Tyrosine

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I have all kinds of symptoms of hypothyroid and adrenal fatigue. Saliva

test shows high cortisol at all 4 points. I'm taking adaptogens that seem

to be helping. My thyroid labs are " normal " and I am missing some of the

classic hypothyroid symptoms so doctor is no help. My labs are a little

less than optimal, but not really that bad considering how bad I feel.

For reference:

TSH fluctuates from 1.66 to 4.39 (though never tested during full depression)

FT3 5.2 (range 3.5-6.5 pmol/L) fairly stable

FT4 16.5 (range 12-22 pmol/L) fairly stable

I had an appointment with a new ND on Wednesday. I told her that I plan to

do the iodine protocol. She was a little concerned about the amounts I want

to take, but said she wants to support me in this. She said she thinks I am

thyroid resistant. I would think that my hormone levels would be higher if

that were the case.

She reviewed all the printouts I gave her with info about the supplements I

am taking, my symptoms and history, temperature chart etc. She called me

tonight to say that she wants me to take tyrosine. She's concerned about me

taking iodine without it.

I know tyrosine could help (especially since most of my symptoms are the

mental health ones), but I kind of wanted to see what the iodine would do

for me on its own. If I take them together, I won't know what effect each

one has. I know I am deficient in iodine, but I don't know whether or not I

am deficient in tyrosine. My thought is to see how far iodine will take me

and maybe add tyrosine later to see if that makes a difference.

Is there any reason it would be a bad idea to take iodine without adding

tyrosine?

in NS, Canada