Dr. Westin Childs
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Supplements That INTERFERE With Levothyroxine (& other thyroid medication)
Over 100 million people will fill a prescription for levothyroxine this year and most of them have no idea how many different things interfere with its function.
This includes food, medications, and, yes, even supplements.
Which is why I put together a list of supplements that can cause problems with thyroid medication. Are you taking any?
1. Biotin
- Biotin interferes with the ACCURACY of thyroid medication and levothyroxine.
2. Caffeine
- Caffeine decreases the absorption of your thyroid medication.
3. Iron and calcium
- Both iron and calcium bind to and inactivate levothyroxine and other thyroid medications.
4. Glucomannan and other fiber supplements
- Glucomannan and fiber supplements delay the absorption of thyroid medication.
5. Estrogen enhancing supplements.
- Supplements that increase estrogen increase thyroid binding globulin which decreases how much free thyroid hormone your body can use.
See the full list of labs that every thyroid patient should get here: ua-cam.com/video/xjvdJ95AU7E/v-deo.htmlsi=xL2XFpIMzM_IFmwi
Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): www.restartmed.com/start-here/
Recommended thyroid supplements to enhance thyroid function:
- Supplements that everyone with hypothyroidism needs: bit.ly/3tekPej
- Supplement bundle to help reverse Hashimoto's: bit.ly/3gSY9eJ
- Supplements for those without a thyroid and for those after RAI: bit.ly/3tb36nZ
- Supplements for active hyperthyroidism: bit.ly/3t70yHo
See ALL of my specialized supplements including protein powders, thyroid supplements, and weight loss products here:
www.restartmed.com/shop/
Want more from my blog? I have more than 400+ well-researched blog posts on thyroid management, hormone balancing, weight loss, and more. See all blog posts here:
www.restartmed.com/blog/
Prefer to listen via podcast? Download all of my podcast episodes here: apple.co/3kNYTCS
Disclaimer:
Dr. Westin Childs received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic medicine in 2013. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Childs is no longer practicing medicine and does not hold an active medical license so he can focus on helping people through videos, blog posts, research, and supplement formulation. To read more about why he is no longer licensed please see this page: www.restartmed.com/what-happened-to-my-medical-license/
This video is for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Childs and you. You should not make any changes to your medications or health regimens without first consulting a physician. If you have any questions please consult with your current primary care provider. Restart Medical LLC and Dr. Westin Childs are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis, or any other information, services, or product you obtain through this website or video.
#thyroid #hypothyroidism #hashimoto's
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The Low Magnesium Low Thyroid Connection (PROTECT Your Thyroid)
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Magnesium is incredibly important for thyroid function and, unfortunately, most thyroid patients aren't getting enough. This is for 3 main reasons: 1. Thyroid dysfunction increases magnesium breakdown and excretion. In other words, thyroid problems promote the elimination of magnesium from your body. 2. Stress increases magnesium usage. Because thyroid dysfunction makes you more susceptible to ...
Drink Fruit Juice For Better Thyroid Health (Here's Why)
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Is fruit juice worse than soda or is it actually healthy for your body and thyroid? I'm going to argue that every thyroid patient should drink it and here's why: 1. Drinking it does NOT cause weight gain. Study after study show that drinking more fruit juice is associated with a leaner BMI. 2. Drinking it will NOT cause diabetes or insulin resistance. Meta-analyses show that 100% fruit juice co...
Dihydroberberine vs Berberine: Which is BEST For Weight Loss?
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Berberine is a great over-the-counter supplement known for its benefits on weight loss, insulin, blood sugar, and even cholesterol. But if you spend some time looking around, you'll notice that there's a new formulation available: dihydroberberine. The formulation that most people use is known as berberine hcl, so how does this new form compare? In short, it's probably better for these reasons:...
These Hypothyroid Supplements Will Help You Feel Better
