Supplements for hypothyroid

[dpleiman]

Hey..

I was wondering what vitamins, minerals and diet are safe and effective for possibly helping with hypothyroid? I know the Vitamin B complex, Vitamin C and possibly selenium... How do i know if i need the selenium? I"m trying to get a "cocktail" of vitamins, as well as a healthy diet and excercise in an effort to counteract some of my symptoms and boost my energy levels etc.. Any help with this would be great.. I understand i have to take my Synthroid but i want a healthy cocktail of supplements as well to compliment the thyroid replacement as well as diet and excercise... Any suggestions with dosages? I try and eat a variety of things and I take omega - 3 as well as womens one a day vitamin, I just don't think it's strong enough... Thanks for any advise..

[dpleiman]

What is a good healthy diet to follow?

[TamraW]

I have read that taking too many vitamins before you reach your optimal TSH, FT3/FT4 levels, could result in an unhealthy buildup of vitamins in your system. My levels aren't perfect yet, so I take D (because I'm always low) a small C and B supplement, Magnesium for constipation and bone pain and Selenium for neck pain.

I was taking MANY more vitamins and I didn't feel well. I feel better now that I've quit the others.

:) Tamra

[dpleiman]

Oh and should i talk to my doc before i take regular vitamins? i don't want to make myself sick