NOTE: I incorrectly stated that the Japanese consume 1-3 GRAMS per day. What I meant (and what the picture shows) is that they consume 1-3 MILLIGRAMS per day. Sorry for the confusion!
@@lanceevans1689 @Lance Evans The source flashes up on the screen when I discuss their intake: www.env.go.jp/en/chemi/rhm/basic-info/1st/03-07-16.html Also, based on population studies, there's plenty of data to suggest that iodine intake over 300 mcg per day results in thyroid autoimmunity: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8106604/ "More specifically, a number of data suggest that only iodine supplementation regimens attaining relatively high median UIC levels (i.e., 200 µg/L or more) are able to induce relevant long-term alteration of thyroid function due to autoimmune disease, and the relationship between population iodine supply and occurrence of AITD could be depicted by a “U-shaped” function [70, 71]: in other words, the likelihood of developing thyroid autoimmune diseases would increase when median population UIC exceeds approximately 300 µg/L, but as well when is less than 100 µg/L (see Fig. 1)"
Great info! I was able to reverse Hashimotto Thyroiditis by taking Magnesium G, Brazil nuts and Iodide-iodine. I'm 60, take no meds, I do intermittent fasting. I take quite a few supplements according to my needs. I feel great!
I read this that I can reverse hashimotos? I was taking levothyroxine and felt like there was no change. I've been take armour thyroid for 6 years now. And now I take magnesium, krill oil, and tumeric. If I include iodine and the other vitamins I can potentially stop taking the armour thyroid!
@@iloveusa.42 be careful taking iodine, especially on top of the other listed supplements. It can be harmful. If I were you, I’d take it under supervision of a holistic practitioner who understands thyroid conditions. Sounds like you are on the right track, congrats!! Addressing stress and stress management is critical. Nothing you put in your body can make up for what you need to cut out/reduce. Just adopting some practice that works for you, and doing that several times a day even for a few minutes, is crucial. I wish you well❤
That’s great but you should absolutely not take iodine if you have Hashimoto’s. Iodine supplementation can actually cause Hashimoto’s and can make it worse.
I was fully aware of all you said in your other video, but this one has added so much invaluable info to me. I knew that cyanocobalamin is toxic and so I've been taking methylcobalamin, but in order to increase my B12 levels, I started taking a complex B vitamin tablets which sadly included the poisonous cyanocobalamin and I FAILED to check the label small print. Well, guess what, my TSH, which had always been normal, rose 3-fold. The only changes I made to my eating habits were to improve them last year right after taking a blood test . Too many people have genetic polymorphisms and haven't a clue about them. THANK YOU EVER SO MUCH, DOCTOR! HAVE A BLESSED EASTER SUNDAY!
@rodrigsantsil ~ I just paused ⏸️ Dr. Childs' video, saw your comment here while scrolling ... What?!? Cyanocobalamin is TOXIC?!? I have HYPERTHYROIDISM - and - just checked my B-Complex 100 and it lists B12 as Cyanocobalamin (100 mcg) 🫡 - I had NO idea I shouldn't be taking this form of B12 - geeze 🤔!!! Do you suffer from HYPO or HYPER thyroid problems?!? Can you recommend a B-Complex that you are taking that is better? Thank you in advance! Best from Southern California 🏖️
It's a sad fact that our GP's have little to zero training in hyper/hypo thyroid disease... after many years a nurse mentioned me going to an endochronologist for my care... she is not an MD but a highly trained nurse! She got it under control for me...
I’m my experience, nurses are WAY more useful at giving life saving advice than the crooks called PCP and GPS who basically just have the fancy certificate while they slowly kill people by not addressing any of their concerns. I am thankful that a nurse spotted my issue and gave advice that my stupid PCP couldn’t bother to give in YEARS of me suffering. I wish I could sue her honestly but I’d rather just focus on healing.
Sadly not all but many new doctors are quacks only interested in the money & career absolutely disgusting the human comes first in a civilised society of Caring & Care & a real willingness to know what you are talking about & adventurous to explore the unknown in medicine. I still respect the great men & woman in medicine but sadly the uncaring are creeping in 😊
endocrinologists i have sadly encountered have been extremely poorly trained, they are trained morre in diabetes! Theyve usually done about four hours on the thyroid! I have read five books by distringuished doctors on the thyrid ps numerous medical papers and transcripts. I eventually got put on T3 as I do not 'convert' the inactive hormone T4 and now, they are trying to get me taken off as it is more expensive than the useless synthentic thyroid pill levothyroxine. It makes me so angry they believe they can tar al with the same brush and not treat you as a whole individual being, so I will be taking legal action should they try and withdraw my treatment. Of course, by far the best treatment is and was, NDT natural dessicated pigsthyroid...but big Pharma couldnt make a dime out of that, so they created a synthetic (NON identical piece of rubbish) called levothyroxine and similar with many bulking agents and only one so called hormone, t4 - an inactive pre- hormone - whereas we need all the thyroid hormones
My GP wouldn't even discuss anything other than take levo..he sent me to an Endo with my questions. Endo put me on Synthroid because it is more stable than levo. But even my endo doesn't seem to know all of this plus other researching I've done. Now he did tell me(which is true) that if taking Biotin, it needs to be stopped 3-4 days before bloodwork to get a true reading on tsh, t4,t3 etc...he was correct. Accidentally forgot to not take and had to redo my bloodwork. The reading was different. So anything with biotin you take, stop taking it 3-4 days before bloodwork!
Never looked back from seeing a naturopathic practitioner who diagnosed my thyroid issue when the medical system left me for dead. She prescribes all the correct and real suppliments. I am on NO pharmaceuticals whatsoever at 56 years old. Used natural supplements through menopause too. Glad you are telling people the wrong suppliments can be dangerous too used incorrectly. I also cannot have iodine.
@@donnakeizer1468 see a professional naturopathic practitioner to pinpoint your individual needs before self medicating. I can't have iodine so she found the only suppliment that didn't contain it. Otherwise there are many out there. I did an extensive blood test for it with her. This is in Australia. The suppliment is China Med Thyrotone formula. But you may need iodine. There are other suppliments that may help too so have a good search on the internet. Herbs of gold hormone metabolism. Boron. Etc.
Oh yeah - my problem is waking with pounding heart - I should try taking my levo at night ! Am taking my magnesium bisglycinate regularly now - and eating lower histamine - no dairy no gluten - no chocolate 😢- no black or green tea - less sugars - no refined sugar but do use carbs in my homemade gluten free lectin free bread- wondering if it’s the bread causing me to have this racing heart - trial and error !
Good info! I knew about Mag Oxide (my mag supplement doesn’t include that form) but I noticed my Thyroid Support supplement has the Zinc Oxide. It’s so sad that docs have so little knowledge in this area. There’s so many frauds out there like Miss Lizzy. It’s hard to know who you can trust!
Dr Childs, I saw a Dr. Berg video on D3. 2-3 yrs ago that changed my life! For autoimmune he recommended 40,000 IU's daily! I did that for a few months. My skin looked amazing. My dark circles went away, it reduced inflammation and made the terrible pain so much less! He said 40,000 IU's puts autoimmune into remission. Once I felt better I dropped down to 10,000 IU's.
That’s great, how long did it take to feel well enough to drop down to 10,000? I take 10 now, but I’m thinking of increasing it like you did just feel nervous about it
@@lindapelle8738 I trust Dr. Eric Berg. I think it's important to hear the info directly from him to completely understand why and not take the advice from a comment. It has to completely make sense to you and you have to feel comfortable about it. He does recommend taking D3 with K2. I eat the suggested foods with K2. I'm not a doctor. Just another person like you trying to learn all I can to improve my health.
Started losing hair 4 weeks after supplementing iodine. 2 years later and 70 percent hair loss I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. I was able to then track my start of hair loss started but I never put it together until I was diagnosed and saw an overdose iodine could cause hyperthyroidism. Years of hell and only finally starting to recover please be careful.
@@1984schizosturm I went on Methamozole and it helped with hair loss. However I took medication only as needed after awhile now not at all. I drink coriander tea daily, boron water 3 times a week . A lot of supplements it’s been a struggle. I still have a lot of symptoms and my hair is still a little brittle. I looked at blood tests and although not anemic I have low iron saturation. So taking liquid iron now for that. Hair is coming back just trying to keep it now. Had thick hair to waist now it’s shoulder length. Just want my health back. Can’t believe an iodine supplement can do so much damage! The thyroid takes a very long time to balance out if ever. Not worth taking a supplement I thought I needed and clearly didn’t!
@@Jenn-777 yeah you need to be ultra careful with iodine and iron too. i supplemented iodine and i think i almost became diabetic or severely insulin resistant becasue of it. that was 5 years ago and it took a long time to recover. eating a bit of seaweed wrap with sushi is more than enough.
I rode that Iodine wave everybody seemed to be on during the Plandemic I was taking 1 or 2 drops of Loguls 2% in distilled water daily. Went to the doc for something unrelated …. my THS WAS 19! Was normal the blood draw before that !
10 weeks sober. Listening to your vedios has helped so much. If i have a bad day your vedios are my govto for support. Still having the crazy quirks of funny feeling in sides stomach back. Been checked out and everything is ok. I guess just part of the healing process. Thanks for what you are doing
My vitamin D level is low so my doctor prescribed vitamin D at a high dosage. I assumed it was D3 and I realized that it was D2. I stopped taking it and went to a D3 and K2 drops. So, unfortunately, some doctors don’t even know this about vitamin D and DO prescribe it! That’s why as a Hashimoto’s patient, you have to seek out doctors like you to stay educated.
My Doc knows I'm allergic to soy and proscribed a vitamin D pill for me, not knowing that it was based in soy oil... From several different consults with various Doctors, I picked up that at least in NZ, Doctor's cannot even see the contents of the things that they proscribe.... And half the thyroid meds contain gluten, which is bad for sufferers of thyroid diseases!
Right, my doc prescribed the high dose intially to boost my D level. I never took it, i just took a slightly higher D3 then slower lower it and then continued with a maintenance dose. It worked fine.
This happened to me too and after conducting my own research I ditched the D2 and went on 10,000 ius D3 and K2. Within 30 days my levels went from a single digit to double digits “acceptable range.” This lab result prompted the doctor’s nurse to phone me to inquire how I managed to get my levels up.
I am 76, have taken Lugol with selenium for 20 years, VD, K2, Mag. all 6 in one tablet, NAC, VC , on and on, I also use homeopathy.. so far, no pharmaceuticals, no shots, all good. I take moringa capsules, no fillers.. I buy locally here in OZ
@@nancyd304 According to Dr. Mark E. Olson, a researcher at Mexico's national university and an expert on the biology of the genus Moringa, the oxalates are not a problem with Moringa. In a 2013 article on the International Moringa Germplasm Collection website: "Even though there are large amounts of oxalates in Moringa leaves, it is found in a form that is simply excreted by the body. Oxalates that are excreted do not circulate in the body, and therefore can't contribute to kidney stone formation." The article is titled: 'Cool Moringa Research: Radek and Savage On Calcium Oxalate.'
Iodized salt: tricky for those of us who like salt. I didn't realize I was overdosing on Iodine with my salt. TSH was 0.061 , I stopped using Iodized salt and it went up to 0.24 in about a month and staying there now for months. Still below normal but lots better. (Normal FT4 I'm a male in late 30's. Didn't expect I'd be dealing with this.)
