Hashimoto\'s Thyroiditis Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause

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Supplement  Guide

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The products discussed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Name Rationale Side Effects Notes

Adrenal

Adaptogens (Daily

Stress Formula)

Help support

adrenal function

Multiple

formulations

exist;

cross-check

ingredients for

sensitivities

Anatabine

Alkaloid found in

tobacco; helps

detoxify LPS,

reduces

inflammation

May impact

liver function tests;

should monitor

*Caution with

nightshade

sensitivity

Take three to four

times a day

B 12

Proper devel-

opment of villi,

protein

digestions, many

others

Bright yellow urine

Sublingual B 12

may be better

absorbed,

especially with GI

issues

Betaine with

Pepsin

Helps digest

proteins

Burning in throat;

not to be used

with ulcers!

Take with meals

containing protein

Chromium

Required nutrient

for thyroid function

May cause

drowsiness

Curcumin Reduces

inflammation

Look for

absorbable

formulations

Vitamin D 5,000 IU

Reduces

inflammation,

autoimmune

symptoms

Ideally, you should

get it from the sun,

but supplements

can be a

secondary

option; can

measure levels

Vitamin E 400 IU

Antioxidant, works

synergistically

with selenium,

improves skin

Can have

blood-thinning

effects