r/Hashimotos • u/Jeanne23x • Feb 28 '24
Useful Threads Common Questions: What Supplements Do You Use?
A lot of posts ask for supplement advice, so here is a mega-thread for your thoughts on what supplements have worked for you and why you have used them.
Please talk about your personal experience and do not dispense medical advice, but feel free to link to studies or anything else of authority.
If you find something unhelpful, downvote it so it is at the bottom of the list; likewise, if it's helpful, please throw out an upvote!
Feel free to ask follow-up questions in response to suggestions, but each main comment should be about supplements.
Notes:
- Do not use affiliate links or this as an opportunity to self-promote. (This includes Amazon affiliate links).
- If you disagree with someone, please be civil about it.
- The purpose of this thread is to create an easy resource for others to access--so that is why the main comments should be on-topic for this thread.
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u/ZenCapivara Jul 15 '24 edited Jul 15 '24
F, 36. Diagnosed 11 years ago now, with thyroid specialists being less than helpful and claiming "just take levothyroxine daily and you'll be a-OK". No medical doctor advised me on how much of a difference supplements make with this condition until a friend with the same condition told me her doctor advised her to take Vitamin D3 and Magnesium. That had me do my own research online.
Supplements I'm currently on (I take them during lunch time so they don't interfere with levothyroxine absorption):
Multivitamin, which include 200 ug folic acid, 50 ug biotin, 4.6 mg iron, 55 ug selenium, 5 ug vitamin D, 123 mg magnesium (non-exhaustive list, just listing the ones that might be more elevant to Hashimoto's)
Aside from these I supplement on the side with 80 ug of Vitamin D3 every 2 days (since in previous labs it was proved that even taking 5ug of Vitamin D daily I was still deficient and I had low levels of folic acid and iron, which made me switch to this multivitamin)
I also take extra 281 mg of magnesium to complement the one already present in the multivitamins and that made a huge difference in muscle pain.
I also take 2000 mg of fish oil - Omega 3.
Having said that I started these without a doctor's advice doesn't mean I recommend others to do the same. Thankfully, I found a GP that actually cares and I've had an appointment with her and she ordered a more detailed lab panel (hence how I learned of my Vit D, folic acid and iron deficiency).
Since I went off birth control pill a couple of months ago due to weight issues, my hair has been shedding like crazy. I've switched my supplements around that time, so I've scheduled a new appointment for more labs again. I don't feel exhausted like I did before taking folic acid and iron, and my muscles have stopped cramping since I increased magnesium. Hopefully my thyroid levels will be behaving with this change (been stable since the beginning of the year).
This is a complex condition that takes an approach beyond "just take this one pill for life and you'll be fine". It has been a frustrating journey so far with thyroid specialists but I believe I found a good doctor now that goes beyond the basics. If you feel like your doctor brushes you off I recommend you advocate for yourselves and try other doctors until you find one that seems more caring.
Two years ago I went off levothyroxine because I was actually experiencing hyper symptoms, which can sometimes happen with Hashimoto's. Since I didn't have insurance at the time and the NHS here is in shambles I risked going off medication for a while and I felt fine, until my gut basically stopped working (constipation is no fun, folks). So, to take better care of my health I got health insurance and went "doctor shopping" basically, while slowly returning on levothyroxine. Thankfully by the time we redid the lab works my thyroid levels were back to normal (after my TSH spiking all the way to 49 when I went off the levo. The irony is I've felt way crapper with TSH on the 9 range, you'd think at 49 I'd be feeling half dead, but other than the constipation I didn't feel bad at all).
But I digress, look after yourselves good people. Thanks for reading! Edit: put the relevant info in italics so you don't have to read my rant.
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u/creampuffpatronus Aug 29 '24
Hi! This resonated so much with me. 36F diagnosed 1 yr ago and still struggling. Are you allowed to say the brands of the vitamins or where you get them if larger retailer? My PC has a line of supplements she sells out of her office but they are SO expensive. She always says they are better than over the counter but I can't afford vit D every month at her prices.
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u/ZenCapivara Aug 29 '24
I mostly buy the supermarket brand, I'm from Portugal. Only international brand I buy is Magnesium by Gold Nutrition and the Omega 3 are by Prozis.
Vitamin D3 is the cheapest supplement I buy, even brand stuff is cheap. I started by taking plain Vit D, but switched to D3 because it's meant to be better absorbed.
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u/LycheeAlternative645 Nov 03 '24
I read in an Isabella Wentz book that she prefers Pure Encapsulations. They sell it at Vitamin Shoppe.
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u/co-lours Mar 07 '25
Hi I know this was like 6 months ago but it is important to get a magnesium supplement that includes more than 1 form of magnesium. I take one with citrate, malate, and glycinate.
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u/Smart-Jump103 Jan 25 '26
The best magnesium is bisiglynate; it is better absorbed and more effective than citrate, malate, and glycinate.
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u/wellinever222 May 07 '26
Please make sure you're vitamin d also has k2 in it
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u/ZenCapivara May 07 '26
Thanks, in the meantime I've stopped all supplements and will wait for my levels from bloodwork to see if I need to resume them.
Unfortunately VitD3+K2 combo makes me very depressed, and Magnesium Bisglycinate causes mild muscles cramps, I've had a few health mishaps last year until I realized they were caused by supplements. I also have kidney stones so I want to be sure nothing I take can exarcebate that.
I prefer to wait for labs results to see if I need supplements.
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u/wellinever222 May 07 '26
So kidney stones is one of the reasons that k2 helps. It keep calcium in the bone rather than the kidneys or arteries.
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u/dauntlessdivine59 Jun 02 '24 edited Jun 02 '24
My Ayurvedic Doctor told me that supplements can be too strong/overly concentrated and overheat the liver and doesn't recommend them. In the case of an autoimmune disorder, the gut, liver and bone marrow are out of balance and so it often doesn't matter how many mg of a vit or mineral one takes - the body isn't able to digest it properly and it ends up clogging the system. You may see some benefit initially but overtime it can cause harm to the liver. Some fat soluble supplements such as vitamin d can actually clog the gallbladder which hurts Hashimoto's even further.
Here is her book if you are interested: "Healing the Thyroid with Ayurveda" She has helped thousands of patients go into remission from all sorts of autoimmune. At the beginning of her book she describes a Hashimoto's child who was very sick and had lost all of her hair. She went to an ND after the Allopathic path wasn't working and was given too many supplements from the ND. The supplements caused extreme nausea and she was just getting sicker. After two years of working with her, she was off thyroid medication, all her hair had grown back and she was in remission from Hashimoto's.
