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November 15, 1999

, I think you're wise to save your $150. The combination is probably

helpful, but could interfere with your ATD. Since you're doing so well, it's

probably best to take a good multi-vite or two and eat well.

Kari, craving carbs is associated with thyroid disorders, both hyper and hypo.

Lots of us crave carbs too because they taste good. As I mentioned, carbs are

needed for proper hormone production. Protein is needed in Graves' to offset

muscle wasting and because our body utilizes it so quickly. Most nutritionists

advise a balanced diet which is rich in protein. I thought I ate enough protein,

but lately I started keeping track. I found I eat much less than I supposed

because I eat more in between meals than at meals and rarely eat meat.

Try keeping track of what you're eating for a few days to make sure you

are getting enough. Take your vitamins and minerals on a full stomach after

meals. spread your supplements out over the three meals. Some like Vitamin A

and Magnesium can energize you so don't take them right before bed.

I'm glad you liked 's list. Copper is important in keeping the right balance

between copper and zinc. Lots of people take extra zinc but forget to take

copper. it's the balance that is important. Zinc should be 8 times as great as

copper. these are trace minerals so you shouldn't need more than 50 mg zinc,

which would require 6mg copper. Langer's book explains how these

minerals

are critical for proper thyroid hormone production and metabolism. when the

balance is off, excess zinc leads to hyperT symptoms, whereas excess copper

relative to the normal zinc/copper balance is seen in hypoT.

Multi vites should have the correct ratio, but it's always good to check.

hope this helps, elaine

November 15, 1999

Elaine,

Could I get a copy of 's list? Is it on a web page?

Cate

cate@...

daisy@... wrote:

> From: daisy@...

>

> <snip>

> I'm glad you liked 's list. Copper is important in keeping the right

balance

> between copper and zinc. Lots of people take extra zinc but forget to take

> copper. it's the balance that is important. Zinc should be 8 times as great as

> copper. these are trace minerals so you shouldn't need more than 50 mg zinc,

> which would require 6mg copper. Langer's book explains how these

minerals

> are critical for proper thyroid hormone production and metabolism. when the

> balance is off, excess zinc leads to hyperT symptoms, whereas excess copper

> relative to the normal zinc/copper balance is seen in hypoT.

> Multi vites should have the correct ratio, but it's always good to check.

> hope this helps, elaine

>

> > -------------------------------------

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intended to replace expert medical care.

> Please consult your doctor before changing or trying new treatments.

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November 15, 1999

Hi Folks, Protein is converted by the body and acts like a carbohydrate

after about three hours.

I read an interesting article yesterday about prions. They are proteins

which bind with copper to keep the brain from superoxidizing. That is

they keep us from burning up.

November 16, 1999

Thanks for clearing some stuff up.

also mentioned that exercise promotes graves. I lost so much

muscle mass the family, (who don't see me often cause of the 3000 miles

between us ), told me I look like a boy now. I want to start exercising again

and start eating as I did, lots of eggs and protein shakes, remember I'm

hyperthyroid and on tapazole. Every second morning I take a Vitamin D, B

and B-complex vitamin..... should I just take a multi or should I add copper

to my diet ?

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