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Do Bodybuilding Supplements Affect A Person With Hashimoto S Disease?

I am a 33 male, my occupation is a firefighter and I travel the world playing ball. I was recently diagnosed with Hashimoto s and they discover a few lumps on thyroid. I should be getting the results back soon. My question is I take bodybuilding supplements/enhancers can this cause interference or create damages with my condition?
Fri, 23 Feb 2018
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hi sir,i understand the stress you experience in your job but let me explain you about the body building supplements in detail :
1)those supplements which are not recommended are
a)testosterone boosters
b)branched chain aminoacids in high doses for longer duration
c)beta hydroxy beta methyl butyrate(HMB)
2)those which are better compared to the above ones are
a)creatine
b)arginine
c)beta alanine
testosterone derivatives or anabolic steroids are known to cause many side effects and also they influence the functioning of thyroid gland by altering thyroxine hormone levels.so these are not advisable in thyroid patients.
so,only under the supervision of a healthcare expert,you can go for body building supplements that contain creatine or beta alanine.but caution is necessary in hashimotos as there is always risk of excessive weight gain both due to disease perse and these body building supplements.hope my answer clarifies your doubts.any further queries,please do write to us.its my pleasure to be of any help to you.thank you.take care.bye.
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Do Bodybuilding Supplements Affect A Person With Hashimoto S Disease?

hi sir,i understand the stress you experience in your job but let me explain you about the body building supplements in detail : 1)those supplements which are not recommended are a)testosterone boosters b)branched chain aminoacids in high doses for longer duration c)beta hydroxy beta methyl butyrate(HMB) 2)those which are better compared to the above ones are a)creatine b)arginine c)beta alanine testosterone derivatives or anabolic steroids are known to cause many side effects and also they influence the functioning of thyroid gland by altering thyroxine hormone levels.so these are not advisable in thyroid patients. so,only under the supervision of a healthcare expert,you can go for body building supplements that contain creatine or beta alanine.but caution is necessary in hashimotos as there is always risk of excessive weight gain both due to disease perse and these body building supplements.hope my answer clarifies your doubts.any further queries,please do write to us.its my pleasure to be of any help to you.thank you.take care.bye.