supplements > general questions

I don’t have Hashimoto's, but I have hypothyroidism. I take one drop of 2% iodine daily and 30mg of NP Thyroid. Would either of these interact negatively with any of the supplements on the protocol?

Vitamin C reduces the effect of Adderall, so I minimize it in my diet. What other recommendations do you have to transform my adrenals and reduce my antibodies without decreasing the effect of Adderall?

How long should we use the supplements? For life or just until we get the symptoms under control?

My endocrinologist suggested that I take Thorne prenatal vitamins (even though I'm not pregnant) as part of my treatment plan. What from the ATP supplements are in prenatal vitamins or vice-versa?

I take Pure Encapsulations Digestive Enzymes Ultra before each meal and Betaine HCL and Pepsin after dinner. I have noticed on my Oura ring that my heart rate is much more stable if I don't eat vegetables at dinner, but I love them and want to eat them. Is there another enzyme I can add to aid with vegetable digestion?

I ordered the ATP supplements with Selenium + Myo-Inositol. I take other B vitamins (B12 plus active folate, B complex). Should I continue taking all of those with the ATP supplements protocol? I also take 12,800 mg of buffered vitamin C throughout the day. Should I continue these while adding the Adrenal Support and Electrolyte Blend? I also take a probiotic in the morning (Designs for Health Probiomed 50). Should I discontinue it while taking the S. Boulardii? As per your recommendation in the "deeper dive" of the Reset program, I also ordered Curcumin Absorb and also take Quercetin and Systemic Enzymes. With which meal/time of day should I take these, and how many?

I am currently taking 9 supplements and I will be ordering your 6 supplements. I want to start fresh with your six. Is there a lab that can read my blood work, so that I know I am taking the correct supplements?

Generally speaking, what are the ideal supplements to take for Hashimoto’s?

I do not consume porcine. Which Rootcology products contain porcine (pork) so I can avoid them? 

I’d like to start taking enzymes, but don’t know where to start. How do I know which enzymes are right for me?

I’ve been on an adrenal supplement with similar ingredients as recommended in the program for the past 8 months and have not seen much benefit. What do you suggest?

I remember reading that B6 or Thiamine, would improve dream recall, but I have been taking a B vitamin complex for years. I have 2 questions about this: 1. What part of this diet could cause me to be aware of dreaming? 2. What is the advantage of remembering our dreams? I was just as happy not to.

I am taking Prednisolone 7.5 mg daily, Thyroxine, HRT, and antihypertensive. Should I take any of the supplements?

I am taking a calcium and vitamin D supplement following an ankle fracture 5 months ago. I have ordered the full Adrenal Transformation set from your European supplier Welldium, and I want to be sure that it will be OK to continue my calcium and vitamin D supplementation throughout the program? I take no other medication.

Can I take vitamins while taking the supplements?

Can I continue taking Liposomal Glutathione and Thyrosol during the program? Do you recommend adding acetylcholine or NAC? Is there anything also that you would suggest I eliminate or add?

Do you have a recommendation for a good selenium? I tried it in the past. Is there something that doesn’t have a long lasting metallic taste? Tastes and textures are big sensorial issues for me.

What is the difference between krill oil and fish oil? Fish taste is a big barrier for me. Is there a brand without an aftertaste? I tried pure encapsulations and it had an aftertaste.

After reading your book and starting with a functional medicine specialist, I am taking berberine, vitamins D3 and B12, zinc, fish oil, magnesium, and selenium. I am wondering if there are redundancies between those supplements and the ATP supplements. It seems like a lot of supplements to take (and cost…). Also, I am not sure where to get all the supplements, and if the vitamins need to be methylated.

There are so many digestive aids suggested that I'm unsure what to take. Is it best to take separate digestive enzymes of each type of food, protein, fat veggies, or just one supplement that works for all types of food? 

I have taken methyl B12 for decades except short breaks, sublingual, 1000 mcg. I often test above range and need to cut back. I will stop B-complex again, though I only re-started two months ago after having stopped for several months. Is there a B-Complex you can recommend with no-flush niacin, and without B12, B6, thiamine? I used to take all the Bs separately, but it's too many capsules and money. 

Which supplements might have some effect on topical bioidentical hormones and how they absorb or metabolize? I've been having trouble getting the dose right and wonder if anything I take near the time I apply the hormones might be affecting how they function. For example, I take NDT (Armour) in the morning, and then apply hormones within an hour or so. I also take PM supplements and apply the hormones within an hour or so. Are there some of these that ought to space apart from hormones? 

I've been taking Benfotiamine for several years, with short breaks and varying the dose between 200 mg and 600 mg. Been taking 500 mg for the past 2 -3 months. Is there a way to test for optimal dose? 

