What Can I Do if There Is a Shortage of My Thyroid Treatment?

There is a false belief that goiter is synonymous with an overactive thyroid gland, but it is not. The increase in thyroid size may be due to increased or decreased thyroid activity. In other words, goiter is a sign of thyroid dysfunction. When the thyroid is completely removed, the patient is expected to develop hypothyroidism. We control it from the beginning with the administration of hormones and periodic evaluation with the endocrinologist.

For the last few years in Venezuela, due to the current economic situation and the policies of importing medicines, thyroid hormones are very scarce and those who sell them bring them from Colombia at very high prices. For reasons like this, it is important to know all the natural tools we have to treat thyroid conditions as it is absolutely necessary to maintain control of this gland. Dietary adjustments are essential to keep thyroid hormone production under control. In the case of hyperthyroidism, a diet low in iodine is recommended, that is, avoiding cooking salt, seafood, dairy products, and egg yolk. L-Carnitine is a supplement that, despite not acting directly on the thyroid, prevents some organs from having an affinity for its hormones. The consumption of L-Carnitine improves the cardiovascular effects of hypothyroidism, lowering blood pressure and tachycardia. Its presentations of Acetyl L-Carnitine and Propionyl L-Carnitine are the most beneficial for the symptoms of the nervous and circulatory system. L-Carnitine L-Tartrate is mainly used for physical training purposes. Acetyl L-carnitine capsules 1200 mg, Dosage: 2 capsules daily Bugleweed is a medicinal herb that has been used for centuries in the management of metabolic diseases. Although there are not enough scientific studies to support it as a therapy for hyperthyroidism, positive testimonials from patients who have used it are valid evidence. Bugleweed: liquid extract, Dosage: 40 drops in 2 oz. of water or juice between meals Glucomannan is a fiber of plant origin that has been studied with special interest as a natural treatment for hyperthyroidism. The latest studies have found its effectiveness in decreasing the amount of circulating thyroid hormone. Glucomannan capsules 600 mg, Dosage: 2 capsules a day; 1 before breakfast and 1 before dinner In the case of hypothyroidism, it is recommended to increase iodine intake in the diet through seafood, eggs, and dairy products. Also recommended is the intake of zinc and vitamin A, which can be found in carrots, nuts, and spinach. It is important to consume polyunsaturated and Omega-3 fatty acids, such as those found in salmon and tuna, which improve the absorption of thyroid hormone.