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Can Ashwagandha Be Taken Along With Levothyroxine?
Question: Good morning.
With my primary care doctor's permission, I would like to take Ashwagandha again in the future. I was using it (Ashwagandha)but was put on Fluoxitine(10)mg) for anxiety and depression so the doctor took me off it (ashwagandha). My mood has improved ..and I stil take the Fluooxitine but at half a dose.Assuming that I get back to taking Ashwagandha in the future is there a relation between Ashwagandha and thyroid functioning? I take Levothyroxine (50 MCG) for having thyroid removed 30 years ago. Just wondering if the Ashwandha can be used while taking Levothyroxine.
thank you
With my primary care doctor's permission, I would like to take Ashwagandha again in the future. I was using it (Ashwagandha)but was put on Fluoxitine(10)mg) for anxiety and depression so the doctor took me off it (ashwagandha). My mood has improved ..and I stil take the Fluooxitine but at half a dose.Assuming that I get back to taking Ashwagandha in the future is there a relation between Ashwagandha and thyroid functioning? I take Levothyroxine (50 MCG) for having thyroid removed 30 years ago. Just wondering if the Ashwandha can be used while taking Levothyroxine.
thank you
Brief Answer:
Yes it can be used
Detailed Answer:
Hello, good morning
Ashwagandha is a natural herb. In some studies the supplement is found to have positive impact on thyroid hormone functioning. So yes, even if you are taking 50 micrograms of Thyroxin, you can take Ashwagandha.
No need to worry.
Thanks and Take care
Yes it can be used
Detailed Answer:
Hello, good morning
Ashwagandha is a natural herb. In some studies the supplement is found to have positive impact on thyroid hormone functioning. So yes, even if you are taking 50 micrograms of Thyroxin, you can take Ashwagandha.
No need to worry.
Thanks and Take care
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