Vitamin C is commonly known as the vitamin you take to ward off colds and boost the immune system. Vitamin C is indeed a powerhouse vitamin and can be used to support the immune system. Those of us with autoimmune conditions need just that–an immune system helper! Thyroid hormone also needs vitamin C in order […]
What comes to mind when I mention vitamin B12? Most likely, you think of this vitamin as the energy vitamin or “weight loss” vitamin. Vitamin B12 does not cause weight loss. I will put that myth to rest! But, yes, B12 can help with energy, but only if you run low. Contrary to what conventional […]
When you think of biotin, vitamin B7, what comes to mind? The hair, skin, and nails vitamin, right? Not so right. There is not good evidence that biotin supplements can improve the health of hair, skin, and nails unless extremely deficient. However, it is true that biotin, vitamin B7, is involved in producing keratin. You […]
I think of vitamin B6 as a balancing vitamin that is needed for several functions: balancing mood, energy, staying strong, liver detox, and working in concert with other B vitamins and minerals. For the thyroid, vitamin B6 is crucial for working with iodine and helping to make thyroid hormone. In Graves’ and Hashimoto’s, the body […]
Pantothenic acid aka Vitamin B5 is so widespread in the food we eat, I don’t tend to worry about deficiency. However, when I had my micornutrients tested, I was running on the low average side for pantothenic acid. Generally, B vitamins tend to run low with hypothyroidism so that could be the cause. Additionally, the […]
Niacin aka vitamin B3 is found in many of the foods we eat today especially, meats and seafoods. Niacin is a controversial vitamin when it comes to supplementation. There is very limited research that indicates it may slightly lower thyroid hormone. But, I do not believe this to be conclusive research. What I do know […]
Next up: Vitamin B2 aka riboflavin! *This post is not a substitute for medical advice* A little factoid for you all: riboflavin is what gives urine the yellow color when you take your B complex or multivitamin. In general, I do not think of ribofavin as critical for thyroid health, but it is much needed […]
Next up is B1 also known as thiamine. I am very excited to discuss thiamine today because it can be an easy vitamin to supplement with to help reduce fatigue! Many often think about taking B12 for energy, but those with Hashimoto’s need to look into B1 or thiamine for improving energy and reducing fatigue. […]
These series of posts are not a substitute for medical advice. For advice and recommendations on supplementation, ask your Doctor or local Registered Dietitian. I am a big proponent of optimizing nutrients in order to improve thyroid health. There are many small things that affect the critical conversion of T4 to T3, and nutrients can […]
If you are reading this post, you likely have a beautiful healthy baby or are about to! Congratulations! *This post is not intended for medical advice.* 1 Month Postnatal First, rest, relax, and enjoy the first few postnatal new baby months. Focus on nutrient rich foods and supplements. You just had a baby that was […]