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Hi doctor, i have hashimoto's thyroiditis, and are using euthyrox, is it safe to take a hair and skin supplement that contains kelp/iodine?

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Dr. Donald Colantino
Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
Iodine: While iodine can interfere.with treatment of an overactive thyroid condition, it shouldn't interfere with medications used to treat the underactive thyroid of Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Your pharmacist can verify this for you.
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