I've read that D3 and K2 absorb best when separated by an hour or more, instead of together in one capsule. Is this your opinion, or do you consider it okay to take them together? 

I'd love to reduce the number of supplements I'm taking. I know some provide similar benefits, so what do you suggest, so I can eliminate overlapping supplements and minimize the number? 

I'm interested in taking an enzyme to aid my digestion, but the recommendations are all U.S. based. Can you recommend a fat digestive enzyme and pepsin and betaine enzyme sold in the U.K., please? 

You advise taking betaine HCl before a meal with protein for those with low stomach acid and go into how to determine the correct dosage.  Should this be varied according to how much protein the meal contains? 

This year I began using a full spectrum hemp supplement to help me sleep with great success. I feel so much more rested and better overall. What is your view on using this as a sleep aid? I have Hashimoto's and adrenal dysfunction. 

I like the idea and belief that these supplements are used to heal and not just to be taken forever. Could you speak about how to judge use and effectiveness for when a supplement is no longer beneficial? 

I've already been taking adrenal glandular for a few months following testing low cortisol. Should I try to stop it before the start of the program or wait until later? 

How do I get a discount on the Rootcology supplements? 

I'm currently unemployed with a disability. I'm not able to buy the supplements as a result. Will the ATP still have benefits or can I still participate in the program? 

Right now I use LMNT as an electrolyte supplement, is that sufficient or need I switch to your electrolyte blend? 

Before starting the ATP protocol, I was taking D3 drops, selenium and ProOmega. Should I continue taking these or do your supplements and food plan negate the need for these supplements? 

B vitamins seem to make me constipated. I have a lot of other symptoms of B1 deficiency, so I'm wondering if I'm having some kind of a paradoxical reaction. What can I do to prevent constipation from B vitamins? 

What are the primary supplements to help brain fog? 

Is it possible that maca makes me more alert, and makes my sleep even more restless, even though I drink it at 2pm and go to sleep at 10pm? 

Can I take a multivitamin and then the pantothenic acid separately? I see only 500 milligram doses in bottles. I worry I may fall deficient in other vitamins such as vitamin D. 

I heard that people with Hashimoto's or adrenal dysfunction typically have low stomach acid. Do you recommend supplementing with HCl?  If so, how much? 

What do you recommend for a B complex that won't cause a niacin flush? 

Are the anti-flush niacin replacements actually good? I've seen discussions about how they aren't providing the benefits of niacin. 

I understand that B12 needs to be spaced apart from thyroid meds and apart from certain other supplements. Same for iron. What is the minimum space between them that will still yield good absorption? 

If I take the iron with dinner and other supplements, does that affect sleep? Which supplements should I keep apart from iron? 

Which of the adrenal supplements would you recommend as a must? I can not afford to buy the entire kit. 

Should I notice a difference in energy levels or other from taking the Carnitine Blend?  Is this a good supplement for general mitochondrial health or should it only be taken if a difference is noticed when taking it? 

How do you determine how many times a day you should take a multivitamin? 

Is there anything in addition to the ATP protocol supplements that I should or could be taking to enhance my healing? 

How did Izabella use Berberine to stop chin hair growth? 

I just found out that I am pregnant, do you have any recommendations? Should I discontinue certain supplements? Or even the program? 

From the full supplement guide, duration for taking B-Complex Plus is 3 months to 2 years.  Are there any side effects if we take it for longer? 

If we take 200 mcg of selenium per day, what’s the difference in terms of its effectiveness for antibody reduction if we take full dose in one go vs. half dose twice per day? 

Is there any general guiding principles or logic to apply for supplements taking and is there any cap to the number of supplements to take? 

Should I take probiotics for life? I have Hashimoto’s. If so, what type should I use aside from your suggestion of S. Boulardii? 

I find it difficult to cook meals and keep up with the reading materials. I know what I need to do but I'm not doing it. Will the supplements help with the mental motivation needed? I can’t take the Adrenal Support (due to high BP). 

I am getting a licorice extract. How can I use it for best results, how much, how often, and for how long? I’ve heard that there can be downsides to too much licorice consumption. What are the upsides, downsides, and sensible use patterns? 

Dr. Wentz mentioned Butyrate in one of her videos. Recently I've heard positive things about Butyrate. Could you please share any knowledge about butyrate, and any recommendations you have to incorporate this into your diet? 

I cannot access most of the recommended supplements - is there any other site or product that you would recommend that can be purchased through iHerb or similar, one that ships internationally? 

I am currently taking a number of supplements, which contain vitamin C. Is extra vitamin C needed? Will the supplements I’m currently using be adequate? 

