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January 21, 2019

How to Reduce TSH Naturally

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Low thyroid function, hypothyroidism and elevated TSH levels are very common these days, but I’m excited to tell you that there are ways to reduce TSH naturally, without spending tons of money on supplements. 

Let’s dive in!

First, let’s review what TSH is and what a “normal” level is (this is important to understand, so please read these next few paragraphs before going down to the 7 steps listed below!):

TSH is a hormone that the pituitary sends out to tell the thyroid how much or how little thyroid hormones to produce.

Please note: TSH levels tell you what your pituitary is up to, but it’s not telling you what the thyroid is doing.

Everyone is biochemically individual, but at our practice we’ve found that a TSH level between 0.5-2.0 is the range where people feel healthy and vibrant. Most labs have “normal” TSH ranges that span anywhere from 4.0-8.0, but most people with TSH levels this high don’t feel well and need to take some steps to reduce their TSH level. 

The pituitary, hypothalamus and adrenals (also called the HPA axis) are all part of the endocrine system and communicate with one another throughout the day. When the body perceives stress – emotional, mental, physical, environmental, etc. – the hypothalamus tells the adrenals, via the pituitary, to work harder to put out additional cortisol, and it tells the pituitary to produce more TSH which signals to the thyroid to slow down (and sometimes it can actually cause TSH to lower causing the thyroid to produce excess thyroid hormones.

So, a high TSH level isn’t actually a thyroid problem. Instead, there’s some sort of imbalance in the HPA axis.

Now that we understand what TSH actually is, here are 7 Steps to Reduce TSH Naturally: 

1. Take steps to support your adrenals. As mentioned above, high TSH is rooted in an imbalance in the HPA axis, and the most common cause of high TSH is adrenal imbalance from stress (mental, physical, emotional, environmental, etc.).

I can’t tell you how many people have taken the steps I list in this article and come back a month or two later telling me how much better they already feel! I’ve also had clients in our practice follow many of these steps, and we’ve seen their TSH levels balance out within just a couple of months.

2. Make sure your body is digesting your food properly so it can use the nutrients to keep your body in balance. When your body can’t digest your food properly and use the nutrients in the food, this causes a state of stress in the body. The hypothalamus sees this stress and tells the pituitary to create excess TSH to compensate.

The first way to digest your food properly is by eating in a relaxed state, making sure your body is producing enough stomach acid so it can properly break down and utilize the nutrients in your food. Stomach acid (also known as Hydrochloric acid or HCL) is a necessary part of the digestive process. The acid is our first line of defense against pathogens, bacteria, parasites, etc., and helps us digest our food properly.

This may sound like a trivial step, but I’ve never seen a client at our practice with hypothyroidism and elevated TSH that wasn’t also dealing with low stomach acid. Here’s an article I wrote that explains the steps to take.

3. Limit caffeine – Caffeine is actually very stressful for the adrenals, which can cause the hypothalamus to tell the pituitary to raise TSH, so it’s really best to limit your coffee consumption.

If you need some help reducing how much coffee you drink (I know it can be hard!), then read this article I wrote about how to kick the caffeine habit without having the crazy withdrawal symptoms.

4. Drink half your weight in ounces of water each day – Without proper hydration, the body can’t properly transport hormones throughout the body and it creates a stressful situation for the body, so it’s really important to drink enough water.

5. Make sleep a priority. The body cannot heal and come back into balance without adequate sleep. If insomnia is an issue right now, read this article and see which steps you can take to improve your quality of sleep.

6. Avoid skipping meals, intermittent fasting or super low-carb diets (such as keto) – All of these things can put excess strain on the adrenals, cause them to kick out additional cortisol and then create an imbalance in TSH.

I know intermittent fasting and low carb diets like Keto are popular right now, and sometimes those with thyroid disease will feel good for a short time period while on one of these kinds of diets, but they usually backfire down the road. It simply puts too much strain on an already stressed body and creates additional hormone imbalance, so I really don’t recommend it.

7. Supplement with B6 and B12 – B Vitamins are very calming to the nervous system, which is helpful to balance the HPA axis and TSH. Cataplex B is a great supplement option.

If you take these steps for at least 90 days and don’t see any improvement in either symptoms or TSH levels, then it’s possible you need some additional support for the hypothalamus, pituitary, or adrenals. There could also be an infection or damage to the glands from pharmaceuticals or other synthetic toxins. 

