There are two aspects to thyroid treatment.
1) T4
2) T3
Taking Synthroid alone is T4. This version of the hormone is dependent on conversion in tissues to the active T3. Zinc and selenium (especially selenium) are cofactors for this
and if missing in the diet (or taking other drugs that deplete it), the conversion is less than optimal.
Small amounts of T3 are secreted from a normal thyroid, to help with immediate stress issues (trauma, cold temps). So some doctors now supplement with it as well. It has to be carefully done, because this is ACTIVE and will tear down bone and also speed up the heart if too high.
http://www.cenegenicsfoundation.org/...ects_Low_T.pdf
Do not take high doses of selenium daily however, keep it moderate if you do so. Some new studies show high selenium intake correlates with diabetes II.
So 100mcg daily is a good level to strive for. (or 200mcg every other day).
Most good multivits have at least 50mcg of selenium in them.
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