After my own Hashimoto’s diagnosis in 2009, I wanted to figure out what I could do to live the healthiest life possible. I wanted to know if there was anything I could do to address my symptoms and reverse my condition, or at least stop its progression. So, I set out on a journey to find the root cause of my disease. I have learned that Hashimoto’s …
Selenium
How Vitamin E Impacts Your Thyroid
Evaluating the safety, efficacy, and cost of various treatments was a large part of my training as a pharmacist. I have put my training to use in overcoming Hashimoto’s, and have found that a combination of the right medications (when indicated), the right lifestyle changes, and the right supplements, can have a tremendous impact on recovering from …
Selenium: The Nutrient That Can Reduce Thyroid Antibodies by 40%
Selenium deficiency is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies that I see in people with Hashimoto’s — research shows that most people with Hashimoto’s will have a deficiency in selenium, and being deficient in this key thyroid nutrient is a very common and widely recognized trigger of autoimmune thyroid conditions! The good news is that …
Which Supplements Actually Help Hashimoto’s?
Over the years, I have researched, evaluated, purchased and tried a variety of medications, supplements and lifestyle changes to determine which would be most helpful in overcoming Hashimoto’s. Evaluating the safety, efficacy and cost of various treatments was a large part of my training as a pharmacist, and I have put my training to good use in overcoming …
Common Questions About Supplements and Your Thyroid
Which supplements do you recommend? As a pharmacist, I’m picky about my supplements. Some may have allergenic fillers; some are poorly absorbed, and others don’t have what they say the do. When looking for a supplement, be sure to pick one that is gluten and dairy free. There are many excellent supplement companies; my favorite brand is the professional …
Nutrient Depletions in Hashimoto’s Part I: Selenium
Nutrient depletions are very common in Hashimoto's Nutrient Depletions are very common in Hashimoto's. One particular nutrient that is depleted in Hashimoto's is selenium. A dosage of 200 mcg per day has been found to reduce thyroid antibodies in clinical trials, in some studies selenium cut the antibodies in half within three months....Curious about the …
Hashimoto’s and Anxiety
What's Your Stress Response? Do you have anxiety or feel stressed and overwhelmed? Do you get panic attacks? Or feel awkward or uncomfortable in social situations? Do you have obsessive thoughts or behaviors? Do you have that busy mind that won't switch off, negative self-talk and/or problems sleeping? What about emotional or stress …
Disclosure: We are a professional review site that receives compensation from the companies whose products we review. We test each product thoroughly and give high marks to only the very best. We are independently owned and the opinions expressed here are our own.