If you’d like more education about thyroid disease and are looking for a proven protocol to follow, I recommend checking out my Thyroid Support and Health online course and protocol. In the course, I cover thyroid disease, adrenal imbalance, how to read your labs, supplements, autoimmunity, how to lower antibodies, blood sugar balance, gut health, liver detoxification, and much, much more.

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72 Comments

  1. Erica Easley

    January 22, 2019 at 8:43 pm

    Thanks for posting about this in IG today. I didn't realize it, but when you said your highest TSH reading, it suddenly clicked that someone really does know what I've been feeling. Mine was 81 over the summer (and they hospitalized me for fear of a thyroid storm) and it's been rough. I do have a functional doctor and she has me doing quite a bit of what you've suggested. I do b12 injections every 3 weeks and it has helped some. I was on Nature-throid until about a month ago when my TSH started going up again. Had it down to a 10, popped back to 18 and she changed me to NP Thyroid. I'm finally starting to feel a bit better. Was 14 at my last test last week. But boy does it take a long time. Thank you for putting all of this out here. It really does help.
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    • Deliciously Organic

      January 23, 2019 at 11:11 am

      I'm so sorry to hear of your health struggles. I do understand how it feels! It's a marathon, not a sprint. Hang in there. :)
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      • Madhuri Bharucha

        February 4, 2020 at 8:26 pm

        i am on thyroid supplement since 5 yrs..was taking thyronorm 25 mcg now my thyroid level has increased to 50mcg..i am feeling much tired nowadays and suffer from muscle pain as well..plz help me to reduce my thyroid level to 25 again..
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        • Deliciously Organic

          February 11, 2020 at 11:39 am

          Legally, I can't give advice about medications, so I recommend you talk to your doctor.
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        • Sandhya

          January 16, 2021 at 11:25 pm

          I was taking thyroxine 25mcg and now without any medication. Now my TSH level is 7.8. I felt confident after reading this article and will follow the advice as said here. Thanks
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          • Dee

            March 25, 2021 at 10:07 pm

            Thankyou for the article. My 15 yo daughter has hashimoto’s, type 1 diabeties and celiac since she was 8. She is taking lowest dose of levothyroxine but for the last 4 months her TSH has steadily increased to 4.9. She is remote learning, less physically active, sleeping later and started drinking homemade Starbucks type coffee drinks every couple days! Dr doesn’t want to change dosing yet so will see in her next appointment in 3 months. Any suggestions to lower the levels will be most appreciated. Thankyou
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            • Deliciously Organic

              March 31, 2021 at 10:44 am

              The tips I give in the article above are the best ones I know of to reduce TSH naturally.
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      • ROSE W

        August 22, 2020 at 4:47 pm

        I've experienced a slightly higher TSH in the last 2-3 years. My latest test showed 3.0. I am breastfeeding and want to naturally reduce it to 2.0 so is step #7 still relevant? My IBCLC told me B6 in higher doses can suppress lactation so I am quite afraid to take any if it
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        • Deliciously Organic

          August 24, 2020 at 11:36 am

          I would only take a supplement if you're practitioner prescribes it, so I'd ask him or her.
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      • Kavita Singh

        April 14, 2021 at 4:45 pm

        My US TSH is 4.0 is this higher that i need to take Thyroid Medicine. In 2019 it was around 1point something and now in dec 2020 my TSH level gone to 4 . Is it any risks in my situation.
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        • Deliciously Organic

          April 19, 2021 at 10:03 am

          Legally, I can't give personal health advice, so I recommend talking to your practitioner.
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      • Jelly Acosta

        June 10, 2022 at 7:39 pm

        Can i still conceive if i have a 4.9 uIU/mL TSH level? Thank you
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        • Deliciously Organic

          June 15, 2022 at 11:08 am

          The American Thyroid Association recommends TSH be between .5 - 2.5 for conception. I recommend talking to your practitioner what would be best for you.
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    • Ananda

      May 10, 2020 at 1:24 pm

      I am 28 year old male I have thyroid level very high more than 150, please tell me how to balance am very afraid and scary feeling like somewhat dd.
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      • Deliciously Organic

        May 11, 2020 at 12:11 pm

        The steps listed in this article along with your doctor's advice can help get you going down the right path.
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  2. Rebecca