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Do hypothyroid support supplements work? Absolutely, but only if you use the right ones. In my opinion, and based on my experience, here are the ones hypothyroid patients should be using: 1. Guggulsterone Guggulsterone has been shown in animal studies to promote thyroid hormone creation and iodine uptake thereby supporting the thyroid gland. It also happens to help with symptoms associated with...
The WRONG Way to Measure Thyroid Weight Loss
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Using a scale is one of the biggest mistakes you can make as a thyroid patient trying to lose weight. Why? Because it doesn't accurately tell you how much fat you are losing or how much muscle you are gaining. And, for thyroid patients, this is a big problem because you should be trying to preserve muscle mass when you lose weight. How can you accurately measure fat loss? By using these metrics...
Thyroid Belly Shape Explained (Get Rid of it FAST)
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What is a thyroid belly? It's the characteristic shape of the abdomen that many patients with hypothyroidism end up with and it's caused by 4 things: 1. Visceral fat. Visceral fat is the fat that surrounds your organs. Thyroid dysfunction increases your risk for developing this type of fat. The more you have of it, the more it will push outward and cause a thyroid belly. 2. Subcutaneous fat. Su...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Check Your Thyroid
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Check Your Thyroid
Glucomannan Makes Weight Loss Faster & Easier
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Glucomannan Makes Weight Loss Faster & Easier
6 Causes of Low T3 Every Thyroid Patient Should Be Aware Of
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6 Causes of Low T3 Every Thyroid Patient Should Be Aware Of
Naturally Increase Thyroid Function by 20%+ (The Gut-Thyroid Connection)
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Naturally Increase Thyroid Function by 20% (The Gut-Thyroid Connection)
How DEHYDRATION Hurts Your Thyroid (Drink THIS much water every day to prevent it)
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How DEHYDRATION Hurts Your Thyroid (Drink THIS much water every day to prevent it)
How to Test For T2 Thyroid Hormone (Every Thyroid Patient Should Do This)
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How to Test For T2 Thyroid Hormone (Every Thyroid Patient Should Do This)
9 Surprising Symptoms of Hypothyroidism (DON'T Miss These!)
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9 Surprising Symptoms of Hypothyroidism (DON'T Miss These!)
Why Every Thyroid Needs Vitamin A, D, and K2
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Why Every Thyroid Needs Vitamin A, D, and K2
20 Must Have Hashimoto's & Hypothyroid Gifts (From $6 to $2,000)
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20 Must Have Hashimoto's & Hypothyroid Gifts (From $6 to $2,000)
Supplements PROVEN To Lower Thyroid Antibodies
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Supplements PROVEN To Lower Thyroid Antibodies
Decrease Hashimoto’s Risk by 22% With TWO Supplements
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Decrease Hashimoto’s Risk by 22% With TWO Supplements
What Your Nails Tell You About Your Thyroid Health
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What Your Nails Tell You About Your Thyroid Health
The BEST & WORST Forms of Vitamin B12
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The BEST & WORST Forms of Vitamin B12
Side Effects of T2 Thyroid Hormone: Is It Dangerous?
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Side Effects of T2 Thyroid Hormone: Is It Dangerous?
Thyroid Weight Loss Mistakes (AVOID These)
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Thyroid Weight Loss Mistakes (AVOID These)
What She Eats to Stay Off Thyroid Medication
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What She Eats to Stay Off Thyroid Medication
Black Seed Oil Is The #1 Most Effective Treatment for Hashimoto's
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Black Seed Oil Is The #1 Most Effective Treatment for Hashimoto's
Start Taking Your Thyroid Medication at Night
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AVOID The Carnivore Diet If You Have Thyroid Problems
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AVOID The Carnivore Diet If You Have Thyroid Problems
Rapid Weight Gain in Hypothyroidism? Here's Why
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Rapid Weight Gain in Hypothyroidism? Here's Why
Eat Chia Seeds For Better Thyroid Health
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Eat Chia Seeds For Better Thyroid Health
Fix your thyroid with more muscle mass
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Fix your thyroid with more muscle mass
Track these instead of thyroid lab tests
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Track these instead of thyroid lab tests

