i’ve consistently advised my patients to say away from supplements to treat ‘thyroid problems’ mainly because many otc's contain iodine and claim to boost thyroid function. because iodine has medicinal purposes these treatments can cause harm if handled without knowledge. thyroid boosters that contain iodine can cause scarring and eventually lead to a loss of thyroid gland function. to be safe have your healthcare provider review the labeling of the supplement and get your thyroid tested regularly. in iodine sufficient countries like the u. s. or u. k. salt and bread are supplemented with iodine to help fulfill the rda.
is it safe to take thyroid support by natra bio? it works for the reasons i took it but it is self prescribed. my father has thryoid problems so it runs in the family. i had unexplained weight gain and loss it fluctuated within hours. i had low energy and was easily streesed depressed and then happy. i started taking the thyroid support and have found that i have tons of energy am pretty consistently happy and loss of weight ( which matches how i eat). however every doctor i have gone to says my thyroid levels are fine.