    January 23, 2019 at 3:04 pm

    Do you have a recommendation for a quality B vitamin that is readily available for those of us also suffering with MTHFR?
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    • Deliciously Organic

      January 23, 2019 at 3:24 pm

      The one I mentioned in the article is the one I recommend! :)
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    • Sue

      January 24, 2019 at 12:23 pm

      I also use B complex byDesigns for Health. Very reputable company.
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  3. Carol L

    January 28, 2019 at 8:49 pm

    You mention the Keto diet. I am on the Keto diet because I was diagnosed as type 2 diabetic a couple of years ago. I do not take any meds for controlling my blood sugar, and am controlling it with the Keto diet. It is working for me. I hope to be able to get my body back to normal and eventually have my body properly use insulin again. At that time, I will probably consume some of the more carb-heavy foods again, but no sugar. Certain 'diets' and restrictions on certain foods are necessary for some people who have health issues and want to control those issues without resorting to meds and Rx's..
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    • Deliciously Organic

      January 29, 2019 at 12:09 pm

      I'm glad you've found what works well for you!
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  4. Sandra Pitts

    February 19, 2019 at 10:25 am

    I always enjoy reading the health info you give! I struggle with a see-saw thyroid. Back and forth with different mcg of levothyroxine. One of my biggest complaints is, I seem to be losing so much hair, it feels like I'm going to go bald in the back/middle of my head. I am so self conscious of this. I guess I have a vane streak :-( If you have any suggestions for my hair loss, it would be so appreciated!! thank you so much for the the health info.
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    • Deliciously Organic

      February 19, 2019 at 12:46 pm

      Hair loss is often tied to adrenal imbalance. This article might help! https://deliciouslyorganic.net/how-to-reduce-tsh-naturally-hypothyroid/
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      • DT

        September 21, 2020 at 11:28 am

        Thanks for this information, very helpful! I recently had blood work done and my TSH is at 4.3 ulU/mL. I would like to decrease it naturally and avoid meds. If you don't mind, I have a few question. :) About a month prior to my blood work I had started intermittent fasting for 18-23 hours. Do you think 12-14 hours is a better option? If not, how many hour do you recommend in-between meals (last meal (night before) to first meal of the next day)? Above you mention to limit coffee followed by a link on how to quit coffee, if we limit caffeine how much do you recommend we limit it too or do you think we should cut it out all together? For months now, I've been eating better healthy (some days there is room for improvement) and exercising very regularly and I have not been able to lose weight. In your opinion do you think with my TSH levels it's possible to prevent weight loss.
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        • Deliciously Organic

          September 21, 2020 at 11:58 am

          I'm so glad you found the info helpful! 12 hours of fasting at night is generally a good place to start. Caffeine is best if it's cut out completely until all thyroid labs and hormones come back into balance. As far as weight loss goes - it would be helpful for you to get a full thyroid panel so you could see if your thyroid is producing enough hormones. Second, stubborn weight loss (especially weight around the mid-section) is often tied to adrenal imbalance. I recommend reading my article on that topic.
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  5. Ann

    February 20, 2019 at 5:16 pm

    Hello. I stumbled upon your website after googling hypothyroidism etc. I am wondering if you have any supplements suggested for lowering yah naturally. I'm not on any medications presently and I'm very holistically minded. I see many different people discuss thyroid issues. But I really haven't seen significant edema in the arms and legs, both upper and lower arms and legs. It's not fat, but fluid only, I have a lot of muscle and work out regularly. It's the most prominent of thyroid symptoms for me, well that and having cold hands and feet constantly. I don't have low energy. Dry skin, dry falling out hair etc. Do you have insight specific to edema and what's recommended for this strange issue. I'm skinny but about half of my legs and arms, are fluid. I have tsh of 7.75, t3 3.6,t4 1.38, reverse t3 15.2, and no antibodies, no hashimotos. I took this lab result to my conventional MD and asked if he'd put me on anything he flat out said no, so I'm not on any meds. If you have further insight of what's going on, please I welcome it all. Congrats on your journey and success.
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    • Deliciously Organic

