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Does a hypothyroid patient need any supplement?
Question
Does a hypothyroid patient having 150 mg Eltroxin need to take antioxidants, zinc supplements or calcium supplement?
Expert Answer
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Dr Surender KumarMar 24, 2006
Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism,
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital,
New Delhi
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital,
New Delhi
No supplements of any kind are required by hypothyroid patients. Just ensure that FT4 and TSH are normal and take a normal balanced diet.
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