Comments on: Thyroid Problems & Coconut Oil

By: Mani

Mani — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 11:49:20 +0000

In reply to Melisa Crosby. Thumbs Up. Caution and research is the key.

By: Luxe

Luxe — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 18:23:33 +0000

For the past several years my TSH was around 6 consistently. I have not taken any meds for it and my most recent TSH was around 4.5. I’ve been eating better overall (avoiding processed foods and refined sugar) but I’ve also been eating a ‘fat bomb’ with coconut oil for about the past 6 months (my prior TSH of 6 was about 6 months ago). It could be a coincidence, but I have a feeling that the coconut oil is the reason my TSH finally went down.

By: Nancy Gatiti

Nancy Gatiti — Sun, 12 Aug 2018 00:08:08 +0000

Hi Wellness Mama, i love the way you share information.
My daughter was diagnosed with panic attacks after a viral flu episode. She is currently on Prophylaxis to prevent the non epileptic episodes ( she suffered 3). Kindly advise me on how we can help her recuperate as soon as possible. She is also moody.
I found alcohol in her room and im still wondering how long she has been taking it.
Kindest regards, Nancy

By: Clare Francke

Clare Francke — Sun, 05 Aug 2018 12:17:36 +0000

I am being medicated for hypothyroidism, and have been for almost 30 years. My numbers have been steady on my dose for years. For my health, I started using more coconut oil and taking coconut oil/cinnamon/honey (TBSP) in my coffee every morning. Recently, I’m feeling overstimulated, and my numbers are indicating that I could significantly reduce my medication, or POSSIBLY go off. My wish is always to reduce RX reliance. This is incredible, as I have a very tiny thyroid gland…. could that little bit of coconut oil naturally stimulate my tiny thyroid!?! Amazing.

By: Sher

Sher — Sat, 21 Jul 2018 17:09:01 +0000

In reply to Wellness Mama.

Thanks for clarity that indeed 3/4 a cup. I have been hypothyroid since 11 years old. I remember having dreams that I could only run in slow motion. I have taken meds off and on for 40 years. Started keto dieting and saw such a change, went to Dr and asked to switch to armour thyroid meds and shocking…….I feel good! I still have days of low energy but amazingly it has worked!

By: THERE PADILLO

THERE PADILLO — Mon, 28 May 2018 13:50:16 +0000

i have goiter. I want ti know if takinf coconut helped decrease the swelling of goitet. Thanks

By: Heath Watts

Heath Watts — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 19:53:42 +0000

Hi Katie,
The soy information quoted from Ray Peat that you’ve presented he comes from the Weston A. Price Foundation (WAFP), which is in business to boost dairy sales, and is not a reputable source for science-based dietary advice. Unfortunately for those who awarded him a medical degree and continue to employ him, Dr. Oz is not a good source of evidence-based dietary science either. Coconut oil like butter and beef fat is a great source of saturated fat, which one should not consume very frequently. https://www.webmd.com/diet/features/coconut-oil-and-health#1

Here is a nice useful that gives peer-reviewed, evidence-based references about soy, which discredits the nonsense perpetuated by the WAPF.
https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Soy

The WAPF is a terrible source of information about anything related to diet:
https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Weston_A._Price_Foundation

I’ll note that I’m not a medical doctor or a medical researcher; however, I am a scientist (PhD, geochemistry). I am not a fan of those who spread pseudoscience and lies such as the WAPF, Ray Peat, and Dr. Oz.

Sincerely,
Heath

By: mildred pablo

mildred pablo — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 04:51:24 +0000

hi i have a hyperthyroid i think its a cancerous cos i have a lot of lymph nodule my head was ache i think its a migraine. and my ears was sometimes hurt in a seconds.. i want to know if its ok to eat a tablespoon of coconut oil everyday? cos my thyroid was active pls i need your help guys.. thanks

By: AnneWithAnE

AnneWithAnE — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 01:57:17 +0000

In reply to AnneWithAnE. My comment was in reply to someone who said she doesn't like taste of coconut, but looks like it was posting on its own.

By: AnneWithAnE

AnneWithAnE — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 01:54:28 +0000

In reply to Erin Baker. Buy refined coconut oil. Read about refined vs unrefined.

By: Nishant

Nishant — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 03:34:53 +0000

Can I have fresh coconut meat instead of coconut oil for thyroid or is it like coconut oil more beneficial than raw coconut meat. Please reply.

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Sat, 17 Sep 2016 17:35:04 +0000

In July 2014 I was having many health problems. I have PCOS and of course thyroid problems from fluoride (per my Dr years ago when first diagnosed). My Dr sent me for blood work. Got my blood work back a few weeks later. Liver enzymes were TERRIBLE, cholesterol not so good, Glucose not good, and Thyroid wasn’t even on the chart. I refused meds because I wanted to try oils and natural things. My Dr gave me till Nov to do what I wanted and then have it recheck. Recheck was perfect. Everything was normal. One liver enzymes was 1 pt high, but way better. Dr couldn’t believe the drastic change in such short time and no meds. And I was 15 weeks pregnant. This was a surprise baby. I don’t get pregnant this easily. I eat 1-2 spoonfuls of coconut cream from tropical traditions daily and use coconut oil for cooking. Two years later and just had bloodwork rechecked and thyroid is still looking good.
I also did clove essential oil over the thyroid for the first few months, but haven’t used it since then.

By: Kassie

Kassie — Wed, 13 Jul 2016 17:34:52 +0000

In reply to Melisa Crosby. It does say in the article its hypo, so it is stated. Maybe you just didn't see that part?

By: Kassie

Kassie — Wed, 13 Jul 2016 17:29:57 +0000

In reply to Jennifer Falbo-Negron. Celestial seasonings teas are full of pesticides, onky but organic brands. I melt my coconut oil and blend it in my vitamix with my smoothies.

By: laurie

laurie — Mon, 30 May 2016 01:30:19 +0000

In reply to Sally.

hi Sally…just read your post…are you still taking this and doing well?

By: Aracely

Aracely — Sun, 15 May 2016 03:26:15 +0000

Can coconut oil raise cholesterol?

By: Cindy N.

Cindy N. — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 12:03:02 +0000

In reply to Mariah. Yes, especially hyperthyroid people matter, and I am so thankful I am hypo because you all have it much worse for sure. It is frustrating for all thyroid sufferers for sure.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 16:37:00 +0000

In reply to Erin Baker. My sister taught me to apply coconut oil on toast or a rice cake. Then put a few drops of EVOO on and spread. It is very good. A faint taste of coconut.

By: Alan

Alan — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 00:03:43 +0000

In reply to Sally.

If God was that concerned you would not have the problem in the first place!
Wise up, eat well but in moderation, a varied diet.
Yes, organic will give you less ,man made, rubbish in your diet, eat moderately, excersise moderately and you will probably be o.k.
There is no quick fix, only a steady improvement. If you really have a physical problem then you will have to follow best medicakl advice. Most ‘health food gurus’ are not usefull (Eating to your blood type is completely ridiculous, you can see total destruction of this…theory.. on Google) and some are downright dangerous.
Go slowly with any diet change and check any problems that arise.
best of luck, and good health!

By: Hanna

Hanna — Sun, 14 Feb 2016 19:40:53 +0000

In reply to Melisa Crosby. oh please, the doctors and the testing did squat for me. I had heart palpitations, anxiety, sleeplessness and the doctors all said "well, your labs are fine so it's not your thyroid". I had to see a naturopath and while I'm better, I'm still not optimal. I will take whatever info on the web I can get because doctors are useless and so are thyroid lab tests.