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @user-bg5fb3ty5p
    @user-bg5fb3ty5p 3 години тому

    Very informative, I used Phentermine in the past, good results at the time. I started on it today and had adverse reactions. Made me want to sleep. Needless to say I'm not going to use Phentermine. Thanks for your insight on that Doc!

  • @23billd
    @23billd 3 години тому

    I stopped eating wheat 2 months age when I learned that wheat is contaminated with glyphosate. To do that I also gave up eating all ultra-processed foods because they are all filled with wheat products. I recently got a checkup with a TSH test and my TSH went from 3.4 down to 0.43 I also feel a lot better with more energy and I'm losing about 2 pounds per week.

  • @indigowolf556
    @indigowolf556 3 години тому

    When I first started taking thyroid medication it made me gain weight and I thought I don't like taking this and I read up on everything under the sun and I started taking natural desiccated thyroid. Within a year I had lost 100 lb in a year and I wasn't really trying. But it came back and there's nothing I can do to lose weight. Because who knows it might be my age lack of exercise which I can't do because I have other health issues. I'm going to try taking it at night and see what happens.

  • @TrishDeGroot
    @TrishDeGroot 4 години тому

    I appreciate that someone is talking about iodine, but I have to disagree about the dosing. I've taken 50 mg iodoral with the cofactors for over 15 years and enjoy very good health and strong labs. No signs of Hashi's or Graves. Before and after ultrasounds showed the complete dissolution of ovarian and uterine cysts ant experientially my whole menstrual cycle became much easier. It seems to be far more problematic for people taking too small of a dose - mcg doses seem to create a lot of detox symptoms. Additionally iodine has shown to be beneficial in reducing the effects or likelihood of atherosclerosis. See the work of Dr Jorge Flechas, he has several excellent videos here on UA-cam and has published extensively (with Abraham and Brownstein). This element is critical for everyone, but especially for women's reproductive health.

  • @sokhain007
    @sokhain007 5 годин тому

    I need to get vitamin d

  • @algieabrams2278
    @algieabrams2278 5 годин тому

    Dr I like that you talk about thyroid issues, but your stream of consciousness rambling do not help. I just listened and you spent the first 5 minutes sayng the same thing over and over. Looks like you have found your UA-cam cash cow.

  • @julepeukert9281
    @julepeukert9281 5 годин тому

    I’m afraid this kind of FOOD PRISON is way worse than what “potentially” these foods can cause. Soy keeps cancer away and iodized salt keeps vegans from getting deficient… this is not a one-size-fits-all approach. My labs are excellent and I eat and enjoy all of these things!!

  • @usasupra23
    @usasupra23 5 годин тому

    Please tell us if this type is the best “Instantized Creatine Monohydrate” ???

  • @usasupra23
    @usasupra23 6 годин тому

    Why don’t we see famous and rich builders like Arnold or Jay Cutler etc still using creatine even at low doses????

  • @navashkagovender5930
    @navashkagovender5930 6 годин тому

    Where can i find the video on how to use phentermine correctly ?

  • @blisssiew6786
    @blisssiew6786 6 годин тому

    Tqsm. Dr. Justin Childs. Awesome sharing. Just subscribed & shall share to loved ones.

  • @thekrayonkidsbookadventures
    @thekrayonkidsbookadventures 6 годин тому

    levy never worked for me it comes from different manufactures. I take Synthroid....but why in the world can't they make the exact amount . There are HUGE gaps in the number of levo like100,125, 165 there should be some marked that is closer so that it is not always either too high or too low ..it is always changing ...I have had had Hashimotos for 28 years... I agree with some of these statements...it feels like no one can help us ...we are screwed:(.....

  • @nm9412
    @nm9412 6 годин тому

    I was told I have to take thyroid meds for the rest of my life. Watching these videos gives me hope to someday totally get off meds.

  • @nm9412
    @nm9412 6 годин тому

    I just discovered this guy! His videos are gold!

  • @SuzD0n
    @SuzD0n 7 годин тому

    Hi Doctor Westin. Are there any other conditions that are commonly linked to hypothyroidism and could you do a video on it? I've got a bunch of other diagnosed illnesses and would like to know if they're linked.

  • @flowers4life538
    @flowers4life538 7 годин тому

    I’ll still give it a try because I get more from disease risk from obesity then doing this

  • @conniemcomber9504
    @conniemcomber9504 7 годин тому

    I have not been able to loose weight at all. I’m a 64 yo woman who had a thyroidectomy 18 years ago. At first I was on Synthroid and now I’m on Levothyroxine. My weight has gone up and up and up. I was 165 after my 3rd child was born and 14 years later I got cancer on my thyroid. Had it removed and I’m over 200# now. HELP!!

  • @mychills123
    @mychills123 10 годин тому

    Can you please tell me why I have a suppressed tsh but I’m gaining weight daily.

