Thyroid stimulation

[Peter1984]

I'm thinking that my thyroid isn't working as it should. I'm losing weight or looking how I should in a contest prep. Are there things I can do naturally to stimulate the thyroid?

[Ericjay]

I am taking selenium because I think my thyroid is not up to par (due to terrible metabolism and medications I am taking have a possible side effect of hypothyroidism). From my brief research is seems like selenium could naturally help. It's cheap- like $10 at any pharmacy. There's also T3 but I would exhaust other options before that and T3 might not give you what your looking for. Get some bloodwork done to see where your thyroid is at-there's a few things that should be tested besides the basic but I don't remember what they are- I'll look it up and get back to you but there's probably someone else around here more knowledgeable.

[Peter1984]

Oops...meant I'm NOT losing weight or looking as I should

[Ericjay]

Oops...meant I'm NOT losing weight or looking as I should

Yeah check out selenium, and research t3. I'd like to hear any other suggestions members have though.

[fit2bOld]

Maybe a trip to the Dr. for a TSH that's a test for thyroid function.
Educate before you medicate.

[MuscleInk]

Maybe a trip to the Dr. for a TSH that's a test for thyroid function.
Educate before you medicate.

^^^Agreed. Do NOT start self medicating with T3 or any other triiodothyronine compound until you know if its a thyroid issue. Have blood work done by your HCP as Fit2 suggested.

[Peter1984]

I've had blood work done recently but my Thyroid wasn't shown on it. I'm calling tomorrow to get them to test the sample again