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56 y/o female. post menopause, gallbladder removed 3 yrs. tsh typically between 4.5-4.9. t3 and t4 low end normal after taking gaba supplement 125mg in evenings for sleep, next tsh was 3.90 does gaba help thyroid or artificially just lower tsh?
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No, GABA supplement does not affect thyroid function or interfere with the lab result of TSH. Take care.
Answered 8/16/2023
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No but see if anything you are taking contained biotin. Can mess with certain thyroid tests. Always tell dr EVERYTHING you take. EVERYTHING.
Answered 8/19/2023
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