  • @slavicaminic2742
    @slavicaminic2742 10 годин тому

    I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in 2000. I have been on Synthroid and levothyroxine. The synthetic didn’t work for me. Armour Thyroid was the only medication that did. After reading up on hypothyroidism, the suggestion was to wait three hours before I ate or drank anything. When I mentioned this to my doctor, he suggested I wait one hour. I have been following that rule for a couple of decades now and it has been working for me.

  • @bananafresh1971
    @bananafresh1971 11 годин тому

    last summer I was told I have hashimoto's when I went to get doctor's "ok" for dental surgery for dental implants. she also said my kidney function was low and said to drink more water. she didn't put me on medication for my hashi's, she said maybe it was being cause by the stress of surgery or from my tooth being infected. is it possible that a tooth infection cause hashimoto's and it will go away on it's own? i'm always nauseous and if I touch my throat or neck I feel like I want to throw up. my hair is falling out so much and I feel like its only after she told me I have hashi's. this whole subject stresses me out so much. at 53 years old I just want a break from stress. why did my doctor not give me medication now before it gets worse? your video scares that crap out me, I been dealing with so much with my dental implants for 4 years not being able eat anything but oatmeal and potato's and now you say don't eat gluten. I'm feel like i'm stuck in hell.

  • @lisaazzopardi6772
    @lisaazzopardi6772 11 годин тому

    Can this help if you have PCOS? My Daugherty has PCOS and takes one Berberine a day. No weight loss. Should she take more?

  • @AngelicaA2810
    @AngelicaA2810 12 годин тому

    hey, thank you for all the valuable info you provide. what is the best time to take magnesium… day or night?

  • @galeg.3427
    @galeg.3427 12 годин тому

    My endocrinologist checks my blood work and levels every six months, so he can adjust the levels should there be malabsorption. I take it at 4 am when I get up to pee, and I am certain my stomach is totally empty. My digestion is slow. (I stop eating at 6 PM). Then I sleep a few more hours. This routine works for me.

  • @m.r.6222
    @m.r.6222 13 годин тому

    1.Check your Thyroid Medication 2.Iron Ferrittin 3.Selinium/Biotin 4.Low Zinc or B12 5.Testosterone/ androgens 6. Estrodial-estrogen/progesterone balance 7.Autoimmunity

  • @dianawilliams1498
    @dianawilliams1498 13 годин тому

    I take both and can’t lose a dang pound!😢

  • @TrishBenedict
    @TrishBenedict 14 годин тому

    I've been on thyroid since I was seven and it always bounced around. I didn't realize the importance of taking it on an empty stomach. It's a problem because I take Coumadin and thyroid and both of them interact with iron if taken within four hours of it - which I was supposed to take three times a day. What my doctor and I worked out was that I would take my iron twice a day and I started taking my thyroid in the middle of the night when I get up to go to the bathroom. For the first time in my life, I've had stable thyroid results. And the BID iron is enough to keep me out of the anemic range. Life is a compromise…

  • @teresapack4788
    @teresapack4788 14 годин тому

    My endocrinologist told me all of this info after a year of testing and changing my medication 4 times. Yes, doctors are so stupid

  • @ahuh9418
    @ahuh9418 14 годин тому

    My TSh result is 3.33 uIU/mL and reference value is 0.3 -5.2 uIU/mL,,,,,Is it normal??? please reply 😢😢

  • @cheeririnaldo435
    @cheeririnaldo435 14 годин тому

    I've been told to take it in the morning from day one.

  • @tanyabrown3495
    @tanyabrown3495 15 годин тому

    Dr. Childs, it would be so helpful if you could put the names in print on the screen, as you speak really fast and it is hard to hear the names of supplements clearly. Thank you for the information!

  • @sherynkowatsch2970
    @sherynkowatsch2970 16 годин тому

    I've been on levothyroxine for YEARS at least 10 years, it's time for a change! I'm going to discuss it with my new pcp.

  • @dawnbenner1614
    @dawnbenner1614 16 годин тому

    Thanks!

  • @user-qm7nw7vd5s
    @user-qm7nw7vd5s 16 годин тому

    So in other words, don’t take any B-12 supplement at all, and just go out to the nearest restaurant and order a rich, bloody, medium rare steak. Got it. 👍

  • @sharmaji462uvugigibihhinononjo
    @sharmaji462uvugigibihhinononjo 16 годин тому

    Your are the best doctor of the world ❤

  • @sandral2178
    @sandral2178 17 годин тому

    I like a snack while laying g in bed at night, how long after snacking should I wait before taking my thyroid med?

