Thyroid and Flax Seed/Soy products - Deb/All

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Good point Deb!

Of course before starting any supplement you should talk to your child's pediatrician! Sorry, I usually remember to add that disclaimer.........;-)

Flax seed and soy, as I understand it from Freddie's endocrinologist and the drug manufacturer, should be taken at least four to six hours before or after taking Levothyroxine (hypothyroid med). Both can interfere with the absorption of the medication. We personally choose to take the flax seed in the late afternoon and the Levothyroxine is taken just before breakfast. The key to the Levothyroxine is to take it the same time everyday, in the same manner (before food/with food/after food). Levothyroxine absorption rates change when you are inconsistent with how you take it. If you are not consistent with how you take it, your blood test results will be all over the map. Freddie has taken his every morning before breakfast since he was 4 months old. We have NEVER had an absorption issue related to foods or supplement intake. We have had issues when height or weight has changed.

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