Thank you so much! Excellent information 👍🏾. I very much appreciate you giving your time to correctly educate us on real health! Doctors who really care about people’s health are rare!
It is both fascinating and frustrating to listen to various MDs and DOs concerning chronic issues. On salt intake, iodine dosage, red meat yes, red meat no, etc., one says X, another Y. Add to that list some D.Pharms. I have had far better success working with doctors of Naturopathic Medicine with the rarest exceptions. Sadly, they are licensed only in some 14 states. The med school in my state has several on their teaching staff.
I am hypothyroid and take levothyroxine. I take a multivitamin, D3, and Omega 3 fish oil. The multivitamin is from Whole Foods. I hope this covers any nutritional deficiencies I may have. I also eat 2 brazil nuts a day. I dont smoke or drink and I try to walk 3 times a week.
I tried levothyroxine and all other synthetics. They made me feels worse. There’s no substitute for natural desiccated thyroid, like Armor, NP Thyroid or Naturethroid!
@@pleiadesluciernaga8877I disagree. Perhaps it depends on the person. Desiccated thyroid/Armor was one of the worst things for me, and I wish I’d never given in to the hype. Thankfully I went to speak to an endocrinologist, she put me back on the proper dosage of levothyroxine, and I’ve been great ever since.
Magnesium is best absorbed through the skin. I use magnesium sulfate for foot soaks or baths and to make magnesium oil. With all medicines that have to pass through the gastrointestinal tract, it is good to apply something through the skin as well.
After more than a year of D3 supplementation, my levels were still too low. My doctor switched it to D2 - a super high dose to be taken once a week, and it finally raised my D levels to the normal range. She said not everyone absorbs D3.
No nos magnesium oxide use mag glysoid, dont use zinc oxide use zinc citrate,or glysonate cost abit more but u need less,high doses of iodine , recommended dose 1_150 300 micrograms range, phyco cabalaman for b12 contains cyanide and synthetic not for thyroid ppl,use alternatives methon cabilaman,, hydroxic cabalaman,adenasil cabaliman, vitamin D2, use D3 preferred, all spelling phonetically ...
Vitamin D2 is synthetic. It may raise the test level but it doesn’t help you. Research it for yourself and do what’s best for you. I’ve had low vitamin D for over a decade and took it in high doses. Researched and made my own changes to correct my health. Autoimmune issues restrict absorption. Heal the gut to absorb better.
If the dosage was not at least 10 k per day then it does not work and with magnesium. Also if normal is above 30 then it is far too low. Need to get it up to 50-60
I have hypothyroidism am on a carnivore diet ...lost hair ...yes watched your videos on hair loss my issue was thinking I should take supplements about a month after starting to eat carnivore I just realized cause was from taking all the supplements at same time as the levotyroxine which blocked asorbtion... Ended up with no weight loss on 1100 cal diet, alopecia, dry skin,swollen ankles. Ugh I immediately moved all supplements to afternoon and a week later... Swelling down on ankles lost 3 lbs have clear brain again. I didn't know what had caused it so I quit all the supplements like zinc, d3, magnesium and only took multivitamines. Oh... Most important is I was eating way too many Brazil nuts!!! So HUGE THANK YOU for educating us I brought my BP down from 165/110 to 120/70 and am on my way to healthy weight with about 2 lb loss per week. I'm 5' 2 and 171 yrs young! Started at 210 lbs July 2nd. I will have bloodwork done but with different MD mine under prescribes cuz he's afraid of heart palps... By the time I get to 120 it will be about right ha!! Doc gave me fit D shot in 2018 said I would be er need more cuz liver stores it is it ok to take one pill daily of D3?
Your Dr wants you on a synthetic thyroid medication. I was on the same for more than ten years. I used to get so hot, but wasn't sweating. I researched and found Armour thyroid. Within days of starting it, it was 90* and actually started sweating. Woo hoo! My body is trying to be normal! Well, it's better, but not 100% yet. I'm starting the Carnivore lifestyle. Let's see where that takes me. Your Dr will fight you about changing to the pig thyroid medication if that's what you want. After all, it's your body, and you have the right to say what you want to put in it.
Wait, what? You say you're 171 yes young?!?? That's amazing! What is your secret? 😮 Just kidding. Did you mean you now weigh 171 lbs OR that you're 71 years old? You're doing great, either way, so congrats! Great information here. My thyroid TSH fluctuates. It'll be .5, which is great for me, then 6 months later it's 9.8! Then 3.5, then 7, then 1.5. Docs can't explain it, but my hair is falling out by the handful. It's all over the house. Plus I'm so tired, skin problems, all things you mentioned. I might try the carnivore diet. I hate it thar meat is soooo expensive. Thanks for sharing your food and supplements regime. ❤
@@dar4835The no sweating thing is killing me. I'm hot all the time and the feeling is torture, without sweating. It makes me light headed and I feel like I'm going to explode. I also have no body hair, and am losing the hair on my head at a very accelerated pace. Handfuls, hair all over the house and on my clothes. I think I will ask my doctor if I can switch to Armour. It can't hurt. Any idea how the dosing goes? Is 100 mcg of synthroid equivalent to 100 of Armour? Thanks for your comment, and giving me hope. Any advice would be appreciated.
Medical schools don't teach nutrition in general, and specialists are trained in the diagnosis and medications to alleviate/address symptoms. It takes too much time (money) to tailor a treatment plan for each patient as everyone reacts differently to foods/supplements and/or has different deficiencies, etc. They can just Rx some 'synthroid' or whatever and tweak the dose. and get on to the next patient. My ex has Hashimoto's and I've watched her research things for the past 20 yrs. on her own. She's fortunate to have the ability to read studies and other medical/scientific material. The trickiest symptom is the brain-fog that creeps in when one should get their levels checked and/or adjust their dose. She doesn't realize it's happening and when other symptoms appear, doesn't think 'oh, yeah' I need to get my TSH, etc. checked.
@@stringlarson1247 You are right, profits (money) dictates our medical world. Thyroid is not a profitable disease to treat while diabetes is. Insulin is a highly profitable drug while Synthroid and Levothyroxine are not. I have repeatedly tried to find an endocrinologist to treat my thyroid unsuccessfully. Over and over I am turned away being told this doctor only treats diabetics. THIS IS WHAT COMES FROM A FOR PROFIT MEDICAL PARADIGM.
I was diagnosed with Hashi's in 2008. Sometimes I take iodine to help with fibrocystic breast pain. On the occasions I do, (ONE DROP from a dropper in 8 oz of water). When I do this, I can tell the next day and even maybe days after, it causes fatigue and I can tell it makes my thyroid meds less effective
But on checking the back of my supplements box it doesn't tell you what type anything is. For example: manganese is all it says also, zinc is listed but none say what type! I didn't even know there were different types. I'm more confused than ever.
@@melinachessex961 I checked my eye vitamins, they include zinc oxide. I ordered two types of zinc just this morning. Hoping to find one that is easier on my stomach.
I just watched an interesting YT clip of a man that correlates the thyroid and vitamin D for hasimotos… it could be worth looking into he saw big health changes… if I can find the link and get back to this comment I will… I just saw your comment and thought I’d pass it on it could be interesting for someone diagnosed like him it seemed quite hopeful.
Thank you so much for the clarity that’s nearly impossible to find! Any suggestions on when/how to take these? For example some say zinc on an empty stomach as phytates and other nutrients compete with its absorption? Thanks again 😊
My doctor, who is a very good doctor, gave me a prescription of 10,000 IU Vitamin D for chronically low D despite D3 supplements and it turned out to be D2. I was very surprised because I always heard D3 was the preferred D supplement. It did raise my numbers quite a bit but I always wonder why she prescribed D2.
Thanks a lot for the video, do you have a video in which you explain what supplement we should take if we can not take vitamin D because of high level of calcium in blood?
Correct but if someone has Autoimmune Hypothyroidism called Hashimotos then they must avoid any extra iodine because it stimulates thyroid gland and that shoots up the TPO autoimmune antibodies which attack thyroid gland among other organs and are not good
@@FransceneJK98 You can use elemental Iodine just small amounts. In the video he says 150-300 micrograms. I am Hashi and Hypo. I use it on a daily basis I am at 3 drops in about 1/3 cup of water. GLOW SLOW, I didn't in the beginning and I would crash hard and feel awful. I started at 1 drop every few days and paid attention to how I felt. You can increase the frequency as you feel good on it. The goal is to get to it daily. I eventually made it to three drops a day on a daily basis. I need it now. When I don't take it I am low energy! Lugouls brand is Best, order directly from their site. One bottle will get you through as you get use to it. Don't order too many, as they sit there the dropper rubber will harden. It's best to buy as you need it. In the beginning your TSH number will go up. And on average it takes 1y-18 months for those levels to come down. Mine took 9 months. I do believe my diet helped that. For refrence I am: -31 years old -4 pregnancies, one miscarriage. -Diagnosed in 2022 -Hashimoto and Hypothroid -Consume 30mcg of Np Thyroid (I do need to increase this as my weightloss has platued.) at the same time 6:15am -Consume 2-3 tbs of butter daily around two hours after meds. -At 10am I take 5g or (0.18oz) Of frozen raw liver. I cut them unto small pill size pieces for easy eating. (I was at 1/3 less and since them upped to current amount)
@@FransceneJK98 Dr. David Brownstein is a good source for more info on iodine. He has treated his patients with it for years, and they have a range of issues including both autoimmune thyroid diseases (hypo and hyper).
Thank you doctor for these videos! I recently found your channel and subscribed. Can you please do a video, on the types of food a person should eat and vitamins to take to keep the thyroids healthy naturally? I am confused about what to do, to make myself feel better it's a daily struggle. I have the symptoms of a sluggish metabolism and thyroid but my doctor said everything is okay whenever I ask to see an endocronologist. But before I stop going to her which was 4 months ago. She told me my estrogen level was a little bit low and D3 as well.
Hashimoto's diagnosed 3 yes ago. Synthroid 50mcg makes me lethargic, feel like in a coma Endocrine dr started me on armour 15 mg. 3 weeks ago Because felt like I'm having a t4, t3 conversion problem .. but Felt even more tired and tsh went to 77.4!! I'm just existing not living. Dont know what to do. Read all these dr. Blogs comments etc. I wish I had a dr that could tell me were my autoimmune inflammatories were coming from! I was a health nutrition / pilates instructor....did a tv supplement podcast years ago. But wow just wow things are so out of hand on info now!! . I honestly get better info advise from my local pharmacists than I do my drs. I'm here for any advise via DM. Pray to everyone suffering with no relieve /answers 😕
You're one of the good ones, doc. As soon as I get on high amounts of iodine I can feel my throat becoming uncomfortable. Last time I felt that almost daily it caused subacute thyroiditis. I'm now on a protocol to help my body recover but noticed as soon as I got the same sensation in my throat that my intake of iodine is again really high due to the supplements I was put on. I stopped cold turkey and I retried three days later to take thyroid nutrition, again it started. So now I'm cold turkey again and watching it little by little to get back on a normal dosage when my body will be OK with it again. I dare say my body seems even happier lacking iodine than taking too much.
