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HYPOTHYROID
Nutritional Support Protocol
Work-Up Recommendations:
1. Have your physician perform basic thyroid blood work to rule in / rule out significant central axis thyroid dysfunction
(Total and free T4 and T3, TSH, and thyroid antibodies)
2. Perform basal temperature assessment at baseline and to monitor response to therapy.
3. Monitor signs/symptoms of coldness, fatigue, dry hair and skin, hair loss, weight gain, constipation,
swelling, etc. for improvement with therapy.
4. Adequately address adrenal and HPA axis dysfunction and cortisol imbalances through nutrition
(Adrenotone, CatecholaCalm, PS, etc.).
5. Consider stool analysis for pathogens, such as Yesinia enterocolitica, if thyroid antibodies are elevated.
6. Consider food allergy detection and elimination (ALCAT, ELISA, elimination diet) in cases of
autoimmune thyroiditis.
7. Rule-out mercury and other heavy metal toxicity via provoked urine studies or hair analysis.
8. Consider HRT with a combination T4 & T3 medication protocol (Naturethyroid, Armour,
Synthroid-Cytomel combination therapy, etc.) if patient is refractive to more conservative treatment.
Dietary Recommendations:
1. Avoid iodine-suppressing foods like cabbage, brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower and soy.
2. Choose lean, clean quality protein at each meal such as chicken breast, turkey breast, lean beef,
fish (especially salmon and tuna), eggs and whey protein.
3. Emphasize omega 3 fatty acids (salmon, mackerel, herring, tuna) and omega 9 fats (olive oil,
olives, almonds, hazelnuts, avocados, macadamia oil and coconut oil).
4. Consume 5-9 servings of vegetables/fruits every day, or add one heaping tablespoon of PaleoGreens
and PaleoReds to your favorite drink.
5. Substitute complex carbohydrates (non-starchy vegetables and whole grains) for refined and simple
carbohydrates. Eliminate refined carbohydrates from the diet (this includes bread, cereal or pasta
made with white flour, white rice, white potatoes, sugar, corn syrup, honey and candy).
5. Avoid caffeine, colas, alcohol and smoking. Drink at least 64 ounces of filtered, bottled or
nonchlorinated water every day. In addition, drink 2-3 cups of naturally decaffeinated green tea daily.
6. Do NOT take iron at the same time with thyroid medication.
Supplement Recommendations:
In addition to the core nutrient program recommended by your Health Care Professional and/or
from the results of your most recent Designs for Health Metabolic Profile:
Core Nutrient Program
L-Tyrosine: 500 mg two times per day
Iodine Synergy : 1-2 capsules per day
Multi-vitamin and mineral: as directed on label
Selenium: 50-100 mcg daily
B-Complex: 50-100 mg three times per day
Additional Nutritional Supplements Recommended:
Thyroid Synergy: 1 capsule with each meal, 3 per day
Adrenotone Plus: 1 capsule with each meal, 3 per day
GLA 240: 1 gel cap with each meal, 3 per day
Three A Day Antioxidant: 1 capsule with each meal, 3 per day
Phosphatidyl Serine: 2 capsules with breakfast and dinner, 4 per day
(also available Phosphatidyl Serine Powder)
MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This information is provided for the use of physicians and other licensed health care practioners and intended for physicians and other licensed health care providers to use as a basis for determining whether or not to recommend these products to their patients. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The information on this web site is for general informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for a medical evaluation. If you feel that medical interventions are necessary, please check with your physician, licensed health care provider, and www.fda.gov Dietary Supplements for further nutritional supplements information. |
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