What supplements are good for someone with hypothyroidism?

For many people with hypothyroidism, natural nonprescription thyroid glandular supplements are very helpful. Thyroid glandular supplies the raw materials needed to optimize thyroid function. The herb blue flag root, which is a thyroid stimulant, can also be beneficial. Glandular supplements can be especially helpful if you haven’t found a good holistic practitioner yet.

It’s also important to get the nutrients that are critical to thyroid function. Make sure you are getting iodine (at least 200 mcg a day), selenium (150 to 200 mcg a day, but not more than 300 to 400 mcg a day), and tyrosine (1,000+ mg a day). Iodine is essential for optimal thyroid function. Many people whose fatigue is accompanied by a low body temperature improve when they take iodine. Take an iodine tablet containing 12.5 mg (12,500 mcg) a day for two to four months if you experience sugar cravings and fatigue, have a daytime body temperature below 98.3F, or have breast tenderness or cysts. Higher doses may suppress thyroid function (with long-term use), so they are best used under a doctor’s supervision.