Suppelements and hypothyroidism

cenicienta · 08-28-2004, 09:20 AM

Hi everyone!

I was going through some previous posts by people and saw that one person had posted that CO Q10 was not to be taken by thyroid patients. I am hypothyroid and am curious to know which other supplements that Dr. Atkings recommends in his book should not be taken by thyroid patients?

Thanks

Atkins_Nutritionist · 08-28-2004, 04:41 PM

I suggest you refer to Dr. Atkins Vita-Nutrient solution.

CoQ10 is ok and may be beneficial for hypothyroid. Do you exercise? How much water do you drink? Are you on medications?

I will say that for individuals who have low thyroid and may be beneficial not to lower carbs below 30-35 grams.

Good luck

MammaC · 08-29-2004, 11:42 AM

Could you explain why someone with low thyroid should not eat less than 30=35 carbs a day? Also, does this apply to someone who has normal thyroid readings with medication (Synthroid)
Thanks.

Tazcat · 08-29-2004, 03:00 PM

Well, I'm not the nutritionist, but I believe you need some carbs (thus her suggested range) for T3/T4 conversion.

Also, when you say you have "normal" thyroid readings with Synthroid - - do you mean your free T/3/4 - or just your TSH?

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cenicienta Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 623 Gallery: cenicienta	Suppelements and hypothyroidism Hi everyone! I was going through some previous posts by people and saw that one person had posted that CO Q10 was not to be taken by thyroid patients. I am hypothyroid and am curious to know which other supplements that Dr. Atkings recommends in his book should not be taken by thyroid patients? Thanks

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08-28-2004, 04:41 PM	#2
Atkins_Nutritionist Nutritionist Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Atkins Health and Medical Information Services Posts: 684 Gallery: Atkins_Nutritionist	I suggest you refer to Dr. Atkins Vita-Nutrient solution. CoQ10 is ok and may be beneficial for hypothyroid. Do you exercise? How much water do you drink? Are you on medications? I will say that for individuals who have low thyroid and may be beneficial not to lower carbs below 30-35 grams. Good luck

08-29-2004, 11:42 AM	#3
MammaC Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 947 Gallery: MammaC Stats: 303/186/195.5/167 WOE: Atkins Start Date: February 2004	Could you explain why someone with low thyroid should not eat less than 30=35 carbs a day? Also, does this apply to someone who has normal thyroid readings with medication (Synthroid) Thanks.

08-29-2004, 03:00 PM	#4
Tazcat Carby Cat Join Date: May 2004 Location: amidst the cat hair >^..^< Posts: 32,372 Gallery: Tazcat WOE: Catkins	Well, I'm not the nutritionist, but I believe you need some carbs (thus her suggested range) for T3/T4 conversion. Also, when you say you have "normal" thyroid readings with Synthroid - - do you mean your free T/3/4 - or just your TSH?