  • @buffyvampire7814
    @buffyvampire7814 18 годин тому

    Dr berg knows it all and is natural remedies. Big pharma is the killers

  • @buffyvampire7814
    @buffyvampire7814 18 годин тому

    U need to take solinium to

  • @cocoemrick1903
    @cocoemrick1903 19 годин тому

    Levothyroxine is awful! I'm having my thyroid removed on June 4th. If that doesn't change how my body processes levo, I will insist on an alternative.

  • @LouisapinkPadilla13
    @LouisapinkPadilla13 19 годин тому

    Can you take it with turmeric?

  • @Pearlruby718
    @Pearlruby718 19 годин тому

    I am 72 and have been told I have hypothyroidism. However my heart rate has been 46 all of my life. If it gets between 60-70 I become physically ill. I get arrhythmia and nauseated and must lay down.🤔. My mother's heart rate was 50 all of her life. She wasn't told she ever had hypothyroidism and lived to 92. So can a low heart rate be hereditary too.🤔

  • @bernadettesimomakouo100
    @bernadettesimomakouo100 19 годин тому

    Witch type of magnésium when you have pain in your shoulders ?

  • @EliseAngelofHealing
    @EliseAngelofHealing 20 годин тому

    I am taking Armour and Levoxyl and my eyebrows are getting worse. I have been on Armour since around 2004. A couple of years ago my doctor put me on Levoxyl. My Functional Medicine Doctor said that my tests are good. This test was done on 1/18/2024. My Free T4 direct is 1.08, Reverse T3 is 13.8, Free T3 is 2.4, TSH is 0.932

  • @lita4458
    @lita4458 20 годин тому

    Dr Westin, what is in Cytomel that causes instense bloating? I want to go to a compound pharmacy but first want to understand. This is simply Cytomel=extreme bloating. My labs are finally good & am feeling half decent. So everything is optimized. Thank you.

  • @SEG23X
    @SEG23X 21 годину тому

    Hey Doc. This isnt what i want to hear with an emergency total thyroidectomy scheduled in 3 DAYS!!! jesus. This makes me want to run away and not come back. Been in the hospital for 2 weeks I cant be dealing with this 🫠 id rather die than gain weight This is bs

  • @jilleljadi5496
    @jilleljadi5496 22 години тому

    It’s not about weight loss as a prime motivation. There’s surely so many more factors that are more important- thyroid levels for example.

  • @bully-dozer7346
    @bully-dozer7346 22 години тому

    Question : on your previous video yo indicated that there are 7 different types of Magnesium Supplements , yet here you don't mention what type of magnesium is in Pumpkin Seeds .. because after watching your previous video I realized I've been the Wrong Mag. Suppliment for a year now without seeing good results which is Oxide .. so now I'll start taking Pumpkin seeds and Switch to Mag. Citrate & Glycinate .. any advise ?? .. Thanksssss 😊👏👏👏👍👍👍👍

  • @user-ym4ld2wv9q
    @user-ym4ld2wv9q 22 години тому

    Confused with this

  • @senaitbrave8975
    @senaitbrave8975 22 години тому

    What’s the need to bring ur religion to this 🙄

  • @barblucchesi9527
    @barblucchesi9527 22 години тому

    This, at this point in time was really not necessary, not enough studies, and data

  • @margaretcouls1451
    @margaretcouls1451 День тому

    Ok doctor. Why am I highly craving eggs and dairy causing me to regain the 16 pounds that I lost on the OMAD diet ( my doctor put me on 6 months before). My doctor said "I don't know. Do the PLANT BASED DIET ." SO I looked up "WHY am I craving dairy and eggs ?" On Google. Iodine deficiency!!!! So I took the self arm test. It absorbed in 90 minutes. I did it again a few hours later. I slept fantastic ( for first time in a year) and my itchy back stopped that day. Also my adult onset acne cleared up and my finger nails stopped splitting within a few weeks. Oh, its been 6 weeks . Cravings gone and I have lost 6 pounds. I do the iodine on my arm several times weekly. ?????????