5 DAILY Supplements For Better Thyroid Health
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- Опубліковано 7 чер 2024
- Taking the right supplements has the potential to dramatically improve your thyroid and either help it work better or prevent future problems from occurring.
Whether you're trying to optimize your thyroid function because you have an existing problem like hypothyroidism or because you just want to prevent a future thyroid problem from occurring, these are, in my opinion, the 5 best supplements to take for your thyroid EVERY day:
1. A daily multivitamin. A multivitamin because your thyroid is incredibly active and chews through a lot of nutrients. The most important include zinc, selenium, vitamin A, iodine, and vitamin B12. A deficiency in any of these may impair thyroid function.
2. Protein powder. Protein powder makes the list because it's one of my all-around favorite supplements for one reason: it helps you stay on track with your diet. In addition, there's also a connection between your muscle mass and thyroid function.
3. Omega 3 fatty acids. Fatty acids help to lower inflammation which helps ensure you can make more of the most powerful thyroid hormone T3.
4. Vitamin D3. Low vitamin D is associated with an increased risk of developing hashimoto's thyroiditis, Graves' disease, AND thyroid cancer. Vitamin D is a no-brainer.
5. A probiotic. A probiotic because that's the easiest way to support your gut and make sure you can both absorb nutrients and thyroid medication (if you take any).
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1. High Quality Multivitamin (3 - 4 capsules per serving)
2. Protein Powder (start with 20 - 25g per serving/ can increase in time)
3. Omega 3 Fatty Acids (1-2g/ can go higher [i.e., if treating any depression/ autoimmune issues])
4. Vitamin D3 (1k - 2k IU overall)
5. Probiotic (Soil-Based Probiotic + Lacto-Bifido Blend Probiotic: Best Combo)
I am hypothyroid and take:
Zinc
Selenium
K2(MK7)
Vit A
D3
Iodine occasionally
Vit C
Magnesium
ALA (omega 3s) cod liver oil too
B12
Ox Bile - to boost gut acid levels to help digest
It works well alongside OMAD and a high fat extremely low carb lifestyle with plenty of protein by way of meat, fish (salmon, sardines, mackarel) poultry and now and again a protein smoothie, I am 71 and in the best state of health since I can remember
Thanks for the list!
Thanks, this is excellent information! I'm wondering if you could explain what a "low carb diet" means. I keep hearing it and I'm at a loss as to what to and what not to eat. Love that you are in your 70's so looking at you as someone I can trust. Thanks again.
Taking selenium is dumb. Eating 2-3 brazilian nuts equals 100% daily requirement. Natural form and way cheaper
@@adelalvarez9185A low carb diet is essentially a Keto diet where you restrict carb intake to less than 20 carbs daily. Some take it even further to go zero carb or carnivore. There's a lot of great information and you should do your own research to determine what might work best for you. They are both fairly restrictive diets and you need to decide if they might work best for you. You should at least restrict or eliminate added sugars and vegetable oils and processed foods that contain them. Also avoid grains and breads.
Why Ox Bile instead of hcl?
Excellent information! Trying to improve immune health and reduce those Hashimotos antibodies. Thank you for lighting the path!!🎉😊
Thanks Dr Childs for this important information 👏🏻👏🏻
Great information!
Dr. Childs thank you for sharing your information. God bless 🙏
Great information thank you ! . What do you think about tyrosine ? Do you recommend that ?
Thank you so much Doctor Westin Childs
Thanks Dr for these valuable informations!! Where can I find a plan how to slowly stop my synthroid? I am on 150 ug synth since 5 years
Please do a video on secondary hypothyroidism.
Challenge and being committed. It is where do you start and why so much to feel better. I have been trying for a hold year or more looking forward of feeling better. Refuse to give up. Trying to look listen to what is. being said. Your encouraging words give me that change is coming.
You may have a latent infection.
Thanks very very Informative
Thanks, Any supplement brand for probiotic n protein
Hi Dr Childs,
Why don't you make bio identical hormone?
I recently ordered DIM after I saw your video, why don't you make it for example?
