I hope it's okay to post this since it's not Q related but I've seen similar posts so here goes. On my last bloodwork I had a slightly elevated Thyroid Stimulating Hormone level, indicating my thyroid is getting sluggish. I have no symptoms of hypothyroidism otherwise. The NP wrote me a prescription for levothyroxine but after doing my own research I found an NIH article about some studies that showed there is little benefit to starting levothyroxine for subclinical cases. So I didn't fill the prescription. But now I'm second-guessing myself. My question to you all is do you know of any supplements or natural treatments to promote thyroid function? I really don't want to be on another prescription. I appreciate your help.
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but take care to avoid fish that may have high levels of mercury because that will sabotage your thyroid
I think the mercury scare IS the ploy to make everyone eat less seafood.
Much like the sun apparently causes skin cancer so everyone slops sunscreen all over. It IS the sunscreen that causes skin cancer.
The sun's vit D is your friend and Big Pharma don't like it. That why they put shade sails in school, playground etc. I digress.