      February 22, 2019 at 10:57 am

      I'm glad you found me! :) Legally, I can't give any personal supplemental advice unless you're a client. Edema can be tied to adrenal imbalance, so I would definitely look at my article about balancing the adrenals (since as you read in this article, the adrenals play a huge part in TSH balance). The adrenals control the hormone aldosterone which balances fluids in the body, so that's why it's very helpful to balance the adrenals to then balance fluids in the body. If you'd like some personalized help, feel free to contact our office. Biodynamic Wellness 858.259.6000 I'm happy to help! :)
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      • Nat

        October 22, 2019 at 6:28 pm

        Are you serious? Edema is often tied to heart failure and / or renal failure. If it is renal failure, kidneys do not excrete excess fluid and water builds up in your body. If it is heart failure, the heart does not pump well to the kidneys, the kidneys sense hypoperfusion and try to compensate by raising the blood pressure through fluid retention which makes the heart work even harder making the heart failure worse. Edema is not something to be ignored. Ann should to her doctor, check creatinin, BUN, BNP levels and do an ECHO.
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        • Deliciously Organic

          October 23, 2019 at 11:13 am

          When there is thyroid imbalance, edema can also be rooted in adrenal imbalance. We see this all the time at our practice. I never said it's something to be ignored and I never said that she should not talk to her doctor.
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        • Carole

          July 3, 2020 at 6:17 am

          .is oedema and oedema different?
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  6. Anjali

    April 25, 2019 at 10:22 am

    Hello mam, I am trying to conceive baby but not able to do so accordingly my TSH value is bit hire around 6.29. Please help me in lowering TSH. Regards
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    • Deliciously Organic

      April 25, 2019 at 5:14 pm

      The ideas in this post will help! I also have a free live masterclass coming up on Tuesday that will be helpful! Here's where you can sign up for the free class: https://deliciouslyorganic.net/thyroid-webinar-april30
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  7. Terra

    May 6, 2019 at 1:29 pm

    Any recommendations of diet and vitamins to help decreases THS levels naturally during pregnancy?
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  8. sridhar

    May 30, 2019 at 5:14 am

    Thanks you so much, For this Article , My Age is 28, I am Affected Thyroid Problem, My TSH level -34.5 because, I have to much of Stress, This Article helps to my Stress relief, I will try ...
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    • Trena Deibert

      August 9, 2019 at 12:39 pm

      Do you have recipes that are low in sugar?
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      • Deliciously Organic

        August 13, 2019 at 10:16 am

        Yes! Many of my recipes are. You can find all of my recipes here:https://deliciouslyorganic.net/deliciously-organic-recipe-index/
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        • Question

          May 28, 2020 at 11:59 am

          My levels are 8.6 subclinical doctor gave meds, said take em for 6 months i saw someone here write that she was 7.5 and her doctor said absolutely not so what gives? shud i change my diet first before taking them? Im so conflicted on what to do i was a vegan/ vegetarian for four years, started having breathing issues last week read it can be related to thyroid ate salmon yesterday and lots of bannas blueberries egg avacado next day felt better first i am absolutely convinced that my diet was doing me harm i was eating a lot of soy would i be playing with fire if i dont take em at 8.6? Can changing my diet alone improve my tsh levels do u have any suggestions for a someone starting to eat meat again I absolutely hate beef and refuse to eat it should i be worried at 8.6
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          • michelle

            February 4, 2021 at 5:54 pm

            I have the same issues. i was vegan for three years , first two years great and last year everything changed. heart palpitations , hair loss , just feeling uck, joint pain ets so this January i decided to go back to eating meat. Im convinced the vegan diet set off the hypothyroidism as my levels were just checked in January and tsh is a 5.8 . i never feel tired just the odd symptoms inward trembling etc .I would like to remedy myself by cutting out gluten and dairy as I read that helps with hypothyroidism
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  9. Sweety

    July 31, 2019 at 11:13 am

    Mam my tsh is 8.12 ..I never had any thyroid problem.some of my friend suggested me not to take thyroxin tablets as given by doctor.because according to my friend again take the tsh reading after 1 month may be it get reduced
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    • Deliciously Organic

      August 13, 2019 at 10:22 am

      I would talk to your doctor about taking any kinds of medications.
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    • Mounika

      September 20, 2019 at 11:16 am

      Hi Mam, I’m having a 5.5 TSH, I’m not using any tablets right now. What is the best way to low my tsh ?
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  10. Lisa