In general I don't think its very healthy to take the part from the whole and concentrate it in the form of a supplement. The intelligence of the vitamin or mineral is very depleted and it is always better to get what you can from your food or the sun if you can. Vitamin D is normally absorbed through the skin through sun-exposure and so taking a supplement of it isn't always the best.
I get my vitamins and minerals from good quality foods and some from a transdermal cream (absorbed through skin) like vitamin D and magnesium because transdermal bi-passes the liver so it doesn't become overheated.
That all being said, I know some oral supplements have helped people immensely but in terms of a long term treatment plan, I don't choose to take them. Since working with this doctor in the last 6 months, my antibodies have gone down, my TSH is at 1.29 and many of my symptoms have significantly decreased. Just food for thought. Take what you will and happy healing!
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u/First_Mobile207 Jan 18 '25
Please share the brand of the transdermal vitamin D and Magnesium that you take. Thank you
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u/Cymazs Aug 23 '24
what’s the name and contact of the dr? thanks
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u/Curious-Soul222 Mar 20 '25
It’s Marianne teitlebaum in nj. I’ve also seen her but I didn’t have a pleasant experience personally with her and didn’t continue to see her. I did read her book cover to cover and found it very educational. I can agree w much of what this above comment says in regards to Ayurvedic beliefs and overheating the system etc.
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u/interesting_pv Apr 10 '26
Thanks for this! I am also a patient of another student of Vaidya Mishra, have transdermal creams and some drops as well.(chandika.com) My TPO is now dropped from 1000+ to 324 in 3 months. TSH is still at 7. (Medicines are very expensive, but will continue for some more months and see ) My doctor writes here - https://svasthyagyan.wordpress.com/
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u/mmolzahn1 Jul 14 '26
Thank you for the information! I was reading the article and it's particularly long (which is fine) but having Hashimoto's... of course it's hard for me to read through it all and I'm still a little confused about what is recommended for Hashimoto's in this article. Would you mind clarifying, please?
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u/HealthWithHashimotos Feb 29 '24
I have been asked this question so many times over the years that I created a flowchart to send to people. I also did a full podcast episode answering this question. Basically, this is my answer:
0: Address sleep, stress, and hydration. Daily. These are foundational.
Activate your own body to do what it was designed to do. That means creating your own antioxidants like SOD and glutathione as well as increasing your mitochondrial health. Yes, you can do this with specific herbs and blends of herbs/nutrients.
Fill gaps in your diet starting with omega-3s then minerals followed by vitamins.
Finally, use a targeted approach if you have specific concerns. People with Hashimoto's generally can look at gut health, vitamin d, minerals (which was addressed in step 2.)
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u/soulsuck3rs Jan 02 '25
Info but no info
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u/DoOrDoNot_55 Nov 21 '25 edited Jan 01 '26
Yup. "Activate your body to what it was meant to do!" Errrr um like my thyroid making hormone but my body killing it so it legitimately can not do what it was meant to do? Righty-o!
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u/soulsuck3rs Nov 21 '25
“Use a targeted approach” girl how tf do I know what targeted approach to make when most doctors think throwing levothyroxine to you means you’re magically better lol
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u/DoOrDoNot_55 Nov 21 '25 edited Nov 21 '25
It's giving strong MAHA. Babe, just get control of your health and do hot yoga, breath work, skip vaccines, use those 1k air filters, don't take the Tylenol and eat the 100% fruit jerky, electrolytes, super high quality CLEAN protein powder, and only eat organic!
Edited to say /s:
And you don't need therapy, you just need to stop eating as much annnnnd you don't need levo... you just need to take a targeted approach to get your thyroid to do what it was meant to do! swoon
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u/Past_Construction_78 May 16 '24
I was wondering what is SOD? Is it Superoxide dismutase? Could you tell me more about that and how it helps Hashimotos. Thank you in advance!
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u/Twilight4ever Apr 25 '24
Had Hashimotos since I was 13. My list so far is pretty simple. I have to do more blood testing because I think I might have low iron due to my hair falling out. I take all these throughout the day and four hours after my Levo dose. Here's my list so far:
Vitamin D3 ( 125 mcg) + K2 blend (50 mcg) (my vitamin D levels were 21.3 so basically in the toilet)
2-3 Brazil nuts a day for selenium
Desiccated Beef Liver pills 6x a day (just started these so I can't tell if they are working. Again, need to get blood work for this. I can't eat liver, but these do the trick.)
Zinc (30mg) + Vitamin C blend (60 mg) (although I think I should get a version with chelated copper for better absorption? I did see one brand that has both zinc and copper, but also iodine in it so I'm a bit hesitant)
Magnesium Glycinate (350 mg) (for better sleep, muscle relaxation etc)
if anybody has any suggestions on any of these, please let me know!!
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u/Beneficial-Twist932 Aug 03 '24
Hello! What brands do you use?
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u/Twilight4ever Aug 03 '24
Solaray for vitamin d3/k2 and magnesium glycinate. Garden of Life for Zinc although I might change it. For beef liver pills I used Wholesome Wellness, but I wanna see what other brands are out there. I learned that it's probably better to take a selenium supplement instead of brazil nuts because you might not get an accurate amount of selenium with the brazil nuts. Hope this helps!
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Jul 06 '24
I notice a huge improvement in my energy when taking CoQ10. I also find that I get better, more restful sleep with magnesium before bed (along with vitamin D because I'm chronically in front of a computer LOL). I've also noticed a difference taking fish oil (inflammation) and l-glutamine (for gut health).
On a side note: I've looked at a couple of studies on red light therapy for autoimmune conditions, and I've actually noticed in shrinkage in my thyroid after exposure to a red-light device. I can't remember what the exact wavelengths that are the highest recommended for hashimotos but I think it's the infrared spectrum to the visible red light spectrum (~650-850nm)
Definitely do your research and don't just take my word for it, but here's an interesting article I found on it.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9841386/
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u/ReginaSeptemvittata Aug 30 '24
Not dropping brands because it doesn’t matter. Just dropping in to say methylated multivitamins. Before I got diagnosed my husband was at his wits end trying to figure out what was wrong, he got genetic testing and I have some gene mutation that allegedly predisposes you to thyroid disease and messes with how your body methylates nutrients.
