Should I take selenium if I have hypothyroidism?

What supplements should not be taken with levothyroxine?

The following list should not be taken at the same time as your levothyroxine medication: Iron supplements and Vitamin C. Do not take iron supplements (for example, tablets) or vitamin C (for example, tablets, liquids) in combination with levothyroxine. Doing so can increase the risk of your blood becoming more susceptible to damage.

Caffeine or alcohol. Caffeine can have an effect on the way that levothyroxine works in your body. In addition, it can also cause you to be more tired when you take your levothyroxine and this can affect the amount of medication you need to take.

Levothyroxine can also have an effect on the way alcohol affects your body. These effects can mean that you need a higher dose of levothyroxine to be able to get the same effects. Statin drugs. You should not take statin drugs (for example, atorvastatin or simvastatin) in combination with levothyroxine. This is because of the risk that they will make your thyroid hormone levels too low.

Antibiotics. If you are taking antibiotic, then do not take it at the same time as levothyroxine. This is because you may need to adjust the dose of levothyroxine.

The antibiotic could also affect the way that the thyroid hormone works in your body. This may make the medicine work less effectively.

Omega 3 fish oils. You should not take omega 3 fish oils (for example, fish oil capsules) in combination with levothyroxine. This is because omega 3 fish oils can increase the levels of fat in your blood and the effects of levothyroxine can be different when the level of fat in your blood is increased.

Marijuana. The effects of marijuana can change the way your body processes certain substances, including levothyroxine. Do not take marijuana or other illegal drugs in combination with levothyroxine. Herbal remedies. The use of herbal remedies can vary from person to person. You should discuss with your doctor any herbal remedies that you are using before you start taking levothyroxine. If you are not sure whether a herbal remedy is safe, then talk to your doctor about how it will interact with levothyroxine.

Should I take selenium if I have hypothyroidism?

I had a blood test a few days ago and the results showed that I have a high TSH level (10.4mIU/L). I am not taking any thyroid medication. My doctor said that it is just normal for my TSH level to be high. Should I take selenium or not?

Most of the information that I've found online says that high levels of TSH can be indicative of hypothyroidism, but you also mention that you are not on any thyroid medication. So there's a good chance that you're just being tested because you have a condition called "subclinical hypothyroidism." It's fairly common, and you don't need to take any medication for it.

The information I've found about selenium suggests that it can cause a lot of side effects and actually worsen hypothyroidism. If you're considering taking it, I would recommend seeing your doctor first and talking to him about what your options are.

I don't have any experience with selenium. I've been advised that it might be good for you if you have a low level of vitamin D. I also take omega-3 fish oil. I've never heard of it causing any issues, but I can't speak for all types of fish oil.

Thanks for replying. I am currently getting prescribed with Omega-3 fish oil which is very expensive. Do you know about any other sources of omega 3 oil that I can get for cheaper?

The only thing I've heard about selenium is that it might cause a problem if you have a high TSH. I wouldn't count on it, though. In fact, I've seen some things online suggesting that it actually helps to lower your TSH and restore your thyroid. This could be false information though.

What type of selenium is best for thyroid?

I'm currently suffering from a thyroid condition which causes me to have extreme low blood pressure. My TSH is also way out of whack, I'm having to take medication for it, but my doctor says to go by symptoms because they don't need to test my blood in order to tell me what it is that's wrong with me. As a result I have high levels of copper and selenium and low levels of zinc. So I was wondering if anyone has any advice on what the best types of selenium are, and where to get them from? Also, is there any kind of supplement that will correct this imbalance?

Replies to This Discussion. If your doctor believes you only need to be treated symptomatically, then just take the medication prescribed. I hope you're getting support from your endocrinologist, and I'd suggest you keep up with the doctor appointments, as you may well have a condition which needs further investigation.

Selenium is one of the important trace elements and many people get through daily intakes well below the recommended daily allowance. The best sources for selenium are inorganic selenium. This form of selenium is also the best absorbed, due to the presence of inorganic selenium in combination with amino acids such as l-cystine or glycine. The best form for thyroid gland patients is l-selenomethionine. This form is also the form that is best absorbed and is most easily utilized by the thyroid gland.

Soaking your whole grains in boiling water for 20 minutes prior to eating can help increase the absorption of dietary selenium. I am so glad I read your question. I know when I was going through thyroid issues I took a selenium supplement as well as my medications. When I was having my issue I couldn't even keep down food at all and was severely anemic. Now I take selenium but I do not feel much different, but I will keep you informed if I have any changes. I am on thyroid meds now, and taking selenium, vitamin B12, folic acid and iron. It has really helped with the anemia and feeling better than I did when I was at my worst.

Is it safe to take selenium with Synthroid?

There's some anecdotal evidence that it may be related to thyroid issues. However, as noted here, it is not recommended at all. The FDA has no known interactions. It appears to be safe, but I would avoid it anyway.

From what I understand, some people are extremely sensitive to environmental chemicals. Selenium can be toxic for some. (In fact, this is why were taught to wash our hands with bleach before handling food in grade school. You don't want to eat the selenium!