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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
nellster
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.
nellster
by nellster, Oct 16, 2007 09:33AM
Hello Dr. Are selenium and chromium safe to take while breasfeeding? Will they help with hypothyroidsim? Also, what are your recomendations for weight loss while hypothyroid? Realizing that exercise is key, do you have any diet ideas?
Thank you, your help on this board is great and very much appreciated.
Thank you, your help on this board is great and very much appreciated.
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Oct 17, 2007 05:52AM
, Oct 17, 2007 05:52AM
There is no research that I am aware of regarding safety. Chromium has recently been shown to decrease the absorption of thyroid hormone medication, so anyone taking chromium should do so at a different time (usual recommend 4 hours apart) from thyroid med. Selenium may decrease antibodies against the thyroid but a recent small study suggested it may increase the risk of diabetes....
Would ask the pediatrician about selenium and chromium safety for breast feeding - there is probably no data for or against it.
No specific diets -- I tend to like diets that minimize simple starches and emphasize complex carbs, lean meats and low fat approach -- portion control/calories remain the key to "diet" (I prefer "habbits" rather than "diets").
Would ask the pediatrician about selenium and chromium safety for breast feeding - there is probably no data for or against it.
No specific diets -- I tend to like diets that minimize simple starches and emphasize complex carbs, lean meats and low fat approach -- portion control/calories remain the key to "diet" (I prefer "habbits" rather than "diets").
