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Thyroid (Expert Forum)
Methylselenocysteine for Liver Support
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 Dr. Mark Lupo. Topics covered include goiter, graves disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, hyperthyroid, hypothyroid, thyroid cancers, thyroiditis, and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
Methylselenocysteine for Liver Support
by claire333, Mar 28, 2006 12:00AM
Questions: Has anyone tried using the supplement methylselenocysteine for liver support? In your opinion, is it a more effective supplement for hypothyroidism than selenomethionine? (I am currently on 25 mcg of Synthroid for hypo-t. I am using 200mcg of Selenium daily)
The claim is made that methylselenocysteine, an important co-factor of the antioxidant enzyme, glulathione peroxidase is the safest most bioavailable form of selenium commercially available. Dr. Lupo, what is your recommendation?
The claim is made that methylselenocysteine, an important co-factor of the antioxidant enzyme, glulathione peroxidase is the safest most bioavailable form of selenium commercially available. Dr. Lupo, what is your recommendation?
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Mar 28, 2006 12:00AM
, Mar 28, 2006 12:00AM
There is no definitive data on selenium and autoimmune thyroid disease, only a suggestion that it may help. The different forms of selenium are synonomous but may vary in bio-availability but studies are limited (ie selenomethione is thought to be more bio-available [ie usable by the body] than selenite). The JCEM 2002 article from Germany used 200mcg of selenite and showed a decrease in antibodies against TPO.
I am not sure about methylselenocysteine as the the most bio-available. And selenium in general is a co-factor as you describe.
I am not sure about methylselenocysteine as the the most bio-available. And selenium in general is a co-factor as you describe.
Member Comments (3)
by claire333, Mar 28, 2006 12:00AM
Sorry, re subject, I meant to type Thyroid Support for Liver Support
by claire333, Mar 29, 2006 12:00AM
To: Dr. Lupo
Thank you for your recommendation. It appears that Selenomethhionine is more bioavailable than Selenium.