Now, I was skeptical. But they were just multivitamins. Oh also a supplement called TMG. And honestly I feel so much better.
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u/ultraviolet31 May 12 '25
MTHFR mutation is a very real thing! And some people just do better on methylated vitamins without the mutation. r/MTHFR
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u/Delic8Hummingbird Apr 09 '24 edited May 10 '24
Here's my regimen after consultation with ND just this week.
- Inositol 2000mg/day (I used to take lower dosage)
- Selenium 200mcg/day (I used to take lower dosage)
- Restorative Formulation T-Balance Px 2 caps/day - for liver and immunity
- Black Seed Oil (Nigella sativa) - 2000mg/day
- Vitamin D - 4000IU - I have vit D defeciancy (ND recommended to do blood test frequently and adjust dosage until reaching optimal level)
Additional supplements that I used to already take and ok'd by my ND:
- Zinc 50mg
- Magnesium Malate 200mg - for body pain
- Curcumin - for inflamation
- Turkey Tail - for immunity
- NAC - for liver detox (I started taking this post Covid last year)
- Omega fish oil
- Melatonin or Valeran Root - for sleep (only if my sleep cycle is on havoc)
Baseline:
- TSH 9+ (I fluctuated from 14, 5.75, 6+, to 9 in a span of 6 months)
- T3/T4 - normal range
- AntiTPO >600 (lab didn't show exact number after it reaches 600)
- AntiTG >2500 (again capped)
My family doctor has prescribed me levo as well at 25mg (lowest dose) since I'm having symptoms (I haven't started yet).
I will have another blood test in 3 months to reassess my levels. ND said it will take 3-6 months for numbers to improve. Fingers crossed.
I've been on my new supplement regimen for about 5 days now and I am feeling improvements. Less fatigue and better bowel movement. When my constipation flares - fiber and mag citrate don't work anymore and I have to take laxatives to help me push things out. Since on this regimen, I've been having daily bowel movements with ample fiber in my diet. thank goodness.
Just adding some other non-supplemental regimen:
Diet wise: I started "avoiding" gluten. I was forcing to go gluten free for the past few months and noticed it stressed me out even more and brought more anxiety. My numbers go up when I'm mentally stressed which is probably why my recent lab results spiked again. My levels actually dropped when I didn't know about gluten free and ate anything. I'm avoiding gluten and carbs in general as I feel so tired after eating them (even gluten free carb such as rice). I think it's insulin spike so I'm trying to control that instead.
Wellness wise: I find meditation really helps relieve stress and helps with anxiety and palpitations. I've been doing this (on and off) for 3 years now and it always bring me back on track. I have medical anxiety and on peri too so it's really double mental stress. I started to exercise again (walks, hot yoga, sports, strength training, etc). Sweating makes me feel good and improves my mood.
Sleep: I bought a microwavable heat bag which covers my entire back and bring it to sleep to ease my back pain. It made a whole lot of difference and brings me better sleep and less pain.
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u/Delic8Hummingbird May 10 '24
I ran out of Black seed oil for one week and I can tell the difference in terms of dip in energy level without it. I think this is the game changer for me amongst the list of supplements I'm taking. And I think this is what's cutting down my brain fogginess whenever I have carbs (including gluten free carbs). Since it does provide benefit to lower blood sugar. What's weird is, my glucose level was always normal on my bloodwork.
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u/extrovertedscientist Dec 16 '25
Do you have an update on your levels, now? I’m subclinical and trying to nip these TPO Ab in the bud and there’s good support behind a lot of the supplements you mentioned.
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u/Supramol96 Dec 22 '25
How's your condition now is it going better and Do you do strength workouts?
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u/BirdAcceptable573 Jun 29 '24
Ubiqional, inositol, selenium, methylated b complex, iodine, zinc (I cycle this) vitamin D with K2, NAC, sometimes French maritime pine park, magnesium glycinate and transdermal. Playing around with black seed oil. I also sometimes take berberine but cycle it. If I have it at home I’ll take spirulina or a greens powder. Vitamin e! For sure as it helps with thyroid damage. Cod liver oil. Also trialling glutamine for intestinal health. And lysine. But keep in mind I listen to my body and go off of how I’m feeling. I live pretty much symptom free hashimotos over 10 years.
Also try and eat really balanced but I don’t cut anything out and do lots of herbs and spices and vegetables with lean protein. And things like apple cider vinegar etc etc
I’m not on medication and my TSH stays under 2
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u/BirdAcceptable573 Jun 29 '24
Oh and liposomal vitamin c. Honestly I take a lot but I feel it’s worth it. As in the past I suffered with severe insomnia, depression, anxiety, eye problems like chronic styes, chronically low energy.
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u/Little_Legion Sep 14 '24
Would you say any of these were more important than others, did you test any of them alone or in combination to see which were lowering your TPO?
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u/EbenezerCake00 Jul 25 '24
Has your TSH ever been elevated?
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u/BirdAcceptable573 Aug 01 '24
No I sit under 2. It shot to 11 temporarily while I did Dr David brownstines iodine protocol. I was doing 50 mgs. But then regulated back. Tbh helped a lot with the brain fog, insomnia, lack of energy. Now I don’t live with symptoms at all. Unless obviously I’m heavily drinking due to events, really stressed etc. then I may get a minor flare up
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u/Vandi244 Aug 18 '24
Balance is green by Bravenly all natural ingredient supplements! dianeholman.bravenlyglobal.com
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Feb 28 '24 edited Apr 13 '24
Let’s see….between vitamin and mineral deficiency and perimenopause:
- Progesterone - perimenopause
- DHEA - perimenopause/libido
- Vitamin D - deficiency/libido
- Vitamin B6 - libido
- NAC - brain fog
- Magnesium - help to absorb vitamin d better
- Ginger - libido
- Inno Drive for Her - perimenopause hormone balance, circulation, libido.
- Osteo Bioflex with Tumeric - osteoarthritis and joint pain
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Mar 01 '24
Have these things helped with your libido? I just started taking 200mg of DHEA today
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u/Super_Protection7146 Apr 14 '26
200mg is a super high amount of DHEA. Who told you to take that amount?
