Hi sir am Shanthi from Chennai, I have hypothyroidism for almost 3 years I am under treatment with uthyrox 75Microgram TSH was 16 after 1 month I rechecked T4 12 microgram T3 1.3 and TSH 0.03.i am having Brazil nuts daily. Can I stop the medication sir or I need to reduce the dosage to 50/25? Can I take Brazil nuts?

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Dr. Pramod Kumar SharmaEndocrinologist38yrs exp

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You need to reduce the dose of thyroid supplement. Yes you can take one Brazil nut daily, it is a rich source of selenium which helps in convertion of T4 to T3 which is more active form. Beside this it is a good source of protein, zink and iodine.

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Dr. Rushali AngchekarHomeopath6yrs exp

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Hi do not stop suddenly. Cut off mg by consulting your dr.

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