    August 4, 2019 at 11:13 pm

    I have subclinical hyperthyroid. Last tsh was .03. I am intermittent fasting 8/16. Will this make my tsh worse? I cannot lose weight even though I cut way back and exercise. I'm 206. I am also IR. I'm taking 5mg of methimazole. I haven't hardly eaten today I notice my blood pressure is way up to 150/90 right now. Could this also be from intermittent fasting? Thank you,
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    • Lisa

      August 4, 2019 at 11:14 pm

      I forgot to say my SH is caused by multitoxic nodular goiter.
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    • Deliciously Organic

      August 13, 2019 at 10:20 am

      I don't recommend intermittent fasting when thyroid hormones are imbalanced, because it most often throws the body even more off balance. I have a new free online class that is just 45 minutes and I think you'll find the tips very helpful. I discuss intermittent fasting, losing weight, etc. https://deliciouslyorganic.net/thyroid-disease-masterclass
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  11. Trena Deibert

    August 9, 2019 at 12:38 pm

    I have hypothyroidism and fibromyalgia. How do I know which one is making me tired or if it is both?
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    • Deliciously Organic

      August 13, 2019 at 10:17 am

      It's most likely both. I have a new free online class that might help give you some first steps to take:https://deliciouslyorganic.net/thyroid-disease-masterclass
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  12. Trena Deibert

    August 9, 2019 at 12:39 pm

    Do you have recipes that are low in sugar?
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  13. Den

    November 13, 2019 at 3:48 pm

    My TSH is 3.4 with normal antibodies apparently, but I have read that anything over 2.5 can lead to trouble conceiving. I don't have time to waste as I am 43 and would like to do all I can to increase my chances at this "advanced age". I have spoken to my fertility specialist, my obgyn and an endocrinologist, and all say my TSH is "normal" and that I don't need medication, whereas I have heard of cases of women conceiving after taking Synthroid for sub-clinical hypothyroidism. My question is, do you agree that TSH should be 2.5 and under for optimal fertility and chances of conception? Thanks
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    • Deliciously Organic

      November 19, 2019 at 11:29 am

      The American Thyroid Association recommends TSH be at 2.5 or lower prior to conception. It might be a good idea to print that info out from their site and show it to your doctor.
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  14. Susie

    January 27, 2020 at 12:38 pm

    Thank you for your post. I had not thought of it being a combined issue. My t3 is within range. My t4 is low and my TSH fluctuates between 20,50,71,200. I am trying to treat naturally with supplements but I must be missing something and traditional doctor doesn't look at whole picture. Any thoughts?
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    • Deliciously Organic

      January 29, 2020 at 10:23 am

      It's hard to say what is driving your TSH to fluctuate so much without knowing your full health history and reviewing your labs, but the steps I teach in my online thyroid class would give you place to start! https://deliciouslyorganic.net/thyroid-disease-masterclass
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  15. Victor

    September 5, 2020 at 1:23 pm

    I'm a 27 years old male, healthy, with no thyroid symptoms. But I did a check up and my TSH was 8,81 and my T4 1,38. I'm trying to lower down my TSH naturally with these and other steps. I've read vitamin D, selenium and Zinc are also good for the Thyroid. Any thoughts on this? Thanks
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    • Deliciously Organic

      September 8, 2020 at 10:59 am

      Those nutrients are helpful for the thyroid and can be found in all sorts of nutrient-dense foods. I only recommend supplementing if your labs show you are deficient and your practitioner recommends it.
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  16. Shelly

    September 5, 2020 at 10:56 pm

    Hi, I’m currently breastfeeding but my TSH is 3.2 and has been increase over the past three years. Even though doctor say I’m in range I don’t feel comfortable with this number. I started at 1.9 and over three years have risen. Doctor not worried but I’m aware body feels sluggish. What are some foods that can help with TSH
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    • Deliciously Organic

      September 8, 2020 at 10:58 am

      This article might help:https://deliciouslyorganic.net/thyroid-diet-hypothyroidism-hashimoto-hyperthyroidism-graves/
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  17. Chhaya

    September 14, 2020 at 3:55 am

    Hi There, Thanks for your help,My TSH is now 11.89 ,when I was taking 50 mcg tablet,TSH was 4.10.Then as per the Doctors guide I have changed to 25mcg and now my TSH is 11.89 ,can you please help to how can I reduce my TSH naturally.It will be very grateful .
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    • Deliciously Organic