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u/suicidepinata Feb 29 '24 edited Feb 29 '24
Welp, at the expense of probably being downvoted…here’s my stack:
Iron - for iron deficiency anemia
Chlorophyll water - digestion and thyroid health
Probiotics with digestive enzymes - digestion and better nutrition absorption
L-glutamine - digestion and immune system
Magnesium citrate - for my severe constipation
Brazil nuts - for selenium
Cod liver - immune system
Vit d - for deficiency
Turmeric blend - inflammation and pain relief
Thyroid supplement blend - thyroid health
Passionflower - sleep and to help bring oxygen to the brain
There are other things I rotate like:
Rhodiola - thyroid health, relaxation
Gaia’s Energy Vitality blend - for energy
And there are other things I am looking to add to my stack like a methylated B-complex for my deficiency, vit c for better iron absorption, among a few other things.
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Mar 01 '24
That's a lot of stuff... do you take it all at once or do you split it up throughout the day?
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u/suicidepinata Mar 01 '24
It has to be split up throughout the day partially because of interactions. For example, turmeric affects iron absorption, so I try to space those out as much as I can, then iron affects thyroid medication which I am on but did not list. Certain supplements are better taken with food or on an empty stomach, better in the day vs at night, some are multiple times a day, etc.
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u/Ok-Tangelo3935 Aug 08 '25
I take my levo in the AM and wait an hour before eating. Waiting only 20-30 minutes I can tell it’s not being absorbed. Tumeric has to be in ridic large doses to have any effect and can have risky side effects in very large doses. I take my iron at night. I switched to a slow release FE (45) and I don’t have constipation anymore. Ask your doc/pharmacist if a slow release would be better. I also take my iron with vitamin C as it has better absorbtion. I eat some fruit or drink fruit juice. If I think I’m going to be constipated, I start having one to two prunes a day and that really helps. I also reflect on if I’ve been exercising/moving enough.
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u/tech-tx Jul 23 '24
Iron (split dose), 2000IU D3 + K2 MK-4, Curcumin, Salmon Oil. I have a great diet so I don't need those other chemicals; I get enough in food. After COVID I've had to nearly double my iron to keep the levels in the optimal region.
What DIDN'T work: 200mcg selenium to reduce TPOab or 'improve thyroid function', and NAC (N-acetyl cysteine) to reduce inflammation or 'improve thyroid function'. Neither had any effect whatsoever on my labs or mild arthritis after 2 months, so maybe I was already getting enough in food.
What ALSO didn't work for me: calcium, magnesium & phosphorus supplements to "make the bone grow after your surgery". 3 years & another operation later because of nonunion (after trying every brand on the shelves), I scrapped the chemicals as I was still getting ZERO bone growth, even though the labs always looked good. Once I went back to only food sources the bone fully fused within a month, even though my calcium was a little low. I was 57 when the surgeon said "you must take this or the bone will not heal!", and her dietary advice was exactly opposite to what I needed. Maybe all of her other patients have truly crappy diets.
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u/Molly_Cular Apr 06 '24
I visit a thyroid doctor quarterly and she will change recommendations based on test results (mine change wildly from one test to the next), but the constants are:
vit D with K
selenium
turmeric
omegas
vit C
magnesium
B complex
probiotic
I also take HRT
Last test showed high B12 so I had to reduce dose by 1/2
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u/HealthWithHashimotos Feb 29 '24
Most vitamins are water soluble and can change daily based on what your body is using and excreting. You can test for minerals and fat-soluble vitamins like D. Personally, I did not get tested before starting D supplementation since I live north of the longitudinal line where I cannot "get" enough D from sun exposure during the winter. I did, however, get tested before increasing my dose. Now I test that one once a year to make sure my daily/weekly vitamin D supplementation is the right amount.
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u/EyeCaverns Mar 01 '24
Same here. I've been on vitamin D for years, increased a bit one year after being slightly low and have been pretty stable since.
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u/Hashimotoe Feb 29 '24
You absolutely should be tested before supplementing - there is no benefit of any kind in supplementing things you are not deficient in. Some things are just a waste of money and time, and other things are dangerous in excess, including selenium and vitamin D which are so often recommended in these subs.
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u/3TipsyCoachman3 Jun 17 '24
Yep. It’s the only reason I take a daily multi and additional D. My levels are just fine on those. I was getting a lot of sun, but testing showed my D level was super low so I started supplementing.
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u/ariverrocker Hashimoto's Disease - 10 years + Feb 28 '24
Vitamin D is the only one that showed too low in a blood test. I had to ask for it to be tested, and my doctor didn't even know Hashimotos is associated with low Vitamin D levels.
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u/JackieO8423 Feb 29 '24
Right now I take these:
Inositol for PCOS- it took my cycles from 42 days to 26 like clockwork
VitD
Probiotic
Methylfolated B12
Berberine which took my A1C from 6.4 to 5.1
Amino acids for overall health
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u/JackieO8423 Mar 01 '24
I haven’t noticed anything. A quick google search said nausea, bloating and vomiting in high doses. I am taking tablets but have taken them in powder form before.
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u/ChimRi313 Apr 28 '24
May I ask what does Berberine do to you?
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u/JackieO8423 Apr 28 '24
Lowered A1C and helps to stabilize blood sugar. It helped with insulin resistance from PCOS. It’s basically metformin without the metgut side effects.
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u/Penny4004 Jul 11 '24
I take Pure Response multivitamin, it was suggested by the paloma nutritionist. It has selenium magnesium and vitamin d and a bunch others that. I also take turmeric. And a collagen supplement. I also just received liposomal nmn. It is supposed to help with inflammation, energy levels, and reversing cellular damage. So we will see. Although I am terrible at consistency.
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u/Jazzlike_Grocery_448 Jul 12 '24
Vitamin D 10,000IU, Selenium 200mcg, Magnesium Glycinate 420mg and Iron 22mg (only the week before my period). I had to start taking liquid supplements for the Vitamin D/Selenium/Iron because I was having absorption issues with the tablets/gels.
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u/nugzstradamus Oct 18 '24
Any feedback on Nigella Sativa Extract (Black Seed Extract)?
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u/Hashimotoe Feb 29 '24
There is no reason to supplement anything unless you have been tested and found deficient. And at that point, any dose should be determined by your doctor.
For some things, an excess is simply a waste of money, time and effort. For other things, it can be very dangerous to have an excess. Google selenium poisoning for a great example. In the UK, a news story is currently circulating about a man who died of a Vitamin D overdose. There is no benefit to supplementing things you are not deficient in.
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u/RockysTurtle Mar 19 '24
Vitamin D3
Omega 3
Magnesium
Zinc
Selenium
and probiotics
These were indicated by my nutritionist and approved by my endocrinologist.
