Re: Re: Zinc & Copper supplements

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There is this from:

http://ithyroid.com/supplement_list.htm

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ZINC

(Works with copper, but also may increase thyroid function. This mechanism

is unknown, but zinc may spare selenium because it also detoxifies heavy

metals. May increase progesterone production, which stimulates thyroid

hormone production. The optimum zinc to copper ratio is about 8:1, but

hypers need a lower ratio and hypos a higher ratio. Take on full stomach

since it may cause nausea. Take in morning as it may keep you awake if taken

at night.)

HYPERS: After copper and iron are built up some, try a small amount of zinc.

If tolerated take one to five milligrams of zinc per milligram of copper. If

hyper symptoms increase, suspect zinc and reduce amount taken. Premenopausal

women may find it better to supplement zinc during the first half of the

month and use less or no zinc during the second half.

HYPOS: Take 30-100 mg of zinc to increase thyroid production. If rapid heart

beat is felt at night or early morning, decrease zinc.

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