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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I've had mom buy the non iodized and I wont use it. I'm including a new article about the offending additive. Try eliminated manufactured breads. Soda pre made processed foods. Get a nutrininja and make smoothies w fruit ice and coconut milk. Helped me a lot. https://www.npr.org/2023/11/03/1210521705/fda-brominated-vegetable-oil-bvo-food-additive-california
I use goya olive oil to cook kosher salt iodized at the table. My thyroid was limping by and has improved a lot. Only by bread at stores w an instore bakery. Nothing that turns back into dough when you press it between your fingers. That's what they changed to in theb70s removing iodine. The bromide plugs up the thyroid receptors so it cant be absorbed by the thyroid. But it can be cleared from the system. By discontinuing the ingestion of any product with it. Lots of water......dehydration is an issue for so many people. And not to be gross but some colon cleansing helps remove it from your system also. Hope you feel better I know how much it sucks.
Thanks for the info.