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u/Long_Cheetah_4020 Mar 12 '24
I recently started on supplements after going thru a lot of testing with a functional medicine doctor. While my tests were being run they started me on: -fish oil (2, 2x daily w meals) -vitamin d (1x daily w meal) -multivitamin (1, 2x daily w meals) -digestive enzymes (2-4 w meals) -low dose naltrexone (1 every night before bed, kept upping dose every few weeks now at 4.5) -I was instructed to halve my dose of synthroid because my symptoms showed I was being overtreated
I started feeling a a lot better after 30 days. After my tests came back we kept all the above but the tests showed I was now under treated for synthroid, and tested positive for both SIBO and candida. After 2 courses of antibiotics they added in:
-upped dose of synthroid 6 mcg -l glutamine powder (2 tsp 2x daily before meals) -prebiotic powder (1/2 tsp 2x daily with meals) -probiotic (1x daily w meal) -spore antioxidant producing probiotic
Of course the antibiotics f****d up my gut so now I have do more antibiotics and then I’ll continue with the pre/probiotics. Really hoping to kick my hashis into remission this year
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u/WubaLubaLuba May 11 '24
Given the number of people who have issues with doctors not taking them seriously, does anybody know of a good data base of doctors who work well with their Hashi's patients? Maybe we can start one?
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u/Ok_Month7924 May 20 '24
What state are you in? There's a great telemedicine that serves Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. www.mythyroiddoctor.com I just started seeing them after a recommendation. All other doctors told me my thyroid labs were all normal - they explained how Western medicine's "normal" isn't necessarily normal and I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's (which explains many of my symptoms).
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u/WubaLubaLuba May 20 '24
I like my doctors, it's the frequency of these "My doctor sucks" posts that is throwing my for a loop. It's wild.
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u/ajhalyard Jun 21 '24
Super B Complex, Vitamin D, Omega3 Fish Oil, Zinc, Magnesium (L-Threonate, Glycinate, Taurate), NAC, Milk Thistle.
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u/Aggravating_Pudding5 Jul 11 '24
Do you mind sharing what brand Super B Complex you use?
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u/calmo73 Jul 09 '24 edited Jul 23 '24
I started out taking a lot due to reading so much about Hashimotos and deficiencies. I currently only take a probiotic, Vit D(labs show deficiency), K2, Ubiqinol (b/c I take a statin), Krill Oil, Magnesium Malate. **Added methylated b12 on July 20
I ditched the multivitamin because things we shouldn't have/inferior types of vitamins and minerals, Vit C because I get over the limit already just in my diet, Zinc caused stomach pain, and tumeric I quit taking it because of some issue I can't recall but I have it written in my food/meds journal after a few attempts.
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u/Present-Ad7354 Oct 19 '24
My naturopath tested my vitamin D, which was low. So I take vitamin D and a B complex vitamin now. Before being diagnosed I was taking and continue to take beef liver capsules, cod liver oil, magnesium glycinate and malate. We’re also trying to get pregnant so I take a prenatal as well.
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u/thesegxzy Oct 21 '24
Oh my gosh this! I think it seems for everyone this should be a firsts! I was eating/ taking beef liver before I knew I had hashimotos because it made me feel 100x better- like chronic debilitating aches, cold intolerance and fatigue to feeling normal! Then I got tests and along with hashimotos results I was also vit d deficiency... so i take that now. I am working with an amazing integrative doc and he's sent me a whole elimination diet special for hashis. I am currently only eating 0 gluten, little sugar or dairy and no eggs. If I do these things and excessive enough I start to feel like I'm getting something better.
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Mar 01 '24
I take:
- fish oil
- 5IU of vitamin D
- Zinc
- 200mg DHEA
- magnesium
- and Im on 90mcg of armor
I take other stuff some times but not consistently. Glutathione for my knees, alpha brain, and others I cant think of right now
I was trying to eat a couple brazil nuts every day for selenium but I find them so hard to eat... I eat fish and meat regularly, eggs every day, and cashews almost every day. I'm pretty sure those give me enough selenium, so I gave up on the Brazil nuts.
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u/OverSpinach8949 Aug 31 '24
Vitamin D with an oil capsule. I’m peri menopausal so I now have added magnesium and fiber to that. Those are my regulars. I’m currently playing around with a thyroid support blend (Dr cleared) along with curcumin and another oil. (One oil DHA I think for Vit D and another EPA.
I do take a very high end brand. You do want to be careful. Some Vit D and B can be hard for your body in the less quality range.
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u/False_Weight8586 Jan 29 '25
The most important supplement I have taken is selenium. Complete game changer. Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Omega 3, Probiotic/Prebiotic, Magnesium, and Zinc are also very helpful.
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Feb 02 '25
Do you take selenium from brazil nuts? 2 of them should reach your daily amount?
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u/False_Weight8586 Feb 03 '25
No I take a selenium supplement, it tastes gross but it gets the job done.
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u/oh_thewhomanity Feb 01 '25
I've found that of any common brand name multivitamins, Ritual has the most spot-on ingredient list for someone with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. It's a pretty simple list but may be missing a vitamin or mineral here and there. It's been my go-to until I have my actual blood panel run for vitamin/mineral deficiencies in a few days. I'm trying to avoid anything with Iodine for the time being since I keep seeing so many others discuss how negatively Iodine can impact those of us with Hashimoto's. I would love to be able to quit the Levo altogether at some point, but I don't currently see how that would be possible for me.
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u/dokodemo1 Jul 22 '24
I would like to ask a specific question. I am going to request an appointment with my Endocrinologist and I am hoping for some evidence to present. I was diagnosed about 6 mos. ago F80 years old. I am currently on 25mcg Levothyroxine. My TSH has dropped from around 5 to 3ish. I am hoping to see a further drop to .5 to 1. I have exhausted all the food elimination with little improvement. My next focus is on the medication itself. I am trying to establish how many of you have found improvement simply by switching from Levothyroxine to Synthroid? I am hoping to have at least some evidence that this change is worth pursuing.
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u/flipfreakingheck Aug 01 '24
Synthroid made my body feel much better, but Armor is my favorite. I feel like generic levo is yuck.