Would you recommend someone who has facial hair to take DHEA?
Thanks doc.
Dr Child’s , l l’m on/ Unithroid 125mcg, since years, do not feel any difference, now l listened to ur advice by take it at night time instead of morning, will see how it’s work for me , thank you so much
if it doesnt work change meds. I am in really bad shape I found out Synhroid that I took for 30 ears quietly went generic. I looked up purest thyroid medication it was Tirosint, I started taking it a few weeks ago. Synthroid almost killed me.
Hi Dr.Child’s is it ok to supplement with whey protein or it has to be plant base protein?
Does acute and chronic Lyme infections have anything to do with low thyroid levels?
Also, what about krill oil?
Thats quite the shopping list
Hello Doctor , is unflavored cod liver oil good to take ?
What a comprehensive video
Thanx dr Westin
I take all of that accept for I take a really good amino acid complex in lieu of protein powder. I also take Fulvic Acid.
What brand Fish Oil/Omega 3 does Dr Child’s recommend? I can’t find one on his website, I’ve heard to be careful with this supplement as they can be rancid.. any recommendations?
What brands do you recommend for protein powder. Do you have it instead of a meal. I don't need to lose weight.
Is there a video for people who dont have a thyroid due to THYCA? What can we do to feel better? Thank you i have been dealing with stage 3 metastatic THYCA since 2013.
What are thoes 5 supliments???
How much magnesium should I take with hypothyroidism?
Thanks!
Do all these supplements exist in the product lineup on your website?
What is the name and where to find it,thanks
I need a grain free / dairy free protein. Is whole egg powder sufficient or can you suggest a grain free / dairy free plant based powder?
I started taking my synthroid 88 at night . After 10 days my hair stared to come out in handfulls.So I went back to taking them in the morning.I'm sure it was because at night it has so much time to absorb.
Thank you this is good info... :0)x
I have hyperthyroidism. Will taking a multivitamin with iodine be harmful? Thank you
Is it possible to take thyroid supplements even if on medication like Synthroid ?
Thanks so much for this info. :)
Pls suggest the time of having these supplements
Thanks a lots for your valuable advice
No mention of Tyrosine?
When we should take, after breakfast or lunch
Thank you Dr.🙏... Some of the plant based protein contains of soy powder! which i guess bad for thyroid patients! Be careful! As welll, I'm wondering if taking k2 which is derived from fermented soy is ok for hypothyroidism?
Fermented soy is ok, this soy is basically made in japan and china. The problem is the soy they made in other places that they do not ferment it. Fermentation makes the change
Whats the source of these multi vitamins?
How does synthetic vitamin affect n help body?
Hi Dr Childs, I have hypothyroidism and I am on 100mcg of T4.
I decided it was time to supplement with selenium and iodine taking 2 drops of lugols daily but within a week I had an iodine crash extreme fatigue so I have now stopped taking the iodine.
I was contemplating taking 1 or 2 drops a week, any thoughts please.
Thanks David Rutherford
Dr Child can i take together this vitamins. ?
What is the best probiotic brand? I have a ferritin level of 17 (no anemia) and take levothyroxine 75...problems with absorbing iron supplements and I have digestive issues.
Hello. Are there pairings of these supplements that you recommend? Would you recommend taking them at the same time…or throughout the day? If it’s the latter, when throughout the day do you recommend taking them (i.e., am, noon, pm …in what order etc)
He's just going to recommend his own private label supplements. He's a grifter.
Thank you
Where can I get the vitamins Dr Child sells?
I don't have one. Thank you for trying to help.
How much should be taking daily.of Omega -3fatty acid?
Dr Childs, Always enjoy your videos! Half my family are very sick. We are all in our 70's....my siblings and I... Started listening to you and Dr. Berg and a few others a couple of years ago. You all have changed my life/health immensely ..... well, you gave me the info, and I followed through. I am so healthy!! And, I just "feel" good. Also, YOU are a nice looking man. I admire you for NOT dying your hair jet black, as most all men do today. It looks so foolish, and does not go with a mans "aging." You will look very handsome with your salt/pepper hair..... and I believe that most men who dye their hair have many self-esteem problems. Thanks for all the life saving information.
