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Is Maca Tablet The Right Medicine For Graves Disease?

Hi, I was diagnosed with Graves 8 years ago. I had the radioactive iodine and I have been on synthyroid ever since. My tsh is still at 6. I wanted to try Maca root for extreme fatigue and restlessness. Do you think this will help me or is it a bad idea?
Mon, 3 Aug 2015
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Dr. Hanif warmly Welcomes you!

Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I will take care all of your medical concerns.

In my expert opinion you should avoid it. It is because Glucosinolates are not good to be taken if you already have a thyroid disease. I have seen patients developing goiter when on low iodine diet and concomitantly used Glucosinolates.



Have a wonderful time ahead. Hope I answered all of your questions. Let me know if you have any further clinical concerns. I will be happy to get back to you shortly. If satisfied here, please give a five star rating and don't forget to close the discussion.

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DR. MUHAMMAD HANIF
USA
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Is Maca Tablet The Right Medicine For Graves Disease?

Dr. Hanif warmly Welcomes you! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I will take care all of your medical concerns. In my expert opinion you should avoid it. It is because Glucosinolates are not good to be taken if you already have a thyroid disease. I have seen patients developing goiter when on low iodine diet and concomitantly used Glucosinolates. Have a wonderful time ahead. Hope I answered all of your questions. Let me know if you have any further clinical concerns. I will be happy to get back to you shortly. If satisfied here, please give a five star rating and don t forget to close the discussion. Regards! DR. MUHAMMAD HANIF USA