What does that feel like in your throat ? I’m trying to recognize if any throat discomfort could be from foods containing too much iodine or just a sore throat from mouth breathing while sleeping .
@@SleeplessinOC it's a weird sensation like something is growing or moving around. It also makes your neck swell as well. It's super uncomfortable. I think that basically what happens is you develop thyroid swelling (a goiter).
I started taking iodine and within a couple of weeks I started to feel a weird sensation in my throat, almost like a lump was there or it was sore, hard to describe. I suspected the iodine and I stopped. Within a few days to a week my throat felt back to normal and I know it was the iodine making my throat feel weird. I was taking the recommended dosage on the bottle (150 mcg), it was a liquid and the directions were to take one drop daily. I started taking it because I have low energy, but I rather have that than problems with my thyroid.
Do not take iodine orally...I buy liquid iodine from swanson vitamins ..put on skin about the size of fifty cent piece...you will only absorbe what your body needs . If you feel you are over sensitive to iodine do a smaller patch on skin .
@@macriemyoui8382 Yes, you could say that. I had thyroid surgery in August 2020 and half of my thyroid had to be removed because of large nodules that were affecting my breathing at night when trying to sleep. No cancer was found.
@@Keep-on-ok i also had thyroidectomy last 2018. And i had to stop levothyroxine in preparation for RAI i 131 for monitoring only., just last year i found out that magnesium glycinate and bcomplex are good
This paper published by the NIH (is that a trustworthy org? lol): "Assessment of Japanese iodine intake based on seaweed consumption in Japan: A literature-based analysis"... the abstract suggests 1-3mg is a good target (b/c of Japanese official's recommendation), but, like so many papers, read the whole thing. Higher doses of iodine do not look problematic unless you have a thyroid problem to start with. But, again, read it yourself. I get the impression lots of Japanese people are swimming in iodine (the paper notes studies that found the 12-13mg/ day average), while many might get very little (looking at Japan Street food videos). The article mentions just how little the Japanese experience cancers of organs that use a lot of iodine... like breasts and prostate (cancer 10x higher among US vs Japan). The high dose advocates suggest fluoride & bromide (effervescing from anything flame retardant, like rugs and furniture), esp., are ubiquitous in US, and so high dose iodine is a way to keep cells free from being damaged by those interlopers. Of course, that's just theory. Everything depends on measurements, so I cautiously trust the doctors who do those measurements. And, of course, just keep an eye on my own experience.
I made that mistake with Zhou brand Mag Glycinate 450 "Maximum Delivery". It lists the dose as 450 mg of magnesium glycinate and magnesium dioxide, not how much of either. I'm using it as a garden amendment.
I take the citrate one. Because of constipation. And I have constipation cause of the thyroid problem. I stopped taking zinc as I got nauseous from the zinc.
@Dr. Child's... My Caltrate Calcium (that I have to take per doctor for bone density) has both Zinc Oxide and Magnesium Oxide in it. Also, my multi vitamin Centrum Silver Wome50+ has both Zinc Oxide and Magnesium Oxide. Do you suggest I stop taking these and replace them with something else? Or are these okay in small amounts if I wanted to take Zinc and/or Magnesium as an extra supplement, just don't take the oxides? Please answer if you have a moment. Thank you.
Centrum vitamins have been tested among many high end brands and is rated the WORST supplements available. also drug store brands, walmart brand usually have little to no amount of the advertised ingredient within, esp when using hers. examination has shown no herbs present but other greens including lawn grass. Pls check out professional rating of supplement brands.
But as far as I am guessing, kelp has iodine zinc and selenium and copper. Moringa has potassium and magnesium. The only tricky one is B12, So eat eggs n meat.
Hello, Dr. Childs. I have Hashimoto's. I think I have had it for possibly 20 years or more now. I have so many symptoms that I didn't even were part of this, and were are treated separately and not even associated with my Hasimoto's, even by my Functional medicine doctor. Well, she was actually a PA, but was operating under a doctor's consultation in order to treat their patients. My question is this: I only discovered I have food allergens at age 50. I am through menopause. I have never been able to stand the heat much, but for the last 9 years or more now (I am 59), I am finding I can't take the heat at all. As my body seems to overheat even after a few minutes of moving. An example is when I get ready in the morning. By the time I get ready, I am sweating profusely around my head and neck. Any time I go out to window shop, even in the winter time, I am not comfortable in stores. I am too warm. I really suffer in the summer and prefer not to go anywhere, as I know how my body will react. No one seems to know what is causing this. Is it a medication--possibly, I have been told. Is it that my adrenals are completely shot? I am so tired of this, besides the fatigue. I have no true quality of life. I just recently discovered you on UA-cam, and was amazed to learn so much already from you! I thought I would reach out to you to see if you could give me a clue. This is just opposite of what other Hashimoto's sufferers seem to experience-with being more cold than hot, isn't it? Please respond, as I really truly would like to know your thoughts on this. Thank you.
I am so sorry...I would do a major liver cleanse. Let's all be cognizant that Dr.'s are overdiagnosing almost all women with Hashimoto's as they get 10 times as much money with the tests, pills, office visits, injections, xrays, and more expensive medications. I researched this after working in a spa where women filled out a health form and 95% wrote down the H diagnosis.
Is it possibly overactive (hyperthyroid). I complained to my incompetent GP for years that I was hot and tired, before he finally ordered blood tests. I couldn't bear clothing on my skin, avoided sun, hot even in winter. Test results showed hyperthyroid. After treatment, I became hypothyroid. Still tired all the time, 30 or so years later. Good luck, best wishes for recovery. Avril from South Africa.
I just became a new Subscriber, and it would have been helpful to have these put up on the screen ( in a good form to screenshot it,) ...just a suggestion.
I'm a low thyroid patient, and I take digestive enzymes with hcl with my meal but the issue I'm facing is that after my meal I'm having bloating and then loose stool, (I'm following a ketogenic diet)....
I can personally attest to iodine supplementation triggering autoimmune thyroiditis. On the advice of a very well-known UA-cam doctor, I started using three drops of Lugol's 2% solution a few years ago, and since then I have had two episodes of painless thyroiditis two years apart. The first episode resolved itself and my thyroid resumed normal function, but with this recent episode I haven't been so lucky-- my thyroid hasn't 'woken up' and my practitioner is now trying different thyroid meds on me to try to regulate my levels. During that two-year period my anti-TPO antibodies went up quickly, but thankfully they're creeping down now that I've stopped taking the offensive substance (I apparently was taking 7.5 mg of iodine daily). I had to discover this connection on my own, and my NP STILL wants to argue with me that it couldn't possibly have been the iodine. I'm very frustrated that by taking a supplement to, in my case, encourage breast health, I've caused a very significant problem. Urgh.
Me too. I was taking fairly high doses of Lugols Iodine daily for 2 years, and got Hashimotos. I don't know how to get my thyroid back to health, but have been taking a very good magnesium (as I found out from this video,) but only at night before bed; selenium 3 drops a day (I usually only remember once or twice though,) and D3. Oh, and zinc (the good one, according to this video.) I'm not sure whether I should take Iodine at all, maybe just once in a while, and only a few drops in water..dunno. I'm living on my own and no money to spare, so these videos are very helpful. The doctor told me early this year I had hypothyroidism/ hashimotos.
@@Tryagain563 I'm so sorry that this happened to you, too! Are you getting repeated lab work to see if your levels are improving now that you're off the iodine? My antibodies have started to go down, and hopefully yours are, as well. I don't know where you live, but I've found a lab here in the US in South Carolina that charges FAR less than doctors' offices for the lab work. I take the same supplements as you (my selenium is in capsule form, though) and I also take L-Tyrosine and chromium. They're both very cheap. As far as taking more iodine, I realized that I get 150 mcg in my multi-vitamin and I also get some in dairy and other products, so I don't take the Lugol's at all anymore and I use salt with no iodine. I wish you all the best, Lindy-Lou, and I hope your thyroid completely recovers!
@@Tryagain563 You're correct to suspect too high iodine as a possible cause of your problems. However, Not necessarily so. Another possibility to consider is it's Not the iodine that's causing your problem but possibly a Bromide storm that's occurring whereby the excess intake of iodine is displacing the Bromine (a iodine antagonist) in your tissues and the Bromide needs to be excreted by your body (a good thing) . The Bromide storm (which will take some time to pass) will make you feel lousy while it's taking place - IF, this happens to be what your problem is. So, maybe Unclear what your problem is, whether it's too much iodine or Bromide being displaced from your tissues. Only time will tell, preferably with the help of a knowledgeable health practitioner familiar with these issues and can run the proper tests.
@@moniryousefian8782 Most breads today are made with dough conditioners that have bromide (specificly Potassium Bromate) added to it (not usually listed in ingredients on the label) in the United States. I believe this ingredient in bread is illegal in Australia and many countries in Europe. Bromine has a negative / detrimental effect on the thyroid gland principally due to its ability to block the uptake of iodine (an important element for the proper functioning of the thyroid gland) . Instead of the important iodine being absorbed by the thyroid gland, detrimental Bromine becomes absorbed by the thyroid gland. This causes the gland to malfunction. Iodine and Bromine are both Halides and as such are members of the same group of chemical elements on the periodic table of elements in Chemistry. So, not surprising, they compete for absorption by the thyroid gland. When iodine supplements are taken, especially in relatively high doses as a supplement, for instance, the thyroid gland happily absorbs the necessary iodine, at the same time Bromine (or Bromide) starts to slowly more and more gets excreted into the bloodstream of the individual causing a negative feeling of malaise in the individual that can last for some time afterwards. This has sometimes been described as a " thyroid storm. " This feeling of malaise could take some time to disappear. The end result is often a healthier, better functioning thyroid gland. Now, get this. Hard to believe, but true. Decades ago in the United States they started to use Potassium Bromate as a dough conditioner / additive in bread. Before this use came into common practice in the United States the dough conditioner used was made from an element called (holy cow, holy Schmoly, No) iodine, no less. No can't be. But True. They caused the problem. Nowadays, some people scratch their heads, puzzled to explain why there is an increase in thyroid problems occurring in recent years in the US 😕😕😕😕. Message to the medical professionals : after I gave them the answer, stop being puzzled. Moral of the story : go back to using iodine as a dough conditioner for bread. Case Closed 🔒🔒🔒🔒.
Hi, What form of iodine would you best recommend for hypothyroidism? I currently only take potassium iodide 500mcg a day. And I'm not sure if it's a natural or synthetic form of it. What's the most natural form of iodine to take. But since potassium iodide is the most widely available form of iodine what would you say is the best form of iodine to take?
That's correct. However right from the start I heard something that many MD's doesn't know and they give incorrect info to their patients- Mg oxide. It has only 4% absorption in human body and that's if the GI tract works at top 100%. To my professional knowledge over 80% of people have impaired digestion.
I've listened to a lot of thyroid videos. After a while, you can tell who understands the nuances of hypo and hyperthyroidism. Dont be your own "sherpa." This guy is informed.