      September 14, 2020 at 11:14 am

      This tips I give above are some of the best ways I know to reduce TSH naturally.
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  18. Beth

    February 4, 2021 at 10:15 am

    Hi Carrie! Your B vitamin link seems to be broken. Blessings to you and yours. So thankful for your web site, cookbooks, and EO info!
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  19. GB

    March 21, 2021 at 2:21 pm

    Just to clarify, you said "Drink half your weight in ounces of water each day" I am 180 pounds and that translates to 90 pounds or 1440 ounces or 41 litres. Doesnt it sound like a lot of water ? can you reconfirm ? Thx
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    • Deliciously Organic

      March 22, 2021 at 9:49 am

      If you weigh 180 pounds, then you'd want to drink 90 ounces of water.
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  20. Dee

    March 25, 2021 at 10:26 pm

    Hello..just a follow up from previous comment.. Do you think these habits are contributing to my 15 yo higher TSH levels..and if she follows your protocol, her levels can get better? She feels fine though..And do you have any articles which discuss if someone has all three of the mentioned autoimmune diseases. Also my older 21 yo daughter has high thyroid antibodies in the 1000’s, but all numbers are normal. Is there anything she can do to prevent full on hashimotos later on. I’m very concerned about their health. Thank you so much
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    • Deliciously Organic

      March 31, 2021 at 10:43 am

      I don't have articles on all of these topics combined, but do cover all of these topics in my Thyroid Support and Health Course and Protocol. You can read about it here: https://deliciouslyorganic.net/thyroid-online-course/
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  21. Ann

    June 17, 2021 at 9:30 pm

    Hi and thank you for your insightful information. I am a 50 year old otherwise healthy female. In 2017 my TSH was 24, in 2019 it was 23, just had it tested and it is 51. My only recent change has been going 98% vegan with the occasional feta on a salad once a week. Could the vegan woe be contributing to this increase? I currently take a vitamin B, D, Magnesium, and Turmeric supplement. Thank you for any insight!
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      June 21, 2021 at 10:28 am

      There are nutrients that the body needs that we cannot get from plants. A lack of those nutrients can cause stress not the body and then create hormone imbalance. Here is the diet I recommend for those with thyroid disease: https://deliciouslyorganic.net/thyroid-diet-hypothyroidism-hashimoto-hyperthyroidism-graves/
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  22. Lynn

    September 28, 2021 at 1:27 am

    My TSH is 4.89 uIu/mL. What can you recommend? Thank you for your help.
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      September 28, 2021 at 12:53 pm

      The info in the post would be very helpful!
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  23. Bhavesh gupta

    October 18, 2021 at 9:40 am

    My tsh levels are high and anti tpo too. But my T4 and T3 are normal. I think it's subclinical hypothyroidism. My doctor told me to eat medicine 62mg something but i am only 19 and I decided that I will lower my tsh and tpo naturally. So thanks for your help.
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  24. Brianda Tejeda

    December 7, 2021 at 12:10 pm

    I loved your article. My daughter just turned 12 last month and a year ago she tested high for TSH but good levels for the T4. The doc had more analisis done this year and again high on TSH (8.2) but ok on T4 (1.2). She is a figure skater, very active and energetic, traines 3-4 hrs a day and is doing great on weight and height. What do you suggest we can do to help her TSH levels go down? THe doctor does not want to treat it with meds, even if she wanted to I would probably not do it and find another solution that is natural. Thanks!
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      December 8, 2021 at 9:59 am

      Tips I give in the post above can be very helpful!
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  25. tal

    March 3, 2022 at 8:15 am

    Hi! I already take b6. My TSH is slightly elevated while pregnant (3.04). Which of these b12 supplements would you recommend? https://carrievitt.standardprocess.com/products/cataplex-b12 https://carrievitt.standardprocess.com/products/for-til-b12
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      March 3, 2022 at 5:09 pm

      If your practitioner has recommended a B12, then the Cataplex B12 can be a good option.
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  26. Orla

    January 11, 2023 at 2:31 pm

    Hi Carrie, Have you any tips for zero TSH. Oh have graves and for quite some time now I have no tsh present in my bloods. Thank Orla
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    • Deliciously Organic

      January 16, 2023 at 9:44 am

      My article on how to raise TSH naturally would be helpful!
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