Dr. Berg isn’t a real doctor. He has a background from sports and athletics. He’s not an actual doctor nor is he a dermatologist🤡🤡🤡🫣
@Ron, some men gray very early, and gray hair is very aging. I get why some men dye their hair, and women do it without stigmas of having low self-esteem, so men should be able to as well.
Dying your hair is an easy way to dramatically change your look for the better.
I agree a little gray looks good on men though once they’re past a certain age. Dr. Westin just has a tiny bit, and it looks great on him, I agree!
In later years, I think both men and women look great with gray hair.
😅😅😅
I totally agree!
putting dyes on your scalp is very unhealthy
I cannot have whey at all as it has gluten. Not having gluten has helped me to reduce my levothyroxin intake. Also intermittent fasting. I have some of the supplements he mentioned.
Are you talking about Whey in regard to protein powder? You can just eat meat and that gives you protein...
Whey does not have gluten. Looks for good clean products. Equip foods is great
@@daofjudithI don’t understand the question.
@@daofjudithThat's correct!
I can't take any supplements that contain magnesium stearate.
What are the best brand of vitimins?
Can your bundle help support my body without having to take my Synthroid or Armour Cz Synthroid for 11 years became a nightmare and Armour was great but acid reflux was hell
Is Kefir daily a good probiotic?
thank you
Thank you doctor, I take kelp for 3 week and feel better
Will bone broth help instead of protein powder?
LOVE THE PROTEIN POWDER RECOMMENDATION
I FOLLOW YOU BUT IN SOME OF YOUR VIDEOS AS IN THIS ONE
IT TAKES SEEMINGLY FOREVER TO GET TO THE MEAT OF THE VIDEO
NOT ALL OF US HAVE ALL DAY
THANK YOU APPRECIATE IT
GOD BLESS
First of all l would like to say thank you very much for your advice. I'm hypothyroidism and l take levothyroxine 100mg and 50mg every other day. Can l eat cabege, brokoli and cauliflower? Dr. What do you suggest me?
Are those vitamins don't need any vitamins to be absorved?
Can I take GABA and L Thea nine with thyroid diease?
I take dr Childs multi vitamin and some other his supplements, I am glad I came across his video because I am off synthroid, lost weight and look younger and feel fantastic. ❤❤❤❤ dr Childs high quality supplements
I wish I can buy them as well
Can you briefly share how you got off of synthetic? I'd love to do the same.
@@zannataylor9951 first I cleaned up my liver with milk thistle for few months.
Go easy on it it is like a detox and take at night because you will be in the washroom..
Second I changed my diet to OMAD Intermittent fasting with low calory . A lot of veggies and some rice and protein etc
Third cleanup the gut by taking oregano oil capsule and other herbs to kill bad bugs in my gut
Then probiotic
Then dr childs supplement ( daily thyroid supplement, adrenal, and others).
Finally, since I wasn't sure I was going to succeed, I took one pill of synthoid off every month to see how I feel.
One pill off for a month , then the second month I took 2 pills off for another month etc.
You have to go with how you feel because as Dr Childs said it is not everyone who can get off the nasty thyroid medication.
Once you are taking thyroid medication, your own thyroid is not making one naturally that is why every month you have to take one pill off and get dr childs supplement to get your body to make it naturally.
Good luck and see how you feel.
Good luck.
No sugar , no alcohol until you are good and once inwhile.
where can I buy dr childs multi vitamin and a good protein powder , can you recommend a good protein powder, thank you
@@terrace1try truvani protein powder :)
Thank you Doctor.🙏
Is it okey to take krebb cycle vitamin? I have hypothyroid
How do i get in contact with you
Wow really comprehensive.......I think I heard another UA-cam comment on whey protein isolate not being good for you........ why not just eat grass fed beef
I use the sprouts vegan protein daily, it does not have the gums and junk 99% others do.👍😎
OMEGA 3 or Krill oil?