🧐 ~ Dr. Childs - are these recommendations for both HYPO & HYPER thyroid issues?!? I am HYPER - I believe your UA-cam channel is geared more towards those suffering from HYPO thyroid problems. Thank you in advance. Please clarify if you happen to see this comment. Best from Southern California 🏖️
I have had a complete thyroidectomy because of Subclinical hyperthyroidism, a years old care of Graves Disease which was not responding to medication and Hypo parathyroid disease. I have packymeningitis and have had a biopsy of the brain lining covering my right lobe and I had a heatstroke due to hyponatremia caused by the parathyroid disease. I spent four weeks in the hospital because of that and I had to go to rehab to learn house to stand and walk again. I graduated from a wheelchair to a rollater Walker and now use a cane. This has all occurred since I lost eyesight in my right eye ten months ago. Please do a video on what we should do after a total thyroidectomy.
I’m confused about iodine. Dr brownstein and others recommend lots of iodine (in the milligrams). I’ve been taking 5 drops of 5% lugols each morning. How do we know what our body needs, the high dose theory or the rda recommendation? I thought low iodine was one reason behind hypothyroid? I don’t have hashi. I have low t3 and have had this issue for a good portion of my life, even while in school and before I even began taking iodine. I’m taking selenium, compounded t3 and other supportive things, and eat meat, fish, veg, fruits, and tubers.
@@versewriter8123 I think so! I've had a lot of imaging tests the past year (ct and xray and mri w contrast) which can all affect the thyroid and iodine can help remedy the damage. I eat a lot of dulse daily... I really seem to crave iodine rich foods. My t3 is low and has been low for years, even before I started to supplement or consume iodine, so I don't think it's the iodine causing it. I have felt like it's supported my metabolism, I'm still always cold but not quite as much, I tend to get more hair growth, and more energy. But idk if it's harming me (ie, insomnia, anxiety...?) or what my proper dose should be. I also have malabsorption issues and don't have a colon, so I waste minerals and electrolytes more easily than the norm.
I developed thyroid nodules from eating HIGH OXALATE DIET. I also had extreme fatigue and low aldosterone due to iron deficiency FROM the high oxalate diet. These issues disappeared on their own when I removed those foods and added in more animal protein. When will nutritionists and nutrition schools catch on and stop pushing people to eating spinach and nuts. These schools must be paid big bucks from big Agra to push these foods. Cattle farms have known for over a hundred years to keep their cattle away from high oxalate plants
Hi Dr child....so I am having blood test what is it that we shouldn't take to see the real results. I am constantly tired amd want to sleep sleep at a wrong time. Also to know if I a Lack in these vitamins what should I do. They also saying my Cholesterol Is on the high 3.4 they are pushing for me to have cholesterol tablets which I don't want. Help me. What do I do to get best result when doing blood test.
*Cyanocobalamin* bad? Darn. I've been taking it (along with zink oxide) in my multivitamin for decades. I've recently been wondering why I have hypothyroidism. I don't eat grains, so no gluten. I wonder if this is causing it.
It depends how much cyanocobalamin you take for how much damage you have from cyanide poisoning and b12 deficiency. The only natural cause of cyanocobalamin is your body using real b12, hydroxycobalamin, to bind and neutralize cyanide to make it less toxic so your body can safely get rid of the cyanide in urine and breath. Cyanocobalamin adds more cyanide to your system and you have a limited amount of intrinsic factor to transport any form of cobalamin so taking cyanocobalamin takes up some of your body's transportation capacity for real b12, hydroxycobalamin, causing varying levels of b12 deficiency symptoms and reducing your ability to neutralize natural cyanide in foods such as grains and fruits.
@@PerpetualEnigma So you're saying cyanocobalamin is a net negative? The daily multivitamin I've been taking for decades has 6mcg (though the contents change from year to year). I'm on the search for a better replacement.
@Ken Jackson correct, cyanocobalamin should not be consumed by anything living, small amounts you may not notice but the higher the dose over time you will notice more problems. It is so toxic it is impossible to grow in a lab in much quantity with bacteria or fungi. They use bacteria or fungi to produce large amounts of real b12/b12-co-enzymes hydroxycobalamin, methylcobalamin and/or adenosylcobalamin and then add cyanide and heat it to create cyanocobalamin. Those real variants are also shelf stable for years.
@Ken Jackson I might look for things with hydroxycobalamin, methyl folate instead of folic acid, Benfotiamine instead of thiamine etc but I wouldn't take things with huge percents of daily value unless you're trying to fix a specific health problem. You might consider growing a mix of sprouting seeds in sprouting jars to get natural freshly grown sprouts and add small amounts of that to your normal meals, sprouts often have 10-100x the nutrients of full grown vegetables by volume, non-GMO seeds
Thankyou for this information, I looked on my organic mag tablet bottle and it says Chelate acid for better absorbance chelate acid , aspartrate, citrate and smaller amount of oxotrate my Orgainic Zinc say 30mg oxitrate35mg citrate 30mg gloconate still no good with this combo?
I have spent thousands of dollars on supplements and doctors who don’t take insurance. I take the right zinc, the right magnesium, desiccated thyroid, and get b-vitamin shots. I get acupuncture & do yoga. I STILL feel awful. It just doesn’t work.
If you have hypothyroidism/Hashimoto’s, I wonder why you aren’t taking levothyroxine? Honestly, I tried the desiccated thyroid, thinking I was helping myself and being more natural. But I felt awful. Fortunately, I went to an endocrinologist who put me back on levothyroxine-the right dose-and I’ve been fine ever since. The doctor jokingly told me that the reason the desiccated thyroid didn’t work was because I wasn’t a pig. Lol Just my two cents. I hope you feel better soon.
Natual desiccated thyroid don't have the active ingredient THYROXINE in , they're not aloud to make , I bought my self some for testing and didn't do nothing
hi Dr. I'm taking zinc,mangesium,B12,sellenium,DHEA,d3-k2,collagen and ashawanda to help with my thyroid issues but also taking my Levothyroxine 75mcg and I'm not sure if all the supplements are interfering w the t4 meds but my t3 and t4 levels are normal but my TSH is very low 0.03 I think this is showing that that I'm taking to much medicine, my hair is falling out like crazy insane!! and I'm having a lot of itch on my skin specially my scalp, so not sure if I'm having some kind of thyrotoxicosis, also my testosterone is low because I'm going thru menopause . I'm 52 , I'm very frustrated because my endo keeps saying that hair loss may be cause for other undelying conditions. I need some help ASAP . Can I see you via telehealth ? thank you . I'm also using estradiol patches and progesterone cream .
Have heard that cyanocobolamine contains cyanide. I've stopped taking it. Adenosylcobalamin (sometimes labeled as cobamamide) says being a better choise.
NOTE: I incorrectly stated that the Japanese consume 1-3 GRAMS per day. What I meant (and what the picture shows) is that they consume 1-3 MILLIGRAMS per day. Sorry for the confusion!
@@lanceevans1689 @Lance Evans The source flashes up on the screen when I discuss their intake: www.env.go.jp/en/chemi/rhm/basic-info/1st/03-07-16.html
Also, based on population studies, there's plenty of data to suggest that iodine intake over 300 mcg per day results in thyroid autoimmunity: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8106604/
"More specifically, a number of data suggest that only iodine supplementation regimens attaining relatively high median UIC levels (i.e., 200 µg/L or more) are able to induce relevant long-term alteration of thyroid function due to autoimmune disease, and the relationship between population iodine supply and occurrence of AITD could be depicted by a “U-shaped” function [70, 71]: in other words, the likelihood of developing thyroid autoimmune diseases would increase when median population UIC exceeds approximately 300 µg/L, but as well when is less than 100 µg/L (see Fig. 1)"
@@drwestinchilds Thank you.
of what
What type of iodine is best?
does it matter?
Abridged version…
1.) preferred mg supplement is Magnesium glycinate
2.) preferred zinc supplement zinc citrate or zinc glycinate
3.) >1000ug iodine doses are to be avoided. 150-300ug
4.) preferred B12 supplement methylcobalamin, adenosylcobalamin, or hydroxycobalamin.
5.) get 1000-10000IU of D3 daily.
Thank you for the short version. 🌻
Thank you so much for this
Very thoughtful, thank you 😊
Thx
Thank You ❤
Great info! I was able to reverse Hashimotto Thyroiditis by taking Magnesium G, Brazil nuts and Iodide-iodine. I'm 60, take no meds, I do intermittent fasting. I take quite a few supplements according to my needs. I feel great!
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I read this that I can reverse hashimotos? I was taking levothyroxine and felt like there was no change. I've been take armour thyroid for 6 years now. And now I take magnesium, krill oil, and tumeric. If I include iodine and the other vitamins I can potentially stop taking the armour thyroid!
@@iloveusa.42 be careful taking iodine, especially on top of the other listed supplements. It can be harmful. If I were you, I’d take it under supervision of a holistic practitioner who understands thyroid conditions. Sounds like you are on the right track, congrats!! Addressing stress and stress management is critical. Nothing you put in your body can make up for what you need to cut out/reduce. Just adopting some practice that works for you, and doing that several times a day even for a few minutes, is crucial. I wish you well❤
In what form do you take Iodide-iodine?
That’s great but you should absolutely not take iodine if you have Hashimoto’s. Iodine supplementation can actually cause Hashimoto’s and can make it worse.
I was fully aware of all you said in your other video, but this one has added so much invaluable info to me. I knew that cyanocobalamin is toxic and so I've been taking methylcobalamin, but in order to increase my B12 levels, I started taking a complex B vitamin tablets which sadly included the poisonous cyanocobalamin and I FAILED to check the label small print. Well, guess what, my TSH, which had always been normal, rose 3-fold. The only changes I made to my eating habits were to improve them last year right after taking a blood test . Too many people have genetic polymorphisms and haven't a clue about them. THANK YOU EVER SO MUCH, DOCTOR! HAVE A BLESSED EASTER SUNDAY!
@rodrigsantsil ~ I just paused ⏸️ Dr. Childs' video, saw your comment here while scrolling ... What?!? Cyanocobalamin is TOXIC?!? I have HYPERTHYROIDISM - and - just checked my B-Complex 100 and it lists B12 as Cyanocobalamin (100 mcg) 🫡 - I had NO idea I shouldn't be taking this form of B12 - geeze 🤔!!! Do you suffer from HYPO or HYPER thyroid problems?!? Can you recommend a B-Complex that you are taking that is better? Thank you in advance! Best from Southern California 🏖️
It's a sad fact that our GP's have little to zero training in hyper/hypo thyroid disease... after many years a nurse mentioned me going to an endochronologist for my care... she is not an MD but a highly trained nurse! She got it under control for me...
I’m my experience, nurses are WAY more useful at giving life saving advice than the crooks called PCP and GPS who basically just have the fancy certificate while they slowly kill people by not addressing any of their concerns. I am thankful that a nurse spotted my issue and gave advice that my stupid PCP couldn’t bother to give in YEARS of me suffering. I wish I could sue her honestly but I’d rather just focus on healing.
Sadly not all but many new doctors are quacks only interested in the money & career absolutely disgusting the human comes first in a civilised society of Caring & Care & a real willingness to know what you are talking about & adventurous to explore the unknown in medicine. I still respect the great men & woman in medicine but sadly the uncaring are creeping in 😊
endocrinologists i have sadly encountered have been extremely poorly trained, they are trained morre in diabetes! Theyve usually done about four hours on the thyroid! I have read five books by distringuished doctors on the thyrid ps numerous medical papers and transcripts. I eventually got put on T3 as I do not 'convert' the inactive hormone T4 and now, they are trying to get me taken off as it is more expensive than the useless synthentic thyroid pill levothyroxine. It makes me so angry they believe they can tar al with the same brush and not treat you as a whole individual being, so I will be taking legal action should they try and withdraw my treatment.