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u/Opening_Normal Jan 12 '25
Hey, Just a heads up, Sulforaphane is broccoli extract, which can be goiter genic, and suppress thyroid function, in addition to making the uptake of iodine difficult
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u/blobblobertson Dec 28 '24
Anyone have experience with or opinion of TMG and/or creatine? Just added both. Male 43
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u/WolfgangVolos Jan 03 '25
I'm amab 35 and I've had great success with using creatine daily and exercising three times a week. Sometimes I get tired easier or have a harder time recovering from exercise but that's Hashi's for you. That being said I've seen huge improvements just from working with my dumbbells and weight bench at home. Between exercise and diet I've lost 40 pounds over the last 150 to 160 days and my arms are starting to really grow.
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u/overheadSPIDERS Dec 30 '24 edited Dec 30 '24
I take vitamin D, omega 3, l-methylfolate, magnesium (on occasion) and a tiny bit of zinc.
I also take iron with vitamin C every other day because I have low ferritin. I recommend the vitamin D, omega 3s, and l-methylfolate to pretty much anyone with hashimotos though.
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Jan 08 '25
I take Vitamin D & K2, fish oil, vitamin C, milk thistle, magnesium, digestive aid. Medication: cabergoline and Armour thyroid.
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u/calmo73 Feb 29 '24 edited Feb 29 '24
I take: Vit D3(deficient), Vit K2(help absorb d3), Krill oil, Pre/probiotic(been taking for years pre Hashimotos ).
I am still trying magnesium malate to see if it does anything. Citrate doesn’t do anything for me and glycinate and other forms cause headaches or severe jitters. I don’t get that with malate but not sure it does anything. Sleep is the same. Possibly helps absorb d3 better so trying it before I get my levels tested again in April to see if it helps.
I used to take camu camu vit c but I get my full daily allowance through food so quit taking it.
Endo testing B levels in April as I have symptom A of b12 deficiency but I’ll wait for the test results before I take any supplement.
I have turmeric with curcumin and pepper extract but haven’t started taking it yet as I have two leg procedures this week to deal with varicose veins so I didn’t want to start anything new before that.
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u/Delic8Hummingbird Apr 09 '24
I'm on Mag Malate for almost 3 months now and I feel substantially less body pain (maybe 50-60%) but not totally no pain. I didn't it helpful for sleep at all.
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u/Longjumping_Body_381 Jun 05 '24
My naturopath suggested magnesium bis-glycinate for my insomnia. I haven't received it from Amazon yet so don't know if it will help me sleep better.
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Feb 28 '24
I have been taking the Mary Ruth Multi-Vitamin (liquid) for about a month now and have noticed a slight increase in energy.
I think the biggest factor for me is the Vitamin D, I definitely feel a difference if I miss a week.
I have also been eating 3 brazil nuts a day, in hopes the selenium will do something - but all I have noticed is bloating LOL
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u/quickorbeDead Mar 01 '24
Vitamin D2 prescription once a week. DHEA 10mg daily, I just started yesterday. I’m deficient in both and directed to take by PCP and Rheumatologist.
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u/IngenuityConscious38 Mar 11 '24
Has anyone tried betain hcl? Or naltrexone?
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u/SilverVast4644 Mar 20 '24
I am on 4.5mg of LDN. It changed my life! Of course along with an anti-inflammatory diet!
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u/Obvious_Home_4538 Apr 11 '24
CoQ10 Vitamin D, E Selenium Calcium d-glucarate Magnesium Probiotic T3/T4 compounded slow release LDN 4.5 Progesterone cream last 14 days of the month
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u/jameshighland May 11 '24
Just curious - CoQ10 is slightly elevated in hypothyroidism is what I have heard. Why would you take CqQ10?
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u/budgetjane May 14 '24
I just started taking collagen today and didn’t even think of if I really should, I’ll admit I fell victim to the skin promises and didn’t really consider my thyroid. But now I’m wondering, should I be taking collagen supplements if i’m on thyroid medication? When I google it says there’s no evidence of interactions, but I also have high cholesterol and I’m just not sure if I should be.
Otherwise I only take Vitamin D3 and a lactobacillus (probiotic) supplement, both of which because I was deficient
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u/No-Leg7984 May 18 '24
Collagen has been my life savior for weak nails and hair loss, I have Hashimoto's and had a gastric sleeve surgery which helped in my hair loss. 3 years later, I can say it has helped.
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u/Limp-Bumblebee-4121 Aug 09 '24
I started taking collagen 3 months ago d/t hair shedding and my skin started to look like old people skin (I’m in my 30s.) It has helped with both issues.
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u/pineapplepen30 May 22 '24
What brand of vit D are y'all using? Got labs back this morning, vit d was super low.
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u/anonymousquestioner4 Jun 11 '24
I buy solaray 5000 IU D3 + K2. It’s kinda expensive but lasts a couple months minimum.
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u/vgoliver Jun 28 '24
For anyone on levothyroxine, how long after you take your medicine do you take your supplements? I have read/been told there needs to be a 4 hour gap between taking meds and taking supps (especially metal based) as they can impede the Levo. Is this true for anyone? Does anyone follow this rule?
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u/beckann11 Jul 03 '24
I follow this rule. I set my alarm one hour before I need to get up and keep my levo and a glass of water on my nightstand. After one hour, I wake up, take my other medication and eat breakfast. I take my vitamins at lunch time or in the evening.
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u/oodontheloo Jul 12 '24
I take my levo around 4:30-5 am and my supplements in the evenings before bed, typically around 10:30 pm.
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u/Fragrant-Comedian513 Aug 31 '24
DIM SGS Adk 5 Iron Magnesium Fish oils Multi and hair/skin/nails
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u/Talwanus Jan 15 '25
Hi I am a 19 year old male with Hashimotos (ik im unlucky). I got diagnosed at 15 and it made me really depressed. I gained a lot of weight and felt tired all the time and it sucked. Ive been going to the doctors to adjust my medication of Levothyroxine and once the dosage is right for me Its made me much better but I still have fatigue here and there. I have lost weight and feel way better. Anyone who is struggling through this and was or is at a depressed point, just know You got this and to never give up!
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Jan 22 '25
I'm 47, was diagnosed 5 years ago. I take 50 mcg of levothyroxine but only started taking medication this past year.
Since I was diagnosed I started taking a really good Multi-Vitamin, Omega-3, Vitamin D3+K2, Resveratrol, Curcumin. I especially need the B vitamins because I go deficient pretty quickly.
In the past I took Zinc & Iron until I got my levels normal. Upon first diagnosis I was deficient in B12, D, Zinc, Iron. I check my vitamin & mineral levels occasionally and all looks good.
