? Standardized Kelp and Hyperthyroidism

[Misterbeesmom]

Quite off topic but seeing as there is a link between hyperthyroidism and diabetes, i'll bet there are others on here who has a cat who has both ailments.

My cat has had hyperthyroidism for a few years and we've had excellent control all along.

I have recently been told that kelp should be avoided. Kelp (dulse) has been in some of my cat's canned food for quite some time now, and also now it is in the raw recipe of his diet. (standardized kelp)

I cannot find an abundance of info online backing up this theory, and seeing as we've had regular good bloodwork on his thyroid, i'm not sure it's such a big deal, but i'd like to know for certain.

None of my vets have ever cautioned against this ingredient, although we all know they are not the best at nutrition, generally speaking.

Anyone have any experience with this? Thanks!

 

[Tuxedo Mom]

It is thought that the naturally occuring iodine in kelp stimulates the thyroid, which is the last thing you want with an over active thyroid.

 

[Misterbeesmom]

It is thought that the naturally occuring iodine in kelp stimulates the thyroid, which is the last thing you want with an over active thyroid.

oh jeepers. ok.

i was searching the archives and this post suggests it can be used to treat thyroid issues. its from long ago
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/herbal-cures.61388/#post-665765

 

[Tuxedo Mom]

Hypothyroidism can be caused by too little iodine. With hyperthyroidsim the thyroid produces too much thyroxine ( a hormone) which affects the other parts of the body, causing weight loss and the other standard symptoms of the disease.

Here is one article on hyperthyroid. It is an older article from 2001 but still relevant I believe

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11396708

Iodine excess and hyperthyroidism.

 

[Tuxedo Mom]

Some more reading just to confuse the issue:

http://www.naturalendocrinesolution...-safe-to-take-in-people-with-hyperthyroidism/

Since people have hyper-T because of different root causes the approaches can also be different. With vet science I don't know how much they differentiate the root cause.

 

[Misterbeesmom]

Some more reading just to confuse the issue:

http://www.naturalendocrinesolution...-safe-to-take-in-people-with-hyperthyroidism/

Since people have hyper-T because of different root causes the approaches can also be different. With vet science I don't know how much they differentiate the root cause.

LOL oh good cuz i always find i'm not confused enough
thanks for the info!

 

[Elizabeth and Bertie]

LOL oh good cuz i always find i'm not confused enough

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