Of course, by far the best treatment is and was, NDT natural dessicated pigsthyroid...but big Pharma couldnt make a dime out of that, so they created a synthetic (NON identical piece of rubbish) called levothyroxine and similar with many bulking agents and only one so called hormone, t4 - an inactive pre- hormone - whereas we need all the thyroid hormones
My GP wouldn't even discuss anything other than take levo..he sent me to an Endo with my questions. Endo put me on Synthroid because it is more stable than levo.
But even my endo doesn't seem to know all of this plus other researching I've done. Now he did tell me(which is true) that if taking Biotin, it needs to be stopped 3-4 days before bloodwork to get a true reading on tsh, t4,t3 etc...he was correct. Accidentally forgot to not take and had to redo my bloodwork. The reading was different.
So anything with biotin you take, stop taking it 3-4 days before bloodwork!
Endocrinologist refferal is the way to go in the States, Canada, UK or Europe?
high doses of Iodine (especially artificial Iodine) are very harmful for the Thyorid gland - thank you for mentioning this
Your daily thyroid multivitamin has made a huge change in my health, thank you! So glad I found your product line.
Me too!!! I’m feeling so much better since listening to Dr Childs❤
The one on his website?
"Your Daily Thyroid Multivitamin" ??? WHAT DID I MISS !?!? Does the fella have a supplement that I didn't take note of?!?
Never looked back from seeing a naturopathic practitioner who diagnosed my thyroid issue when the medical system left me for dead. She prescribes all the correct and real suppliments. I am on NO pharmaceuticals whatsoever at 56 years old. Used natural supplements through menopause too.
Glad you are telling people the wrong suppliments can be dangerous too used incorrectly. I also cannot have iodine.
What did she give you. Thankyou..
@@donnakeizer1468 see a professional naturopathic practitioner to pinpoint your individual needs before self medicating. I can't have iodine so she found the only suppliment that didn't contain it. Otherwise there are many out there. I did an extensive blood test for it with her. This is in Australia. The suppliment is China Med Thyrotone formula. But you may need iodine. There are other suppliments that may help too so have a good search on the internet. Herbs of gold hormone metabolism. Boron. Etc.
@@donnakeizer1468 I also had to have other complimentary vitiman and minerals. B12, selenium and more.
I can’t have any iodine either. Can’t even use the mouth wash for sore throats. 😬
wrong decison
I have been on synthroid for 51 years and since listening to one of your videos I started taking it at night and sleeping much better. Thank you.
Henriet
Please, to which Dr. Childs' video are you referring to? Thanks.
Oh yeah - my problem is waking with pounding heart - I should try taking my levo at night ! Am taking my magnesium bisglycinate regularly now - and eating lower histamine - no dairy no gluten - no chocolate 😢- no black or green tea - less sugars - no refined sugar but do use carbs in my homemade gluten free lectin free bread- wondering if it’s the bread causing me to have this racing heart - trial and error !
Good info! I knew about Mag Oxide (my mag supplement doesn’t include that form) but I noticed my Thyroid Support supplement has the Zinc Oxide. It’s so sad that docs have so little knowledge in this area. There’s so many frauds out there like Miss Lizzy. It’s hard to know who you can trust!
Dr Childs, I saw a Dr. Berg video on D3. 2-3 yrs ago that changed my life! For autoimmune he recommended 40,000 IU's daily! I did that for a few months. My skin looked amazing. My dark circles went away, it reduced inflammation and made the terrible pain so much less! He said 40,000 IU's puts autoimmune into remission.
Once I felt better I dropped down to 10,000 IU's.
That’s great, how long did it take to feel well enough to drop down to 10,000? I take 10 now, but I’m thinking of increasing it like you did just feel nervous about it
@@lindapelle8738 hi do u take 10000 iu daily n do u take k2 alongwith it??
Yes, do take K2 with the D3.
@@lindapelle8738 I trust Dr. Eric Berg. I think it's important to hear the info directly from him to completely understand why and not take the advice from a comment. It has to completely make sense to you and you have to feel comfortable about it. He does recommend taking D3 with K2. I eat the suggested foods with K2. I'm not a doctor. Just another person like you trying to learn all I can to improve my health.
@@lindapelle8738 I did it for a good while. Maybe 2 months. As I felt better I dropped it down.
Started losing hair 4 weeks after supplementing iodine. 2 years later and 70 percent hair loss I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. I was able to then track my start of hair loss started but I never put it together until I was diagnosed and saw an overdose iodine could cause hyperthyroidism. Years of hell and only finally starting to recover please be careful.
Hi Jenn, did you recover? Did your hair come back?
@@1984schizosturm I went on Methamozole and it helped with hair loss. However I took medication only as needed after awhile now not at all. I drink coriander tea daily, boron water 3 times a week . A lot of supplements it’s been a struggle. I still have a lot of symptoms and my hair is still a little brittle. I looked at blood tests and although not anemic I have low iron saturation. So taking liquid iron now for that. Hair is coming back just trying to keep it now. Had thick hair to waist now it’s shoulder length. Just want my health back. Can’t believe an iodine supplement can do so much damage! The thyroid takes a very long time to balance out if ever. Not worth taking a supplement I thought I needed and clearly didn’t!
How much iodine were you taking?
@@Jenn-777 yeah you need to be ultra careful with iodine and iron too. i supplemented iodine and i think i almost became diabetic or severely insulin resistant becasue of it. that was 5 years ago and it took a long time to recover. eating a bit of seaweed wrap with sushi is more than enough.
I rode that Iodine wave everybody seemed to be on during the Plandemic I was taking 1 or 2 drops of Loguls 2% in distilled water daily. Went to the doc for something unrelated …. my THS WAS 19! Was normal the blood draw before that !
10 weeks sober. Listening to your vedios has helped so much. If i have a bad day your vedios are my govto for support. Still having the crazy quirks of funny feeling in sides stomach back. Been checked out and everything is ok. I guess just part of the healing process. Thanks for what you are doing
My vitamin D level is low so my doctor prescribed vitamin D at a high dosage. I assumed it was D3 and I realized that it was D2. I stopped taking it and went to a D3 and K2 drops. So, unfortunately, some doctors don’t even know this about vitamin D and DO prescribe it! That’s why as a Hashimoto’s patient, you have to seek out doctors like you to stay educated.
Your K2 needs to be MK7 not MK5 and most doctors prescribing it do not know that. It's the one that activates the D3.
My mom was on D2 high dose and she had a lot of issues especially with her blood being too thin.
No idea why doctors prescribe D2!
My Doc knows I'm allergic to soy and proscribed a vitamin D pill for me, not knowing that it was based in soy oil... From several different consults with various Doctors, I picked up that at least in NZ, Doctor's cannot even see the contents of the things that they proscribe.... And half the thyroid meds contain gluten, which is bad for sufferers of thyroid diseases!
Right, my doc prescribed the high dose intially to boost my D level. I never took it, i just took a slightly higher D3 then slower lower it and then continued with a maintenance dose. It worked fine.
This happened to me too and after conducting my own research I ditched the D2 and went on 10,000 ius D3 and K2. Within 30 days my levels went from a single digit to double digits “acceptable range.” This lab result prompted the doctor’s nurse to phone me to inquire how I managed to get my levels up.
I am 76, have taken Lugol with selenium for 20 years, VD, K2, Mag. all 6 in one tablet, NAC,
VC , on and on, I also use homeopathy.. so far, no pharmaceuticals, no shots, all good. I take
moringa capsules, no fillers.. I buy locally here in OZ
Moringa very high in oxalates. Look into that pls.
@@nancyd304 According to Dr. Mark E. Olson, a researcher at Mexico's national university and an expert on the biology of the genus Moringa, the oxalates are not a problem with Moringa. In a 2013 article on the International Moringa Germplasm Collection website: "Even though there are large amounts of oxalates in Moringa leaves, it is found in a form that is simply excreted by the body. Oxalates that are excreted do not circulate in the body, and therefore can't contribute to kidney stone formation." The article is titled: 'Cool Moringa Research: Radek and Savage On Calcium Oxalate.'
Hi can I get her details I live in OZ
Good morning what in Lugol please
@@dutchesscarniegegordon56 Lugol is iodine, (YODO) in Spanish. read about it, good for the thyroid.
Iodized salt: tricky for those of us who like salt. I didn't realize I was overdosing on Iodine with my salt.
TSH was 0.061 , I stopped using Iodized salt and it went up to 0.24 in about a month and staying there now for months. Still below normal but lots better. (Normal FT4 I'm a male in late 30's. Didn't expect I'd be dealing with this.)
I heard Absorbable Natural Sea Salt is much better.
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I'm using Himalayan pink salt now.
I'm in the UK so my salt doesn't have it
I take magnesium citrate helps me sleep and it also cured my panic attacks that I had for 20 years
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You've got a good thread going here. Overall gratitude.
But, I'd love to see you go further into iodine toxcity. I didn't see a case made....
Thank you so much! Excellent information 👍🏾. I very much appreciate you giving your time to correctly educate us on real health! Doctors who really care about people’s health are rare!
It is both fascinating and frustrating to listen to various MDs and DOs concerning chronic issues. On salt intake, iodine dosage, red meat yes, red meat no, etc., one says X, another Y. Add to that list some D.Pharms. I have had far better success working with doctors of Naturopathic Medicine with the rarest exceptions. Sadly, they are licensed only in some 14 states. The med school in my state has several on their teaching staff.
Hello! Would you mind sharing the College Name and State that it is located in? Thank you!
I am hypothyroid and take levothyroxine. I take a multivitamin, D3, and Omega 3 fish oil. The multivitamin is from Whole Foods. I hope this covers any nutritional deficiencies I may have. I also eat 2 brazil nuts a day. I dont smoke or drink and I try to walk 3 times a week.
I tried levothyroxine and all other synthetics. They made me feels worse. There’s no substitute for natural desiccated thyroid, like Armor, NP Thyroid or Naturethroid!
@@pleiadesluciernaga8877 Glad you feel well 👍🏻
@@pleiadesluciernaga8877I disagree. Perhaps it depends on the person. Desiccated thyroid/Armor was one of the worst things for me, and I wish I’d never given in to the hype. Thankfully I went to speak to an endocrinologist, she put me back on the proper dosage of levothyroxine, and I’ve been great ever since.
You’re a good man for spreading this knowledge thank you!
Magnesium is best absorbed through the skin. I use magnesium sulfate for foot soaks or baths and to make magnesium oil. With all medicines that have to pass through the gastrointestinal tract, it is good to apply something through the skin as well.
Thank you...I will start this .
AMEN AMEN,,Me 2, #Every day🎉
Good day doctor Child. Thank you for sharing your information. God bless 🙏
You are reading the questions I have in my head Dr.😁...thank you soooo much! Plz keep knowing my questions😊
Excellent summmary!
Much appreciated!👍
What a boatload of info. I thought I was pretty well informed but you just dropped a bunch of new (to me) info. Thank you so much!
Much much needed information.
HUGE THANKYOU for sharing SO much info on UA-cam. Life changing for so many people. I can’t thank you enough.
