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Suggest Natural Remedies For Elevated TSH Levels

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Posted on Thu, 6 Jul 2017
Question: Dear Doctor,
Recently my wife thyroid , TSH was 9.0 . She is taking thyroxine 37.5 mg for two weeks and now the TSH is 5.2. now we are trying to conceive . My doubt is what is the best foods and vitamins that we can take naturally to reduce thyroid levels.
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Dietary modifications suggested.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. For pregnancy a TSH level below 2.5 mIU/L. Therefore further control is needed. I would insist on a dose adjustment.

Regarding the dietary modifications:
* Plain, low-fat yogurt, or Greek yogurt is a good source of iodine and can make up about 50% of recommended daily intake.
* By drinking 1 cup of low-fat milk, she would consume about one-third of her daily iodine needs. Another good idea: She should opt for a glass that has been fortified with vitamin D.
* Zinc is another key nutrient for your thyroid. Chicken and beef are good sources.
* Iodine is found in soils and seawater, fish are another good source of this nutrient. Shellfish can also be a good source of zinc, too.
* Cruciferous that are rich in fiber, like broccoli, cabbage, spinach, XXXXXXX and Brussels sprouts, may inhibit thyroid medication absorption. Reducing the amounts of such produce in the morning right after taking your medication may help.
* Blueberries, tomatoes, bell peppers, and other foods rich in antioxidants can improve overall health and benefit the thyroid gland. Eating foods high in B vitamins, like whole grains, may also help.
* Selenium - Eating selenium-rich foods, such as sunflower seeds or Brazil nuts, can be beneficial.
* Good sources of tyrosine are meats, dairy, and legumes.
* Taking iron or calcium supplements can also change the effectiveness of many thyroid medications.
* Although a high-fiber diet is usually recommended, too much fiber eaten right after taking thyroid medicines may interfere with their absorption.
* Soy and soy based supplements are preferable to avoid.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Natural Remedies For Elevated TSH Levels

Brief Answer: Dietary modifications suggested. Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. For pregnancy a TSH level below 2.5 mIU/L. Therefore further control is needed. I would insist on a dose adjustment. Regarding the dietary modifications: * Plain, low-fat yogurt, or Greek yogurt is a good source of iodine and can make up about 50% of recommended daily intake. * By drinking 1 cup of low-fat milk, she would consume about one-third of her daily iodine needs. Another good idea: She should opt for a glass that has been fortified with vitamin D. * Zinc is another key nutrient for your thyroid. Chicken and beef are good sources. * Iodine is found in soils and seawater, fish are another good source of this nutrient. Shellfish can also be a good source of zinc, too. * Cruciferous that are rich in fiber, like broccoli, cabbage, spinach, XXXXXXX and Brussels sprouts, may inhibit thyroid medication absorption. Reducing the amounts of such produce in the morning right after taking your medication may help. * Blueberries, tomatoes, bell peppers, and other foods rich in antioxidants can improve overall health and benefit the thyroid gland. Eating foods high in B vitamins, like whole grains, may also help. * Selenium - Eating selenium-rich foods, such as sunflower seeds or Brazil nuts, can be beneficial. * Good sources of tyrosine are meats, dairy, and legumes. * Taking iron or calcium supplements can also change the effectiveness of many thyroid medications. * Although a high-fiber diet is usually recommended, too much fiber eaten right after taking thyroid medicines may interfere with their absorption. * Soy and soy based supplements are preferable to avoid. Let me know if I could help further. Regards