken with Vitamin D3)?

[@jenniferbecca3050]

I haven't had a problem with k2. K2 just tells the calcium to stay in the bones and out of the arteries and soft tissue. Also, you should be take magnesium with D3 has well.

[@LinaaaDK]

Is glutathione supplements okay for thyroid patient?

[@barbaragray4309]

Very good video THANK YOU SO MUCH.....DR CHILD

[@drwestinchilds]

Welcome!

[@desgoulding7154]

Many thanks. For the great video mate. I have nodule and enlarged Throide need biopsy on four grade 4 I have stopped aspirin but still on calcium. May need to stop this as well I have neck condition c 3/4 4/5 6/7 been advised to have fusion But won’t to risky. This affects hands and arms fingers. However I have had voice change feel like I can’t breath at night.

[@gif24gt60]

Is 1 tablespoon of blackstrap molasses ok for the natural iron content?

[@MayankJairaj]

ty for the vid doc, will consuming iodised salt affect hypo? there is no amount written on the back of the salt packet

[@katiedid1851]

Learning from you. New sub Thank you. I am taking a daily dose of 150mcg, and making sure I get my zinc and selenium/3 brazil nuts.

[@letsrecite7418]

How are you doing on this and do you take levothyroxine with it? I am taking selenium, I also have bought 150mcg of iodine but unsure whether to take it while I am on levothyroxine.

[@sandrawhitmore8329]

Ive had my thyroid gland burned out with iodine treatment .

[@lynej2011]

How are you doing? My doctor recommended radioactive iodine and I am petrified. Are you hypo now?

[@anamariabaldwin9859]

By the way Dr, I am taking your weight loss bundle. I just asked a question above. Thank you.

[@oldschool9840]

I was told 20+ years ago that i had low thyroid. My doctor never took a blood test or anything. I just took him at his word. He put me on levothyroirine. Years later, I saw lawsuits on these meds and read an article on how, with prolonged use, it can bring on osteoporosis and lupus. Here, it is 20 years later, and I was diagnosed with both. Sometimes, my neck will swell, and I get small nodes and tell him I will go home and take seakelp, and the swelling goes down every time. He told me not to touch seakelp at all. What do you think? I now have Hashimoto's . I use very little seakelp.

[@Brina882]

Thanks for the informative video Dr. Child’s, please keep up the great work! I’ve had radioiodine treatment done a year ago (former graves) and I am now on 125mcg eltroxin a day & it’s super stable. I recently purchased a product to help reduce stress and anxiety containing 300 mg ashwangandha.. I hear mixed things - can this be harmful to take 6 hours apart from the thyroid meds daily? Thanks so much

[@dariusrucker2360]

I have been struggling with PCOS and lost of smell,I didn't know what to do felt so confused then a friend of mine introduce me to Dr iyaremoses on KZbin channel who helped me get back to normal.

[@oduma9803]

Hello, i just got my labs back and my doctor said my T3 is elevated, i have not seen the results yet, i have been feel bad , all the symptoms you saying about T3 am having it. At first , i thought i was having a premenopausal symptoms. But looking at your videos enlighten me . What can i do about my T3 elevated. My body is not the same like before.

[@grrriallen7192]

I had parathyroid surgery and one was removed due to a small cyst. I now have to take massive amounts of Calcium to avoid hair loss and bone pain. I have to take 6 giant pills a day - I split it into 2 doses to make it possible to swallow it all. What the heck am I supposed to do since I take levothyroxine. NOW WHAT

[@margaretgeorge6511]

I read a book where it said you cannot live without iodine and I did the protocol with selenium, magnesium vitamin c, vitamin b2/b3 and doing the salt loading. I started out 6.5 mg till I got up to 50mg. Did this for approx. six months. Eventually my heart started racing away my thyroid swelled I lost 22 pounds I was anxious. I went to the Dr and was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, graves disease and a goiter. Wish I never would of taken the iodine.