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Hypo & T3 supplement
As I consider getting T3 supplement, I would like to know understand the *LONG TERM* experience of people here with T3 supplement. I am asking this as there are many pro and con articles around this topic
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I agree with gimel that a multi, probably, won't supply adequate amounts of the vitamins/minerals for specific needs.
I have Pernicious Anemia, which is another autoimmune disorder in which one doesn't absorb vitamin B-12 via the gut, so I take a weekly B-12 injection. As gimel noted, I have to keep my level near the top of the range in order to keep symptoms at bay. The range my lab uses is 200-1100, but, pllease note that any vitamin B-12 level below 500 can cause symptoms of deficiency, no matter what the lab range.
I also have osteopenia, so I take 1000-1200 mg calcium. Because calcium needs other vitamins and minerals to be absorbed properly, I also take 2000 IU vitamin D3, 100 mcg vitamin K2 and 400 mg magnesium.
In addition, I take 200 mcg selenium daily to help with the conversion of FT4 to FT3, as well as a zinc/copper combo.
It's a good idea to talk to your doctor about any conditions you may have and what vitamins/minerals may be best to help treat them.
I have Pernicious Anemia, which is another autoimmune disorder in which one doesn't absorb vitamin B-12 via the gut, so I take a weekly B-12 injection. As gimel noted, I have to keep my level near the top of the range in order to keep symptoms at bay. The range my lab uses is 200-1100, but, pllease note that any vitamin B-12 level below 500 can cause symptoms of deficiency, no matter what the lab range.
I also have osteopenia, so I take 1000-1200 mg calcium. Because calcium needs other vitamins and minerals to be absorbed properly, I also take 2000 IU vitamin D3, 100 mcg vitamin K2 and 400 mg magnesium.
In addition, I take 200 mcg selenium daily to help with the conversion of FT4 to FT3, as well as a zinc/copper combo.
It's a good idea to talk to your doctor about any conditions you may have and what vitamins/minerals may be best to help treat them.
Multivitamin tablets are good, but typically won't provide adequate amounts for some specific needs. Vitamin D needs to be about 55-60, b12 in the upper end of its range, and ferritin about 70 minimum. If not tested for those, it would be a good idea to do so and supplement as needed.
Dear gimel & barb,
That makes me feel much better. I have a question on the supplements.
I take multivitamin tablets. It has vitamin + minerals + trace elements.
I assume this is just okay to aid T4 to T3 conversion and no additional supplement is needed.
That makes me feel much better. I have a question on the supplements.
I take multivitamin tablets. It has vitamin + minerals + trace elements.
I assume this is just okay to aid T4 to T3 conversion and no additional supplement is needed.
My experience is very similar to Barb. I have been on Armour Thyroid, and now Armour Thyroid and Cytomel both, starting almost 7 years ago. I feel better than I can even remember from my approx 30 years on T4 med, up to a max dosage of 200 mcg. I also have taken supplements to get my Vitamin D, B12 and ferritin to optimal levels.
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