I have Hashimotos .. I was diagnosed in my early 20s .. Im still fairly young and I guess, naively, thought I could manage better because of my age. But I found my symptoms seem to be getting worse. My biggest issue has been fainting and general lightheadedness.
I don’t know if that’s a common symptom for hashimotos but it’s been the most difficult for me to manage. I’ve taken both levothyroxine and armour.. but haven’t gotten much better on either one. I wonder if there’s something I’m missing or something else wrong that could be causing my fainting spells?
I have the same symptoms plus feeling anxious. But I took levothyroxine pill for the first time and felt worse. I understand that it probably will take more time for body to adjust.
Maybe a good idea to have your Ferritin (Iron) levels checked.
Eat more liver you could be anemic
You might have POTS (positional orthostatic tachycardia syndrome)- your blood pressure drops on standing making you lightheaded and faint.
Most probably its autoimune antibodies . Very difficult to reduce antibodies but possible. If you will be able to reduce antibodies, you will feel much better Try to do your own research and check your blood for vit b12, vit d, ferritin ❤
Are we talking about hyper or hypothyroidism. I have hyperthyroidism.
What if your thyroid has been removed?
My T3 and T4 and TSH are good but antibods are off the charts...
The same with me.
Whats difference from omega3 and 7seas cid liver oil?
Any other plant derivate pls for omega3?
Purslane is a good plant for omega 3s
Protein most have soy base so how hypo should not take plant base also make of soy do how
What would you recommend for people who had their thyroid removed and have to take thyroid medication 💊 for life?
Same and asked the same question. TY 👍
I am going to freeze dry the thyroid from our bull. It should be a lifetime supply of bovine ndt. It was huge.
He was home raised, organic, and with no vaccines or medication. We know what he ate.
Only time will tell if it's successful, but I'm going to try it. I've taken bovine desicated thyroid from New Zealand.
Why isn't whey recommended? It helps the body produce glutathione which helps w inflammation. Beef protein powder is also good, as there are no oxalate or anti nutrients
He did mention whey briefly. ...not for me with dairy allergies, though 🤷🏽♀️
I have been told that whey is considered dairy. If your Thyroid problem is Autoimmune based, like Hashimoto’s or Graves’ disease, many functional medicine sources recommend avoiding dairy as those molecules may be mistaken by the body and trigger the immune system.
He did say whey powder
Ah makes sense w dairy being inflammatory! Thanks!
To reduce inflammation you need a really high DHA in the omega 3 capsules.
Aim for 2,000…. You will find this with a really strong high quality omega 3. I use MINAMI pre and post natal which has 400 per capsule.
I take about 5 capsules a day.
Doctor if you don't have thyroid and not used these supplements then how can you advise people?
Can you give a good brand of multivitamin? Is Centrum Silver any good?
No, the worst product on shelf, it has very Toxic ing.
Tell me best brands should contain most in one or two capsule per day
Why don’t doctors ever address hyperthyroidism? 🥺 we can’t consume iodine . No info is on UA-cam at all
i take omega 3 and try to add salmon to my diet once a week. although i don't always succeed but i think it's helpful to add fish. i'm not hyperthyroid anymore but i still think it's helpful - reducing stress, taking meds and eating well does help.
The best Doctor. Following from kenya ,in Africa
Try Dr. Eric Berg. Thank me later
Although I am looking forward to using Dr Child's thyroid supplements
You can never have to much nutrition
Thank you. With Hashimoto's, PBC, Stage 3aCKD Nephrolithias, Nonfunctioning kidney it has become very difficult to find a healthy balance. Protein, calcium, and oxalates are big concerns. Any changes in your recommendations?
Prayers said for you❤
What about Iron for women?
we speak about 1bilion people in defficient for 5 YEAARS ,,,SHOULDNT WE now be not-in-defficient ? :) ..is (as i astimate) 5 years not enough?
