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hyperthyroid take protein powder to gain weight

I have mild hyperthyroid. Free Tri-iodothyronine (FT3)          6.6       (3.5 -6.5) .  I interested to gain weight. currently i taking camazol . Can anyone recommend any protein powder that i should take to gain weight?  i know that dairy products like milk is not good for hyperthyroid because milk has iodine.
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doctor only asked to take 1 tablet for 1 month. is that consider high? what do you advice?
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Your FT3 is still too high (above range).  You are going to find it difficult to gain weight until that comes down some.  Have you asked your doctor about increasing your carbimazole?
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