After more than a year of D3 supplementation, my levels were still too low. My doctor switched it to D2 - a super high dose to be taken once a week, and it finally raised my D levels to the normal range.
She said not everyone absorbs D3.
No nos magnesium oxide use mag glysoid, dont use zinc oxide use zinc citrate,or glysonate cost abit more but u need less,high doses of iodine , recommended dose 1_150 300 micrograms range, phyco cabalaman for b12 contains cyanide and synthetic not for thyroid ppl,use alternatives methon cabilaman,, hydroxic cabalaman,adenasil cabaliman, vitamin D2, use D3 preferred, all spelling phonetically ...
Who is your doctor I’m in Charlotte and Virginia.
Try a d3 with k2, the k2 helps it absorb.
Vitamin D2 is synthetic. It may raise the test level but it doesn’t help you. Research it for yourself and do what’s best for you. I’ve had low vitamin D for over a decade and took it in high doses. Researched and made my own changes to correct my health. Autoimmune issues restrict absorption. Heal the gut to absorb better.
If the dosage was not at least 10 k per day then it does not work and with magnesium. Also if normal is above 30 then it is far too low. Need to get it up to 50-60
About iodine, you should read David Brownstein's book.
I'm not buying that part about high doses of iodine being toxic. At least when it comes to lugol's iodine.
Seaweed is the best for thyroid function. I like zinc picolinate Great advice , thank you
I'm trying to find right seaweed because I buy the sheets and it says has carcinogen
@@NoCarNancy Go to health food stores and I would always purchase Canadian dulce . Please check online .
Excellent explanation and summary
Where Cani find full advice for low thyroid This man is brillient
Keep watching his videos. He is very well educated.
Thanks for the zinc info.
I have hypothyroidism am on a carnivore diet ...lost hair ...yes watched your videos on hair loss my issue was thinking I should take supplements about a month after starting to eat carnivore I just realized cause was from taking all the supplements at same time as the levotyroxine which blocked asorbtion... Ended up with no weight loss on 1100 cal diet, alopecia, dry skin,swollen ankles. Ugh I immediately moved all supplements to afternoon and a week later... Swelling down on ankles lost 3 lbs have clear brain again. I didn't know what had caused it so I quit all the supplements like zinc, d3, magnesium and only took multivitamines. Oh... Most important is I was eating way too many Brazil nuts!!! So HUGE THANK YOU for educating us I brought my BP down from 165/110 to 120/70 and am on my way to healthy weight with about 2 lb loss per week. I'm 5' 2 and 171 yrs young! Started at 210 lbs July 2nd. I will have bloodwork done but with different MD mine under prescribes cuz he's afraid of heart palps... By the time I get to 120 it will be about right ha!! Doc gave me fit D shot in 2018 said I would be er need more cuz liver stores it is it ok to take one pill daily of D3?
Your Dr wants you on a synthetic thyroid medication. I was on the same for more than ten years. I used to get so hot, but wasn't sweating. I researched and found Armour thyroid. Within days of starting it, it was 90* and actually started sweating. Woo hoo! My body is trying to be normal!
Well, it's better, but not 100% yet.
I'm starting the Carnivore lifestyle. Let's see where that takes me.
Your Dr will fight you about changing to the pig thyroid medication if that's what you want. After all, it's your body, and you have the right to say what you want to put in it.
Brazil nuts have a lot of selenium!
Wait, what? You say you're 171 yes young?!?? That's amazing! What is your secret? 😮
Just kidding. Did you mean you now weigh 171 lbs OR that you're 71 years old? You're doing great, either way, so congrats! Great information here. My thyroid TSH fluctuates. It'll be .5, which is great for me, then 6 months later it's 9.8! Then 3.5, then 7, then 1.5. Docs can't explain it, but my hair is falling out by the handful. It's all over the house. Plus I'm so tired, skin problems, all things you mentioned. I might try the carnivore diet. I hate it thar meat is soooo expensive. Thanks for sharing your food and supplements regime. ❤
@@dar4835The no sweating thing is killing me. I'm hot all the time and the feeling is torture, without sweating. It makes me light headed and I feel like I'm going to explode. I also have no body hair, and am losing the hair on my head at a very accelerated pace. Handfuls, hair all over the house and on my clothes. I think I will ask my doctor if I can switch to Armour. It can't hurt. Any idea how the dosing goes? Is 100 mcg of synthroid equivalent to 100 of Armour? Thanks for your comment, and giving me hope. Any advice would be appreciated.
I wish you were here in NW Arkansas. I can't seem to get the help I really need. Thank you for your videos, they do help!
Eating sardines after learning about the benefits, selenium, vit D3, zinc, b vit.... oh and omega3 good for lowering inflammation
Omega 3 aka fish oil is the worst u could take …..
@@anir8023who say so? Omega 3 from fatty fish like sardines, mackerel is very healthy
@@annamaria1972 I said fish oil not fish itself.
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@@annamaria1972 take an omega with flax seed oil too
I myself do not take fish oil, could be rancid or cut with some other oil, so i eat 1 can a day of sardines in water
I was diagnosed with Hashimoto, why don’t my endocrinologist tell me these things?
Medical schools don't teach nutrition in general, and specialists are trained in the diagnosis and medications to alleviate/address symptoms. It takes too much time (money) to tailor a treatment plan for each patient as everyone reacts differently to foods/supplements and/or has different deficiencies, etc. They can just Rx some 'synthroid' or whatever and tweak the dose. and get on to the next patient.
My ex has Hashimoto's and I've watched her research things for the past 20 yrs. on her own. She's fortunate to have the ability to read studies and other medical/scientific material.
The trickiest symptom is the brain-fog that creeps in when one should get their levels checked and/or adjust their dose. She doesn't realize it's happening and when other symptoms appear, doesn't think 'oh, yeah' I need to get my TSH, etc. checked.
@@stringlarson1247 You are right, profits (money) dictates our medical world. Thyroid is not a profitable disease to treat while diabetes is. Insulin is a highly profitable drug while Synthroid and Levothyroxine are not. I have repeatedly tried to find an endocrinologist to treat my thyroid unsuccessfully. Over and over I am turned away being told this doctor only treats diabetics. THIS IS WHAT COMES FROM A FOR PROFIT MEDICAL PARADIGM.
Totally agree plus it is good for businesses you are on paid medications your entire life...
Yes, my urologist will be passing me in my dingy with his yacht that I help pay for. Diet changed my life. Doc, I changed his life!
Thank you Dr Child's ive found your videos excellent.
I was diagnosed with Hashi's in 2008. Sometimes I take iodine to help with fibrocystic breast pain. On the occasions I do, (ONE DROP from a dropper in 8 oz of water). When I do this, I can tell the next day and even maybe days after, it causes fatigue and I can tell it makes my thyroid meds less effective
Wow Dr.Childs,it's so detailed explanation. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and professional knowledge with people around the world 🌎 😊
But on checking the back of my supplements box it doesn't tell you what type anything is. For example: manganese is all it says also, zinc is listed but none say what type! I didn't even know there were different types. I'm more confused than ever.
Thank you for these back to back videos doc, quite helpful.
Are zinc sulphate or zinc acetate any good
Zinc sulfate is what is recommended by many health experts
Helpful Information. Thank you.
Wow! Thank you so very much! That was very very informative.
Thanks again Dr Childs
Thanks for those precious informations. With my subclinical hyperthyroidism I was doing wrong with b12, D and magnesium.
I’ve been avoiding taking zinc because it upsets my stomach! Happy to know about the different types that are better for us and maybe I can tolerate!
I also had problem with zinc when I took it on an empty stomach one morning I had to rush and went without breakfast.
@@melinachessex961 I checked my eye vitamins, they include zinc oxide. I ordered two types of zinc just this morning. Hoping to find one that is easier on my stomach.
@@Keep-on-okI have same problem with zinc. Upsets my stomach so I look for foods high in it....👍
TAKE ZINC WITH FOOD
@@valerieirvin249 I guess you think you’re funny?
Thank you for your advice.
Very helpful; I was diagnosed early this year with hashimotos.
Subscribed.
I just watched an interesting YT clip of a man that correlates the thyroid and vitamin D for hasimotos… it could be worth looking into he saw big health changes… if I can find the link and get back to this comment I will… I just saw your comment and thought I’d pass it on it could be interesting for someone diagnosed like him it seemed quite hopeful.
Thank you so much for the clarity that’s nearly impossible to find! Any suggestions on when/how to take these? For example some say zinc on an empty stomach as phytates and other nutrients compete with its absorption? Thanks again 😊
My doctor, who is a very good doctor, gave me a prescription of 10,000 IU Vitamin D for chronically low D despite D3 supplements and it turned out to be D2. I was very surprised because I always heard D3 was the preferred D supplement. It did raise my numbers quite a bit but I always wonder why she prescribed D2.
D2 is Big Pharma's prescription form of vitamin D, that's why.
D2 is much cheaper.
Because Dr don't want healthy patients
Magnesium acid something chelate ? What’s this in my AG1 ,400
@@campersruincod6134 bingo
Thanks a lot for the video, do you have a video in which you explain what supplement we should take if we can not take vitamin D because of high level of calcium in blood?
I use Sucrosomial Magnesium and Magnesium Malate. My iodine is from sea moss
On the subject of iodine, our WHOLE BODY uses iodine, not just the thyroid. Skin, sweat glands, salivary glands, breasts, ovaries, the list goes on.
Correct but if someone has Autoimmune Hypothyroidism called Hashimotos then they must avoid any extra iodine because it stimulates thyroid gland and that shoots up the TPO autoimmune antibodies which attack thyroid gland among other organs and are not good
Yea so idk why he says anything over 1000 micrograms can cause hashimoto disease and thyroid issues. I’m so damn confused now
@@FransceneJK98
You can use elemental Iodine just small amounts. In the video he says 150-300 micrograms.
I am Hashi and Hypo. I use it on a daily basis I am at 3 drops in about 1/3 cup of water. GLOW SLOW, I didn't in the beginning and I would crash hard and feel awful.
I started at 1 drop every few days and paid attention to how I felt. You can increase the frequency as you feel good on it. The goal is to get to it daily.
I eventually made it to three drops a day on a daily basis. I need it now. When I don't take it I am low energy!
Lugouls brand is Best, order directly from their site. One bottle will get you through as you get use to it. Don't order too many, as they sit there the dropper rubber will harden. It's best to buy as you need it.
In the beginning your TSH number will go up. And on average it takes 1y-18 months for those levels to come down. Mine took 9 months. I do believe my diet helped that.
For refrence I am:
-31 years old
-4 pregnancies, one miscarriage.
-Diagnosed in 2022
-Hashimoto and Hypothroid
-Consume 30mcg of Np Thyroid (I do need to increase this as my weightloss has platued.)
at the same time 6:15am
-Consume 2-3 tbs of butter daily around two hours after meds.
-At 10am I take 5g or (0.18oz)
Of frozen raw liver.
I cut them unto small pill size pieces for easy eating. (I was at 1/3 less and since them upped to current amount)
@@FransceneJK98 Dr. David Brownstein is a good source for more info on iodine. He has treated his patients with it for years, and they have a range of issues including both autoimmune thyroid diseases (hypo and hyper).
