Skinny, pop-eyed and... an UNDERACTIVE thyroid gland

I have had a subclinical underactive thyroid gland for the last few years
and my doctors have just shrugged their shoulders about it. My thyroxine
levels are higher than they should be, but the T3 and T4 levels are within
normal range.

An underactive thyroid gland, subclinical or otherwise, results in the
deposition of fatty material in the arteries (artherosclerosis). I have
noticed over the past couple of years that I have more fatty deposits on my
facial skin below the eyes and on my cheeks.

Well, I did some reading (who needs doctors?) and learned that the thyroid
gland is the selenium-richest organ in the body. I, thus, with the knowledge
of my internist started to take selenium supplements in August. I had my
blood taken yesterday and am fairly confident that my thyroxine levels will
be back to normal and am waiting with bated breath for the results.
Especially as the fatty deposits on my face have started to disappear.

I am not advising anyone to take selenium supplements willy-nilly (see
reference below), but if you have short bowel syndrome (like I do) or
moderate to severe diarrhoea then it might be prudent to discuss taking a
selenium supplement with your doctor.

Selenium is found in a number of healthy foods and supplementation is not
necessary for healthy people or those with only mild diarrhoea/IBD.
Oversupplementation (over and above dietary levels) has been associated with
increased levels of non-melanoma skin cancer and other conditions.
http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-lifestyle-guide/supplement-guide-selenium

Vanny
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