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Does Frequent Intake Of Nicotinamide Affect The Functioning Of Thyroid?
Question: How does niacinamide 500mg two times daily
affect my thyroid?
affect my thyroid?
Brief Answer:
Hello. It may decrease level of hormones
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. So if you have a normal thyroid function prior starting niacin, you should not worried. Niacin will only decrease the level of your thyroid hormone without any symptoms. You will maintain a euthyroid state.
However, if you are a hypothyroid on thyroxine replacement, the requirement may go up.
You need to check your thyroid fynction regularly in the later case.
Thanks and regards
Hello. It may decrease level of hormones
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. So if you have a normal thyroid function prior starting niacin, you should not worried. Niacin will only decrease the level of your thyroid hormone without any symptoms. You will maintain a euthyroid state.
However, if you are a hypothyroid on thyroxine replacement, the requirement may go up.
You need to check your thyroid fynction regularly in the later case.
Thanks and regards
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