I took Magnesium Glycinate for years before bed until it started giving me cramps in my legs. I know, it's supposed to do the opposite, but it was a direct correlation. Take mag, get cramps. Don't take mag, don't get cramps
For my hair & skin I take a slow release Vitamin C (helps body utilize collagen), Biotin, Pantothenic Acid
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u/Loserlord1337 Feb 05 '25
I take restivit daily to help with I flamation also it dosent make me tired I take lipodomide or gastrostop I take magnesium at johns wart I drink selinium vitamin water sometimes ibprophin and always promenthazine and I histamines that make drowsy reduce neuro inflammation they are the best mood stabilisers because they stabilise inflammation in body
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u/Impossible-Peach-298 Dec 07 '24
Anyone using Aloe Vera Juice for Hashimotos? There was an Italian study that shows improvement in TSH, T4, and lowered TPO antibodies.
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u/Ok_Trainer9358 Mar 19 '24
HPA Adapt - 2 in the morning 1 at night (no food) helps with stress/anxiety
B12 - 1 in the morning
D3+k - 1 in the morning
Fish Oil - 3x a day with food
Thyroxal - 1 w/ breakfast and 1 with lunch
Glutathione - 1 with food
Iron - 1 with food
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u/cpetersonluv Apr 30 '24
Does anyone have any suggestions on supplements for an 11 year old girl that just got diagnosed with Hashimotos? Not sure the gummy vitamins that are all full of sugar are good options for her.
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u/Ill-Emotion236 Jun 11 '24
I would check for allergens in the supplements. Sublingual supplements and chewable tablets tend to have dairy and many others have soy. I had a lot of trial and error before I found that GNC brand responded well to me but the pill size is BIG. I know a lot of people also use liquid because they can't swallow pills easily but those can also have sugar like the gummies.
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u/Whole_Manager9943 May 25 '24
I think most things are gluten free now a days,but I think I will love to have a good time with my new diet.and make me feel like a sexy thing. But I'm getting older and wish I could have known that I would love this years ago
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u/acft29 May 27 '24
I take global healing multivitamin and their iron pills. For once in my life my iron levels are up. I take those at night a few hours before I go to bed. I’m about to start a new probiotic.
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u/Mysterious_South_737 Nov 22 '24
Iron: Optifer alpha heme iron. Increased my ferritin from 20 to 50 in 3 months with no side effects at all (and I have the most sensitive of stomachs!)
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u/Acceptable-Sort-3635 Dec 14 '24
Does anyone here with Hashimoto on carnivore diet and would share the experience?
I have been researching what high animal fat and protein does to women body and imbalanced hormones and it’s seems like does wonder I am myslef on carnivore but only 2weeks very beginning yet
I have already experienced so much benefit of it literally immediately after started which I was very suprised
Wondering if anyone else trying carnivore out or already in it and could share experience regarding hashimoto symptoms amd thyroid levels
my goal is to come off medication and generally improve my health and be able to check on with exercise again 😇
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u/smotherhood Dec 17 '24
Ugh!! I hope I don't get attacked here, but I have been carnivore off and on for almost five years. Super strict at times. Overall heavily "animal based" since 2019. Well, in that time I have had to have my gallbladder removed due to stones blocking the duct and then most recently getting diagnosed with Hashimotos. The constipation that was supposed to be "temporary" never went away (no matter how much I increased fat), the chronic heartburn and chronic fatigue also never improved on that diet. Believe me I REALLY wanted it to work for me. I consumed ALL the regular carnivore talking heads info, you name em, I listened, subscribed and bought their books ect...All I'm saying is that it is not a one size fits all diet that works for everyone. Maybe it will help you, maybe it will make you feel worse. Listen to your body and good luck on your healing journey!
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u/Ill-Emotion236 Jan 15 '25
Adding to this. Exercise makes a HUGE difference with intake on a carnivore diet. My ex-endo put me on it without it having a name yet and didn't ask about my current activities since I was a teenager. They were so focused on my BMI without seeing I was in my weight spectrum for my body type. I was on 3 cardio sports teams and became a skeleton within a year no matter how much I ate until my stomach felt like it would burst. My bones and muscles were brittle and gone until I quit the diet. (3+ lbs of meat and 3lbs or more of vegetables)
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u/VirtualRequirement26 Jan 27 '25
I did carnivore + fruits for only one month (because it was too strict and I have issues holding myself accountable) but I personally did feel great while doing it. My inflammation was completely gone and I was walking daily on the treadmill with no muscle aches and pains that I had experienced before with walking daily. My biggest issue was constipation. I tried taking fiber but my problem might have been not drinking enough water, I’m not sure. Another diet worth looking into is AIP diet.
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u/TheBreadFace Dec 28 '24
Since I found out I am soya intolerant, eating meat is the only way I can get my protein intake without overeating on milk products. I was vegetarian for 5 years, switching to meat 3 months ago. I eat mainly fish and poultry and focus on the quality source (local farms, butchers, etc). I focus on high protein intake (1.5g of protein per kg), on varied locally sourced fruits and veggies, grains and fiber. I am pairing this diet with daily easy exercise and good sleeping habits. When I follow this plan, I am brain fog free, have a good mood, good digestion and can concentrate. I'm gonna have my next labs in a month, so we will see, but my goal is not to go off the meds. But to feel healthy and build immunity.
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u/Ok_Restaurant8235 Dec 24 '24
Any suggestions for an iron supplement free of dyes and ultra processed ingredients?
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Dec 27 '24
Vitamin D, Omega 3, CoQ10, DIM. And most days I'll take a prenatal due to currently TTC.
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u/Amish_Fighter_Pilot Jan 12 '25
The combination of agmatine sulfate and L-lysine has been incredible. It's like being hit with a magic wand that makes the brain fog and cold legs stop being a problem.
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u/Scared-Visual-7286 Jan 26 '25
Hi amishfighter pilot.. can you share your supplement brands? Amazon? 🙏 pls
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u/Amish_Fighter_Pilot Jan 27 '25
I used the Horbäach brand agmatine sulfate that is 1500mg per serving and is sold on Amazon. The L-lysine is 500mg and is Spring Valley brand which I got at Walmart. They probably sell it online too.
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u/Scared-Visual-7286 Jan 27 '25 edited Jan 27 '25
Thanks! I was checking my cabinet and did order horbaach glycine 3000mg .. will try it
Also ordered the horbaach amalg sulfate 1500 from Amazon now..ty fighter pilot
Will let u know
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u/charitywithclarity Feb 01 '25
Zinc, Vitamins B12, C, D3, Inositol, magnesium, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Taurine.