🙈 I’m on about 10-15 supplements a day I can’t keep up 😂 I’m rattling 😅
Dr. I have Graves' hyperthyroidism, my levels are within the normal range but my hair falls out a lot, what does that mean? Its normal?
Same with me, but I have hypo thyroidism levels are normal, but my hair is thinning out as well
Detox maybe?
Can be lots of reasons for this. Even obesity can drive hyperthyroidism. Have a look at IV L-carnitine to control it. Selenium helps too, as does anything that controls TNF alpha (an inflammatory cytokine). Above all, do NOT supplement with iodine if you really have Graves disease. That wouuld be like pouring fuel on the fire.
You should search Dr. Child's videos + hair falling out. I'm sure he's covered it a few times.
...protein ...more protein to grow hair and nails
That was 4 what’s the 5th?
Do I take the same supplements if I no longer have a thyroid?
Yep, these are still helpful if you no longer have a thyroid.
@@drwestinchildsThanks! You are the only one that I know who has address people with no thyroid!
For me dietetitian did not really recommend frequent use of protein powder because it might cause insuline spikes.
All foods spike insulin. Find another dietitian
If I took all the supplements we're being advised to take every day on youtube I'd blow up, lol!
Exactly !
@@candicehopkins2344 And rather a Candice Hopkins than a Katie Hopkins, lol! She might at least appear to be on 'our side' but of course she's not!
I ASSERT eating an organic vegetable based diet will provide all necessary vitamins/nutrients (except for B12).
the market place has many supplements that do not contain the desired supplement, do not contain sufficient amount of the supplement, and are contaminated.
those who are deficient in any nutrient(s) are because of eating cr@p, drinking alcohol, smoking.......PEOPLE KNOW what to do and what not to do, but want their big macs anyway. it is not about education, but will power.
the nutrients have to be in the dirt the vegetables are grown in to provide the vitamins
Good points made. Disagree about vitamin d however. Lots of foods are fortified with vitamin D, so most people dont need to take a supplement. Considering the reason why a person would even seek out vitamin d testing, im sure you're coming across many people who are certainly deficient. Doesnt necessarily illustrate the general population.
Can you take Milk Thistle for Hashimoto's and Hypothyroidism?
There is always homeopathic Thyroid and Thyroid glandulars people can take.
@@emilybh6255 what are these and from where can you get this?
@@vibhaspalding6457 Ancestral Supplements
@@vibhaspalding6457 Milk thistle comes in a capsule look up what it is good for.
To live healthy it is expensive.
I recently switched from Synthroid to Armour Thyroid hoping to feel less like a zombie, and it will not level up. I've gone from 60 to 90 and now 120 and I am so tired I could die. My 1st bloodwork my TSH was 11.6, the 2nd was 8.13, and I go back in a few weeks to test again. Do you have any idea as to why this has happened? My GP will only test the TSH each time.
My GP has resisted my taking Armour Thyroid (he has prescribed a miniscule amount just to satisfy my demands) and makes me stay on Levothyroxine, even though taking Levothyroxine and having TSH that is in "the range" doesn't help my energy levels and has made me gain weight over the years. I have to demand a separate T3 and T4 test every single time! Otherwise, he just looks at the TSH and goes, "It's fine". 🤨 So fed up with the general run-of the-mill doctors.
@@stevestewart007 Even with bottoming out at 60 mcg, I felt better than I have in years, other than being so tired. My personality is coming back, I feel like going places again, I am not so mean and hateful. I will never go back to Synthroid. I think they changed something in it. My Doc thought I was nuts too, but she said ok. If your Doctor doesn’t listen any better than that, you really should find another one. Today, I feel great. Maybe it’s had more time to balance out, but I do feel great. Read the book “ Overcoming Thyroid Disorders” by David Brownstein. That will tell you what you need to know. My daughter switched too and she feels much better. Best wishes and God bless.
Find a new GP
Or get a referral to see an endocrinologist whose specialty is handling disorders/diseases like this.
What are your vitamin D levels at?
After taking vitamin D , i lost my weight, thanks doctor
How much u reduced?
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