Nutrient deficiencies that ALL thyroid patients struggle with

These nutrient deficiencies are common among ALL thyroid patients. Find out if you suffer from these vitamin deficiencies and how they negatively impact your thyroid.

There are certain deficiencies that almost EVERY thyroid patient struggles with.

And these nutrient deficiencies negatively impact both the thyroid gland itself AND other areas of your body.

Leading to symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, and depression.

Why are they so common?

Because if you have low thyroid function it sets your body up for other nutrient deficiencies due to its physiology.

If you have ANY of these nutrient deficiencies then you need to make sure you take care of them ASAP.

#1. Vitamin B12.

B12 is probably one of the most common (and most important) deficiencies that thyroid patients face.

Why? Because B12 is a wimpy nutrient in the sense that so many things disrupt it from getting into your body.

Not only that but it's also hard for the body to utilize if it's not in the right form or if you have an MTHFR defect in your body.

These two things make it so that even if you are taking B12 it may not be getting into your body or being used by your body.

B12 deficiency also leads to symptoms such as low energy, decreased concentration, and a decreased metabolism which all mimic the symptoms of hypothyroidism.

#2. Vitamin D.

Vitamin D is also incredibly important for thyroid patients! Not only does vitamin D play a role in regulating thyroid function but low vitamin D increases your risk for developing thyroid cancer and thyroid autoimmune disease.

Taking Vitamin D can potentially boost your immune system and actually reduce inflammation and autoimmunity.

#3. Zinc + Selenium.

I've included both zinc and selenium together for this section (even though they are each very important on their own) because they do help do one very important thing.

And that thing is help your thyroid convert T4 to T3. This conversion process is the thing that helps your thyroid actually work. And both zinc and selenium are involved in this process.

#4. Iodine.

There is so much confusion out there about iodine that we simply can't skip over it.

#5. Magnesium.

Magnesium plays a role in some 300+ processes in the body. And we are interested in it here because of how thyroid issues impact magnesium metabolism.

#6. Iron.

Last but certainly not least is iron. Healthy iron levels are required for your thyroid to work correctly.

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1. B 12
2. Vit.D 3. Not D2 btw
3. Zinc and selenium
4. Iodine (we do need this)
5. Magnesium
6. Iron
Finally……a lecturer who speaks fast.

[NadjaLind]

Thank you Dr. Childs! Since i started replacing these 7 nutrients + essential amino acids I instantly felt a huge difference. if only my doctors had told me this years ago. Not even thyroid specialists seem to know or care or bother to tell you.

[lynkinealy]

B12. Vit D3. Zinc. Selenium. Iodine. Magnesium. Iron.

[amberdavies]

I have hypothyroid and now Hashimotos. I’ve been chronically low in Vit D, Iron, and Magnesium. Thank you for this refresher in why and how these are important.

[Keep-on-ok]

I take B12, D3 and K2. I also take zinc and selenium. I take either kelp or iodine, depends on how I feel that day.

[sandrataylor]

I'm a 66-year female and have dealt with anemia since childhood. I had every test done under the sun over the years to figure out why. I tried taking iron, but it affected me differently in the side effects category by giving me severe diarrhea. Three years ago, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and was placed on levothyroxine. I'm also a type 2 diabetic and have high blood pressure. I have always, since my early 20's felt bad with no energy. My blood count fell last July to 7.2 with the added symptom of shortness of breath while sitting not doing anything. Saw a hematologist and he wanted to run a bunch of tests that were quite expensive, so I said no. I began thinking back to when my blood count was the highest in my life and remembered that while I was pregnant, it was 13.4. The only thing different that I did then was take prenatal vitamins. So, I began taking them and within 6 months my blood count is 11.7 and I feel much better overall and have a bit more energy to boot. Maybe, people who are deficient in certain nutrients should start taking a prenatal vitamin daily. Couldn't hurt, could it?

[maureenbennett]

Thank you so much!! I had my thyroid removed 10 years ago and I struggle with keeping my levels where they need to be and feeling pure exhaustion & fatigue all the time..My levels are all over the place and my iron is always low and I am anemic. It always happens at the same time and I’ve asked before if there was a connection and I was told no. This video makes perfect sense and brings clarity to me. I can’t thank you enough!🙏🙏🙏

[hillbillybeerdranker]

Thanks Doc. I've always thought that taking a thyroid medication is just treating the symptoms and not getting to the cause. It looks like you think the same way. I have a low thyroid and before I start taking a replacement hormone, I'm gonna start taking the things you mentioned for conversion. I'm also going to start taking Tyrosine since it combines with iodine to produce thyroid hormone. I have learned that Tyrosine is also needed for serotonin and dopamine neurotransmitters, so I think this could account for why I feel sluggish and depressed with the low thyroid. Thanks for the great information.

[marias]

Thank you for this video!! It's sad that so many doctors don't know this about how nutrients play a role in disease. My doctor just gave me thyroxine and sent me on my way without even mentioning iron or any other nutrient. Well I found out later by having labs done on my own that I also have extremely low ferritin, so now I will be seeing a doctor who specializes in iron deficiency to fix that and hopefully he understands how all of this is connected.

[lucybraun]

Important to take the TK7 form of K2 along with D3 so that everything gets absorbed the way it needs to. Otherwise, your calcium intake clogs your arteries, and can cause oxidative stress and Afib. So, it's that D3K2 combo that got to the root of my absorption problems.

[seanfleming]

Healthy male, 46 years old, 180lbs, 6 feet tall, high energy, very active...fasting 4-5 times a week for 14 hrs, sauna 5 times a week...blood work came back with normal/optimal for all but, THS of 4.8...getting new blood work to test T3/T4...any feedback welcomed.

[shilohsheridan]

I needed the reminder today... have taken natural thyroid for 20 years but in the last 3-4 years, serious low ferritin, IBS, leaky gut, chronic leg/foot pains, aching legs, weak muscles, weight gain (40 pounds with no change in diet) I also just turned 50.
So awful .... I have everything you just talked about and going to be faithful and up my doses... especially iron with vitamin c and my Iodoral 12.5mg iodine.
Thank you!!!
I would love this with dose recommendations...
Thank you so much!!

[tinyseams]

I am taking all of the nutrients you suggest and feel great!

[MelissaThompson]

Another thing: I never had low iron until I developed a GI infection. Persistently low ferritin may have to do with the presence of undesirable bacteria in the small intestine, especially if you also have GI symptoms, primarily persistent and painful gas and bloat. If so, look up SIBO.

[irumge]

I have hashi and am deficient in zinc, b12 and iron (according to lab tests). Was probably deficient in D as well before, but I've been taking it for about a year without a lab test and now it shows a good level. I'm also taking selenium and intending to do a test for that, too. You're amazing, thank you!

[gabrielledream]

What a wealth of information ~ Nevertheless had to place the video on .75 playback for a chilled out messaged.

[_Renee]

I wish I came across your videos sooner. Just started getting serious about reversing my symptoms.

[Moomoocowmeoww]

Pandemic and lockdowns (low sun exposure) caused my thyroid issues. Im now 100 percent healthy again

[bluegrassgirl]

Dr. Child's, your presentations are amazing and very informative. My only complaint is, we can't see your white board or what you are writing. You can see it because it's in your lap, however your listeners can't. Writing larger and maybe using a black marker might help. Thank you

[teac]

Excellent video. Thank you!! Wish there was a supplement that had all of these.