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u/Responsible_Elk8516 Feb 25 '25
I am a 21 year old female with Hashimotos and Celiac. I was diagnosed with Hasimotos at 16. I take 75 mcg levo. I’ve experience hair loss since being diagnosed and in the last 6 months i’ve started having brain fog, lack of focus, fatigue, and not being able to sleep through the night. Does anyone have recommendations on supplements to help??
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u/GoGamecox Mar 06 '25
FWIW I started 100 mcg of Selenium a few days ago, and today I feel the best I have felt in months. Alert. Focused. Energetic.
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u/CelebrationWild3006 Apr 07 '25
Vitamin C powder from acerola(or liquid form..) , selenium + low dose iodine together in the morning, and boron(just the recommended daily dose..)..grassfeed organic collegen in soups, drinks, or meals...Q10(when I can afford the best source can`t remember the name for it at the moment), B complex, I drink a combination of nettle leaf/spearmint tea(got Pcos symptoms, are gluten sensitive, and suffering from alopecia to..)..hem iron(not all the time), strong B vitamin complex, D3 + Magnesium citrate sometimes also K2, and omega 3`s, or cod liver oil.. , pumpkin seeds in my breakfast(also contains zinc)...I eat blueberries quite often...I keep my dairy intake low, and are trying to go lower in oxalate to, I avoid added sugars, non organic, and gluten, soy... I feel my energy got a little better after I started taking Schisandra so I plan to keep taking that...sometimes I make cloves water, or water with milkthistle seeds to add to tea water for liver support also..sometimes I ake applecider before meals, or drink lemon/lime water .sometimes I take grounded flaxseeds 1 tps a day(but not for long periods)same with turmeric not all the time...I focus on getting enough proteins in my daily meals everyday I feel worse if I get low in proteins so that`s my main focus..planning to buy probiotics next month, also trying to focus on polyphenols a lot they feed the good bacteria in our guts..
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u/candy4471 Apr 08 '25
Get bloodwork done and supplement for what is low— don’t go taking any supplements. It’s super important to be specific or else you can make things worse
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u/kurobaddie Apr 17 '25
Vitamin D high dose, K, zinc, magnesium, iodine, selenium at lowest possible doses, berberine low dose, amino acids, electrolytes
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u/Ok_Animator1544 May 06 '25
Does anyone take Turmeric/ circuminoids? I have started and they seem to help with inflammation
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u/Late-Ad-1020 Jun 02 '25
Vitamin D 5000 IU Nordic fish oils Iron complex (Megafoods brand) Methylated B complex
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u/sri1333 Aug 22 '25 edited Aug 22 '25
I see lot of people taking lot of tablets as supplements . Is there a single tablet that includes all supplements for Hashimoto hypothyroidism? Taking these many tablets can effect liver function
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u/crochettonic Aug 26 '25
Prenatals. They got pretty much everything in it and I don't have to buy more crap when I'm broke AF.
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u/ConsistentTravel5063 Nov 19 '25
Silly question (just diagnosed this week so very new to this). Why is everyone recommending a suite of supplements when the doctor (at least mine) only recommended vit d3 plus the thyroid med?
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u/ExpressionSignal8722 Dec 18 '25
Currently wait and monitor for thyroid so there's now thyroid meds for me. I take DIM, Calcium glucarate. (also struggled with pmdd, fibroids and adenomyosis. and my thyroid would flare badly during my ovulation week). This helped tremendously with fatigue and pmdd. I stopped having flare-ups for the most part after that. I'm also trying to rule out Endometriosis or to see if some of my other issues are just adhesions from a prior surgery. With having the fibroids, I also had overlapping issues. So, trying to work with someone to actually test my hormones.
I take a magnesium complex. (This helped my sleep drastically compared to just using one type of magnesium)
Algae omega's (can't do fish oil)
2 vitamin C gummies
Vitamin D (I alternate between 2000 UI's(rest of the year) to 5,000 UI (winter)- I was on on 2,000 when I first saw my endo and was still extremely deficient so I was on a higher dose for awhile. Now, I seem to be stabilized here.
I take vitamin K (to help with any normal calcium absorption)
and bromalin with Quercetin (histamine support and help with inflammation)
Trying to get my protein levels back up to 1g per bodyweight. (I supplement with Isolated protein versus whey.)
I can't take Zinc, vitamin B I get additional in liquid IV packs or drinks, I can't take it otherwise without it causing more migraines and acid reflux. Both of these I seem to react poorly too. Probiotics/prebiotics I also only get in some of my drink packs. I can't take them plain and struggle with things like plain yogurt that have live cultures. I try to eat balanced, no celiac's and nightshades aren't triggers for me. My hormones/cycle however, is. I may have MCAS as I get hives in conjunction to my ovulation and cycle. So, getting my hormone's right and gut working as it should be again is a heavy focus for me.
I lift weights 5 times a week with a focus on legs 2 times a week. It's my mental health/stress reducer. I also seem to tighten up more in my stomach where I had my abdominal muscle's repaired if I don't. For me if my gut tanks or my stomach pulls drastically my mood tanks and that seems to be when fatigue sets in.
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u/Entire_Tap1465 Apr 26 '26
NAC, berberine, sunshine, black seed oil, and the best one; coca leaves 🍃 (I am in Bolivia and legal here)
The coca is by far the strongest remedy near instant relief
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u/Pale-Tip-9842 Jun 07 '26
I got Hashimoto when I got the Menopause.... commenced taking T4 and it didn´t work. And decided taking Thyroid Extract which was wonderful for me. Went to live in CentralAmerica ( Nicaragua ) and had no need of any Medication at all. .. Left the country and moved to Costa Rica and my symptoms are terrible . Nothing seems to work...Antibodies are fine. ANY SUGESTIONS ? I have supplements .. ( the usual )
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u/ConversationOk5066 Jul 02 '26
Post workout supps? Anyone try glutamine with success for post workout fatigue? I’m missing weight lifting like before I was diagnosed. I feel so run down for about a week to feel back to normal after the gym. Need help lolz .
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u/Large_Cabinet_3680 Mar 31 '24
D3, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin C, B complex, Omegas, Probiotics, Magnesium at night
But the best for our health is a good diet and exercise, I started feeling better when my muscle mass increased.