Tylers mom here ,just found out that I have hashimotos thyroid (auto immune ) now we know where his type 1 came from Good ol MOM !!! They have checked tylers antibodies and they are there but in range . SO just keep a eye on them .I really need to find another doctor for him this one says eat as many carbs as you want just up the insulin ,we eat low carb much better control
My question is that I was told to take selenium to lower my antibodies does anyone take selenium ? Wanted to see if anyone is taking it and does it affect your sugar at all
I eat alot of brazil nuts and mushrooms, which are both high in selenium, and there is no noticeable effect on my bg outside of the typical rise from the carbs and protein. If you choose to go the supplement route, I would think a pill would have very little effect since there is nothing in it other than the vitamin or mineral itself.
My personal opinion on metal supplements is not to take any more than the recommended daily amount. Metals are hard to clear by the body, and though we do need them, they're needed in very, very teeny amounts. Most multivitamins will have the full recommended daily amount--I wouldn't take more than that.
I also have Hashimoto's. All of my doctors (except my endo) are disturbed by the fact that my antibodies have been between 150 and 200 (reference range 0-35) for almost seven years and my thyroid still hasn't quit.