Thank you so much for this information. I've been taking the wrong form of Zinc and magnesium I will certainly change now
Thank you doctor for these videos! I recently found your channel and subscribed. Can you please do a video, on the types of food a person should eat and vitamins to take to keep the thyroids healthy naturally? I am confused about what to do, to make myself feel better it's a daily struggle. I have the symptoms of a sluggish metabolism and thyroid but my doctor said everything is okay whenever I ask to see an endocronologist. But before I stop going to her which was 4 months ago. She told me my estrogen level was a little bit low and D3 as well.
Hashimoto's diagnosed 3 yes ago. Synthroid 50mcg makes me lethargic, feel like in a coma Endocrine dr started me on armour 15 mg. 3 weeks ago Because felt like I'm having a t4, t3 conversion problem .. but Felt even more tired and tsh went to 77.4!! I'm just existing not living. Dont know what to do. Read all these dr. Blogs comments etc. I wish I had a dr that could tell me were my autoimmune inflammatories were coming from! I was a health nutrition / pilates instructor....did a tv supplement podcast years ago. But wow just wow things are so out of hand on info now!! . I honestly get better info advise from my local pharmacists than I do my drs. I'm here for any advise via DM. Pray to everyone suffering with no relieve /answers 😕
You're one of the good ones, doc. As soon as I get on high amounts of iodine I can feel my throat becoming uncomfortable. Last time I felt that almost daily it caused subacute thyroiditis. I'm now on a protocol to help my body recover but noticed as soon as I got the same sensation in my throat that my intake of iodine is again really high due to the supplements I was put on. I stopped cold turkey and I retried three days later to take thyroid nutrition, again it started. So now I'm cold turkey again and watching it little by little to get back on a normal dosage when my body will be OK with it again. I dare say my body seems even happier lacking iodine than taking too much.
What does that feel like in your throat ? I’m trying to recognize if any throat discomfort could be from foods containing too much iodine or just a sore throat from mouth breathing while sleeping .
@@SleeplessinOC it's a weird sensation like something is growing or moving around. It also makes your neck swell as well. It's super uncomfortable. I think that basically what happens is you develop thyroid swelling (a goiter).
I started taking iodine and within a couple of weeks I started to feel a weird sensation in my throat, almost like a lump was there or it was sore, hard to describe. I suspected the iodine and I stopped. Within a few days to a week my throat felt back to normal and I know it was the iodine making my throat feel weird. I was taking the recommended dosage on the bottle (150 mcg), it was a liquid and the directions were to take one drop daily. I started taking it because I have low energy, but I rather have that than problems with my thyroid.
Do not take iodine orally...I buy liquid iodine from swanson vitamins ..put on skin about the size of fifty cent piece...you will only absorbe what your body needs . If you feel you are over sensitive to iodine do a smaller patch on skin .
What about topical liquid iodine. Thanks for for all videos
Very good information. Thank you!
I take magnesium glycinate daily.
Hi! May i ask Do you have a thyroid problem? Like me?
@@macriemyoui8382 Yes, you could say that. I had thyroid surgery in August 2020 and half of my thyroid had to be removed because of large nodules that were affecting my breathing at night when trying to sleep. No cancer was found.
@@macriemyoui8382 I take NP Thyroid 30mg daily.
@@Keep-on-ok i also had thyroidectomy last 2018. And i had to stop levothyroxine in preparation for RAI i 131 for monitoring only., just last year i found out that magnesium glycinate and bcomplex are good
This paper published by the NIH (is that a trustworthy org? lol): "Assessment of Japanese iodine intake based on seaweed consumption in Japan: A literature-based analysis"... the abstract suggests 1-3mg is a good target (b/c of Japanese official's recommendation), but, like so many papers, read the whole thing. Higher doses of iodine do not look problematic unless you have a thyroid problem to start with. But, again, read it yourself. I get the impression lots of Japanese people are swimming in iodine (the paper notes studies that found the 12-13mg/ day average), while many might get very little (looking at Japan Street food videos). The article mentions just how little the Japanese experience cancers of organs that use a lot of iodine... like breasts and prostate (cancer 10x higher among US vs Japan).
The high dose advocates suggest fluoride & bromide (effervescing from anything flame retardant, like rugs and furniture), esp., are ubiquitous in US, and so high dose iodine is a way to keep cells free from being damaged by those interlopers. Of course, that's just theory. Everything depends on measurements, so I cautiously trust the doctors who do those measurements. And, of course, just keep an eye on my own experience.
I made that mistake with Zhou brand Mag Glycinate 450 "Maximum Delivery". It lists the dose as 450 mg of magnesium glycinate and magnesium dioxide, not how much of either. I'm using it as a garden amendment.
😂😂😂❤
I take the citrate one. Because of constipation. And I have constipation cause of the thyroid problem. I stopped taking zinc as I got nauseous from the zinc.
@Dr. Child's... My Caltrate Calcium (that I have to take per doctor for bone density) has both Zinc Oxide and Magnesium Oxide in it. Also, my multi vitamin Centrum Silver Wome50+ has both Zinc Oxide and Magnesium Oxide. Do you suggest I stop taking these and replace them with something else? Or are these okay in small amounts if I wanted to take Zinc and/or Magnesium as an extra supplement, just don't take the oxides? Please answer if you have a moment. Thank you.
Centrum, one a day, nature's etc. Are all vitamins made by pharma Co's.......they are garbage vitamins , they want you on their drugs $$$$$.
Centrum vitamins have been tested among many high end brands and is rated the WORST supplements available.
also drug store brands, walmart brand usually have little to no amount of the advertised ingredient within, esp when using hers. examination has shown no herbs present but other greens including lawn grass. Pls check out professional rating of supplement brands.
Thank you for the summary in the description.
Thank you 🙏 - your videos are very helpful
Thank you For mentioning what magnesium is not good for someone who has a hyperthyroidism. Now I know
And for D3 absorption, you need K2 & Magnesium (glycinate is best)
But as far as I am guessing, kelp has iodine zinc and selenium and copper. Moringa has potassium and magnesium. The only tricky one is B12, So eat eggs n meat.
I eat Marmite😊🇬🇧
Awesome info doctor 🥰🙏🙏🙏 Billion of thanks 🥰
Hello, Dr. Childs. I have Hashimoto's. I think I have had it for possibly 20 years or more now. I have so many symptoms that I didn't even were part of this, and were are treated separately and not even associated with my Hasimoto's, even by my Functional medicine doctor. Well, she was actually a PA, but was operating under a doctor's consultation in order to treat their patients. My question is this: I only discovered I have food allergens at age 50. I am through menopause. I have never been able to stand the heat much, but for the last 9 years or more now (I am 59), I am finding I can't take the heat at all. As my body seems to overheat even after a few minutes of moving. An example is when I get ready in the morning. By the time I get ready, I am sweating profusely around my head and neck. Any time I go out to window shop, even in the winter time, I am not comfortable in stores. I am too warm. I really suffer in the summer and prefer not to go anywhere, as I know how my body will react. No one seems to know what is causing this. Is it a medication--possibly, I have been told. Is it that my adrenals are completely shot? I am so tired of this, besides the fatigue. I have no true quality of life. I just recently discovered you on UA-cam, and was amazed to learn so much already from you! I thought I would reach out to you to see if you could give me a clue. This is just opposite of what other Hashimoto's sufferers seem to experience-with being more cold than hot, isn't it? Please respond, as I really truly would like to know your thoughts on this. Thank you.
I am so sorry...I would do a major liver cleanse. Let's all be cognizant that Dr.'s are overdiagnosing almost all women with Hashimoto's as they get 10 times as much money with the tests, pills, office visits, injections, xrays, and more expensive medications. I researched this after working in a spa where women filled out a health form and 95% wrote down the H diagnosis.
Kelp and calendula, just in general lifestyle intake, corrected my Hashimoto's. I was just nibbling as I was gardening.
Is it possibly overactive (hyperthyroid). I complained to my incompetent GP for years that I was hot and tired, before he finally ordered blood tests. I couldn't bear clothing on my skin, avoided sun, hot even in winter. Test results showed hyperthyroid. After treatment, I became hypothyroid. Still tired all the time, 30 or so years later. Good luck, best wishes for recovery. Avril from South Africa.
Wow, excellent info. Thx!!
I was taking too much iodine 🙁. Thank you
I am a 73 year old retired coal miner and I take Lodine and Sea Kelp 150mcg and it only says on the box 150mcg for both.
I just became a new Subscriber, and it would have been helpful to have these put up on the screen ( in a good form to screenshot it,) ...just a suggestion.
I'm a low thyroid patient, and I take digestive enzymes with hcl with my meal but the issue I'm facing is that after my meal I'm having bloating and then loose stool,
(I'm following a ketogenic diet)....
Yogurt is good for your stomach. 👍🏻
Thanks Doctor for this information. ❤
I can personally attest to iodine supplementation triggering autoimmune thyroiditis. On the advice of a very well-known UA-cam doctor, I started using three drops of Lugol's 2% solution a few years ago, and since then I have had two episodes of painless thyroiditis two years apart. The first episode resolved itself and my thyroid resumed normal function, but with this recent episode I haven't been so lucky-- my thyroid hasn't 'woken up' and my practitioner is now trying different thyroid meds on me to try to regulate my levels. During that two-year period my anti-TPO antibodies went up quickly, but thankfully they're creeping down now that I've stopped taking the offensive substance (I apparently was taking 7.5 mg of iodine daily). I had to discover this connection on my own, and my NP STILL wants to argue with me that it couldn't possibly have been the iodine. I'm very frustrated that by taking a supplement to, in my case, encourage breast health, I've caused a very significant problem. Urgh.
Me too. I was taking fairly high doses of Lugols Iodine daily for 2 years, and got Hashimotos. I don't know how to get my thyroid back to health, but have been taking a very good magnesium (as I found out from this video,) but only at night before bed; selenium 3 drops a day (I usually only remember once or twice though,) and D3. Oh, and zinc (the good one, according to this video.)
I'm not sure whether I should take Iodine at all, maybe just once in a while, and only a few drops in water..dunno. I'm living on my own and no money to spare, so these videos are very helpful.
The doctor told me early this year I had hypothyroidism/ hashimotos.
@@Tryagain563 I'm so sorry that this happened to you, too! Are you getting repeated lab work to see if your levels are improving now that you're off the iodine? My antibodies have started to go down, and hopefully yours are, as well. I don't know where you live, but I've found a lab here in the US in South Carolina that charges FAR less than doctors' offices for the lab work. I take the same supplements as you (my selenium is in capsule form, though) and I also take L-Tyrosine and chromium. They're both very cheap.
As far as taking more iodine, I realized that I get 150 mcg in my multi-vitamin and I also get some in dairy and other products, so I don't take the Lugol's at all anymore and I use salt with no iodine.
I wish you all the best, Lindy-Lou, and I hope your thyroid completely recovers!
@@Tryagain563 You're correct to suspect too high iodine as a possible cause of your problems. However, Not necessarily so. Another possibility to consider is it's Not the iodine that's causing your problem but possibly a Bromide storm that's occurring whereby the excess intake of iodine is displacing the Bromine (a iodine antagonist) in your tissues and the Bromide needs to be excreted by your body (a good thing) . The Bromide storm (which will take some time to pass) will make you feel lousy while it's taking place - IF, this happens to be what your problem is. So, maybe Unclear what your problem is, whether it's too much iodine or Bromide being displaced from your tissues. Only time will tell, preferably with the help of a knowledgeable health practitioner familiar with these issues and can run the proper tests.
