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THE Q & A
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Welcome to The Q&A with Elaine Moore. Registered members are invited to ask any question of Elaine Moore on autoimmune diseases, Graves' disease, other thyroid diseases and subconditions, laboratory work, traditional and complementary medicine, triggers and environmental influences, thyroid and immune disorders in pets and animals, and other relevant areas of inquiry.
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| purelife |
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Joined: 2/11/2010
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HI Elaine,
I would like to check with you if low vitamin D is link to gum bleeding. Ever since i was diagnosed with grave disease, my gum bleed easily even without brushing it.
I just found out that my vitamin D is low and doctor told me to take 2000 IU vitamin D. Do i need to have further test to check for other vitamin/mineral difficiency? What mineral is commonly low in grave disease?
Another question is about iodine. I am trying to limit my iodine intake but i realised that commercial bread contain high iodine, even as high as 150mcg per slice. I purchase Pepperidge farm whole grain bread. One of the ingredient listed is dough conditioner which i suspect contain iodine. Is there any brand that you can recommend for us which is safer to consume?
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| Elaine |
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Joined: 8/1/2008
Posts: 3174
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Hi,
Be sure your doctor rechecks your vitamin D level after you've been on 2000 IU for 8 weeks. Taking 3000 IU, my level was still low. Vitamin D intereferes with calcium absorption and this can indirectly lead to bleeding gums. Vitamin C and CoQ10 can both help. Because hyperthyroidism causes us to not absorb oil soluble vitamins well, it's good to take a multivitamin without iodine and extra CoQ10. Other than vitamin D, most nutrients aren't tested for individually. I take extra vitamin A, K, E, B complex and C in addition to 5000 IU of vitamin D and a multivitamin.
Since I have gluten sensitivity I don't buy bread and hadn't realized it contained that much iodine. I think you'll have to look at labels in the store to find one low in iodine. It's good you caught this. Best, Elaine
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| Elaine |
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Joined: 8/1/2008
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Hi,
Be sure your doctor rechecks your vitamin D level after you've been on 2000 IU for 8 weeks. Taking 3000 IU, my level was still low. Vitamin D intereferes with calcium absorption and this can indirectly lead to bleeding gums. Vitamin C and CoQ10 can both help. Because hyperthyroidism causes us to not absorb oil soluble vitamins well, it's good to take a multivitamin without iodine and extra CoQ10. Other than vitamin D, most nutrients aren't tested for individually. I take extra vitamin A, K, E, B complex and C in addition to 5000 IU of vitamin D and a multivitamin.
Since I have gluten sensitivity I don't buy bread and hadn't realized it contained that much iodine. I think you'll have to look at labels in the store to find one low in iodine. It's good you caught this. Best, Elaine
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