@@milycome
Very interesting, what are you suggesting for removing bromide from our body ?! Greatly appreciated 🙏
@@moniryousefian8782 Most breads today are made with dough conditioners that have bromide (specificly Potassium Bromate) added to it (not usually listed in ingredients on the label) in the United States. I believe this ingredient in bread is illegal in Australia and many countries in Europe. Bromine has a negative / detrimental effect on the thyroid gland principally due to its ability to block the uptake of iodine (an important element for the proper functioning of the thyroid gland) . Instead of the important iodine being absorbed by the thyroid gland, detrimental Bromine becomes absorbed by the thyroid gland. This causes the gland to malfunction. Iodine and Bromine are both Halides and as such are members of the same group of chemical elements on the periodic table of elements in Chemistry. So, not surprising, they compete for absorption by the thyroid gland. When iodine supplements are taken, especially in relatively high doses as a supplement, for instance, the thyroid gland happily absorbs the necessary iodine, at the same time Bromine (or Bromide) starts to slowly more and more gets excreted into the bloodstream of the individual causing a negative feeling of malaise in the individual that can last for some time afterwards. This has sometimes been described as a " thyroid storm. " This feeling of malaise could take some time to disappear. The end result is often a healthier, better functioning thyroid gland. Now, get this. Hard to believe, but true. Decades ago in the United States they started to use Potassium Bromate as a dough conditioner / additive in bread. Before this use came into common practice in the United States the dough conditioner used was made from an element called (holy cow, holy Schmoly, No) iodine, no less. No can't be. But True. They caused the problem. Nowadays, some people scratch their heads, puzzled to explain why there is an increase in thyroid problems occurring in recent years in the US 😕😕😕😕. Message to the medical professionals : after I gave them the answer, stop being puzzled. Moral of the story : go back to using iodine as a dough conditioner for bread. Case Closed 🔒🔒🔒🔒.
Hi,
What form of iodine would you best recommend for hypothyroidism? I currently only take potassium iodide 500mcg a day. And I'm not sure if it's a natural or synthetic form of it. What's the most natural form of iodine to take. But since potassium iodide is the most widely available form of iodine what would you say is the best form of iodine to take?
Every doctor has the "answer". Be your own sherpa when it comes to navigating the snow storms of health.
😂 tell yourself what you want...you like to sound wise, do you?
That's correct. However right from the start I heard something that many MD's doesn't know and they give incorrect info to their patients- Mg oxide. It has only 4% absorption in human body and that's if the GI tract works at top 100%. To my professional knowledge over 80% of people have impaired digestion.
I've listened to a lot of thyroid videos. After a while, you can tell who understands the nuances of hypo and hyperthyroidism. Dont be your own "sherpa." This guy is informed.
@@josephine5809 that may be true but doctors like him don't take state funded insurance. They are only for the rich.
. Yes he is ❤️
🧐 ~ Dr. Childs - are these recommendations for both HYPO & HYPER thyroid issues?!? I am HYPER - I believe your UA-cam channel is geared more towards those suffering from HYPO thyroid problems. Thank you in advance. Please clarify if you happen to see this comment. Best from Southern California 🏖️
I have had a complete thyroidectomy because of Subclinical hyperthyroidism, a years old care of Graves Disease which was not responding to medication and Hypo parathyroid disease. I have packymeningitis and have had a biopsy of the brain lining covering my right lobe and I had a heatstroke due to hyponatremia caused by the parathyroid disease. I spent four weeks in the hospital because of that and I had to go to rehab to learn house to stand and walk again. I graduated from a wheelchair to a rollater Walker and now use a cane. This has all occurred since I lost eyesight in my right eye ten months ago. Please do a video on what we should do after a total thyroidectomy.
I would like to see a video on people who don’t have a thyroid as well!
😮 WOW!!
Co factors are needed for iodine 200 mcg selenium will off set thyroid toxicity. It super boosted my immune system i take 50mg
I’m confused about iodine. Dr brownstein and others recommend lots of iodine (in the milligrams). I’ve been taking 5 drops of 5% lugols each morning. How do we know what our body needs, the high dose theory or the rda recommendation? I thought low iodine was one reason behind hypothyroid?
I don’t have hashi. I have low t3 and have had this issue for a good portion of my life, even while in school and before I even began taking iodine. I’m taking selenium, compounded t3 and other supportive things, and eat meat, fish, veg, fruits, and tubers.
Ask your Dr. Be careful as too much can give you Hashi
Are you feeling well on it?
@@markanderson1886 my doctor isn't literate on iodine
@@versewriter8123 I think so! I've had a lot of imaging tests the past year (ct and xray and mri w contrast) which can all affect the thyroid and iodine can help remedy the damage. I eat a lot of dulse daily... I really seem to crave iodine rich foods. My t3 is low and has been low for years, even before I started to supplement or consume iodine, so I don't think it's the iodine causing it. I have felt like it's supported my metabolism, I'm still always cold but not quite as much, I tend to get more hair growth, and more energy. But idk if it's harming me (ie, insomnia, anxiety...?) or what my proper dose should be. I also have malabsorption issues and don't have a colon, so I waste minerals and electrolytes more easily than the norm.
Iodine patch test. Type that in the search bar and research.
I developed thyroid nodules from eating HIGH OXALATE DIET.
I also had extreme fatigue and low aldosterone due to iron deficiency FROM the high oxalate diet.
These issues disappeared on their own when I removed those foods and added in more animal protein.
When will nutritionists and nutrition schools catch on and stop pushing people to eating spinach and nuts.
These schools must be paid big bucks from big Agra to push these foods. Cattle farms have known for over a hundred years to keep their cattle away from high oxalate plants
Thanks Doc, loved this video so subscribing. So much goes over my head, but can hear enough to be helpful. 🙏🏼🌿
Hi Dr child....so I am having blood test what is it that we shouldn't take to see the real results. I am constantly tired amd want to sleep sleep at a wrong time.
Also to know if I a
Lack in these vitamins what should I do. They also saying my Cholesterol Is on the high 3.4 they are pushing for me to have cholesterol tablets which I don't want. Help me. What do I do to get best result when doing blood test.
*Cyanocobalamin* bad? Darn. I've been taking it (along with zink oxide) in my multivitamin for decades. I've recently been wondering why I have hypothyroidism. I don't eat grains, so no gluten. I wonder if this is causing it.
Well, I'm glad you found out.
Always Google every supplement and ots side effects. All the best to you.
It depends how much cyanocobalamin you take for how much damage you have from cyanide poisoning and b12 deficiency. The only natural cause of cyanocobalamin is your body using real b12, hydroxycobalamin, to bind and neutralize cyanide to make it less toxic so your body can safely get rid of the cyanide in urine and breath. Cyanocobalamin adds more cyanide to your system and you have a limited amount of intrinsic factor to transport any form of cobalamin so taking cyanocobalamin takes up some of your body's transportation capacity for real b12, hydroxycobalamin, causing varying levels of b12 deficiency symptoms and reducing your ability to neutralize natural cyanide in foods such as grains and fruits.
@@PerpetualEnigma So you're saying cyanocobalamin is a net negative? The daily multivitamin I've been taking for decades has 6mcg (though the contents change from year to year). I'm on the search for a better replacement.
@Ken Jackson correct, cyanocobalamin should not be consumed by anything living, small amounts you may not notice but the higher the dose over time you will notice more problems. It is so toxic it is impossible to grow in a lab in much quantity with bacteria or fungi. They use bacteria or fungi to produce large amounts of real b12/b12-co-enzymes hydroxycobalamin, methylcobalamin and/or adenosylcobalamin and then add cyanide and heat it to create cyanocobalamin. Those real variants are also shelf stable for years.
@Ken Jackson I might look for things with hydroxycobalamin, methyl folate instead of folic acid, Benfotiamine instead of thiamine etc but I wouldn't take things with huge percents of daily value unless you're trying to fix a specific health problem. You might consider growing a mix of sprouting seeds in sprouting jars to get natural freshly grown sprouts and add small amounts of that to your normal meals, sprouts often have 10-100x the nutrients of full grown vegetables by volume, non-GMO seeds
AWESOME VIDEO !
You rock my friend.
Glad you tell it like it is !!!
Way too fast for me. Sounds like good info Doc. However….I need to SEE the big picture! (white board)
Thankyou for this information, I looked on my organic mag tablet bottle and it says Chelate acid for better absorbance chelate acid , aspartrate, citrate and smaller amount of oxotrate my Orgainic Zinc say 30mg oxitrate35mg citrate 30mg gloconate still no good with this combo?
You always have great content. Thank you!
Those autoimmune issue you’re talking about caused from taking high doses iodine is caused by radioactive iodine. not natural iodine, big difference
I have spent thousands of dollars on supplements and doctors who don’t take insurance. I take the right zinc, the right magnesium, desiccated thyroid, and get b-vitamin shots. I get acupuncture & do yoga. I STILL feel awful. It just doesn’t work.
If you have hypothyroidism/Hashimoto’s, I wonder why you aren’t taking levothyroxine? Honestly, I tried the desiccated thyroid, thinking I was helping myself and being more natural. But I felt awful. Fortunately, I went to an endocrinologist who put me back on levothyroxine-the right dose-and I’ve been fine ever since. The doctor jokingly told me that the reason the desiccated thyroid didn’t work was because I wasn’t a pig. Lol Just my two cents. I hope you feel better soon.
Perhaps search gut and thyroid..gut may need help ie inflammation etc
Natual desiccated thyroid don't have the active ingredient THYROXINE in , they're not aloud to make , I bought my self some for testing and didn't do nothing
I can't take desiccated thyroid either. I feel awful on it.
Doctor thank you so much for teaching, what about zinc gluconate is it good?
thank you for the information, just checked my magnezium , yep , its an oxyie type, spring valley brand. Will be switching ,Thank you
hi Dr. I'm taking zinc,mangesium,B12,sellenium,DHEA,d3-k2,collagen and ashawanda to help with my thyroid issues but also taking my Levothyroxine 75mcg and I'm not sure if all the supplements are interfering w the t4 meds but my t3 and t4 levels are normal but my TSH is very low 0.03 I think this is showing that that I'm taking to much medicine, my hair is falling out like crazy insane!! and I'm having a lot of itch on my skin specially my scalp, so not sure if I'm having some kind of thyrotoxicosis, also my testosterone is low because I'm going thru menopause . I'm 52 , I'm very frustrated because my endo keeps saying that hair loss may be cause for other undelying conditions. I need some help ASAP . Can I see you via telehealth ? thank you . I'm also using estradiol patches and progesterone cream .
That low TSH could hurt your heart..could be very bad… are you tired all the time? Losing weight?
May be allergic to estrogen & progesterone cream, as i was. And had to quit taking
Have heard that cyanocobolamine contains cyanide. I've stopped taking it.
Adenosylcobalamin (sometimes labeled as cobamamide) says being a better choise.
Me running to my kitchen to double check all my supplements to make sure they are all the proper ingredients and doses 🏃🏼♀️ Thank You !! 🙏🏻
Thankyou...could you please talk about what foods to eat for hyshimotos disease..