I have already purchased an Adrenal Relief supplement that I was referred to by my hormone Doctor. I was wondering if I choose to purchase 2-3 supplements, what would be the most beneficial? 

In the alternate supplements guide, you recommend a Vitamin C that has turbinado sugar as an ingredient. Is there a reason that a different option without sugar wasn't listed, since we are to be avoiding added sugar in the program? 

How does this program work with stress and anxiety?  What supplements do I need to take to get started? 

I'm wondering how long I should be taking the supplements. One of my healing goals is to completely eliminate thyroid meds. So I'm hoping there's an end goal to the supplements too. 

I take so many supplements that were recommended by my integrative endocrinologist. Will I need to take these for life? Can I improve my adrenals and cure them, bring them back to normal? 

Which supplements can help? 

Do any of the recommended supplements interfere with thyroid labs? 

Do you have any thoughts on nootropics as an alcohol alternative? 

You recommend 30 milligrams of zinc daily in the supplement guide. In my daily multivitamin, I get 18 milligrams. I have another product with only zinc that has 20 mg. That is a total of 38 milligrams of zinc daily. Would that be too much? 

I have a question about selenium. In the supplement guide, you recommend 200 to 400 micrograms daily. How do I find out if I have to take 200, 300 or 400? For how long do I have to take this dose? I have Hashimoto's and adrenal fatigue. 

I still feel tired after taking my current supplements and I would like to take thiamine. What do you recommend? In my daily B complex I get 31 milligrams. Then I have a thymine product with 100 milligrams in every capsule. 

My labs show B12 is high, just over 1000. My doc suggested I take more because of neuropathy, but that was before labs. My homocysteine is normal. Will I still benefit from the MTHFR supplement? 

I've tried taking carnitine before, and it made me tired. I wonder why - is it an indication that there might be another nutrient that I'm deficient in? I'd love to be able to feel more energy. Is there an alternative? 

In the adrenal program, we take 2000 milligrams of carnitine daily. For how long do you recommend that we take 2000 milligrams per day? When can I reduce the dosage to package instructions, or do we discontinue the use of carnitine? 

I take thyroid medication 30 minutes to 1 hour apart from supplements. Can you help me sort out which supplements need to be taken apart from each other for maximum absorption? It would help if I could simplify how long to space them apart. 

For those of us with Hashimoto's, do we fall under the category of immune system issues? Because I'm wondering if it's safe to take a probiotic capsule daily. 

I've been diagnosed with chronic vascular insufficiency. Should I take Carnitine? Your drug interactions guide says not to take it if you have a peripheral vascular disease. Are they the same thing? I also have neuropathy in my feet. 

The Adrenal Support and carnitine give me energy, and I can't sleep. The magnesium and myo-inositol relax me, but I still can't sleep. I only sleep if I take hydrocortisone. Thoughts? 

I cannot take adaptogens because I take a benzodiazepine for anxiety. Could I use calming essential oil blends instead? 

I’m sensitive to supplements and was diagnosed with GERD. I did the soda testing in the morning, and I didn't burp within 10+ minutes. I did that 5 days in a row - same result. Should I take Betaine with Pepsin? Suggestions? 

I don't enjoy swallowing pills and capsules, but unfortunately I have to take some. Do you have any advice on how this can be easier for me to do? 

My thyroid was perfect until my doctor had me take colostrum. A month later, my TSH was 12.5. I'm now on 90 mg of Armour a day. My TSH is 2.8, T4 is 0.83 ng/dL, free T3, low out of range at 2.0 pg/ml. What do you make of this? 

Regarding American Panax in the Adrenotone supplement, I once read that American Panax is good for men, but women should be more careful. Is this correct? 

I've been taking CBD oil for several months, and I feel a lot calmer and stable. Can CBD have any adverse effects on the adrenals? Do you have any other concerns that it might interact with the supplements we are going to start? 

I've tried taking carnitine a couple of times before, just for a day each time, and it made me tired. I wonder if there's a reason why that would happen. I'd love to be able to take it and feel more energy. 

I'm deficient in folic acid, and I've been taking NOW folic acid with B complex. Is this folic acid supplement okay to take with the program? Also, I'm already taking magnesium citrate in pill form since the Root Cause Reset program.

Having just finished the Root Cause Reset program, I'm wondering how to continue the Reset supplements with the new adrenal ones. Or should I just pause the Reset while doing the ATP? 

I have heard Berberine is a supplement that many thyroid people do not even know about, but can help level out blood sugar. What are your thoughts on this? 

I'm currently taking supplements. Do I continue when I start the adrenal supplements? 

If you have hyperthyroidism, are some of the supplements contraindicated? 

I'm allergic to licorice, which you said works as an extender. Do you have any other recommendations for something that would function in a similar way?

My vitamin D is low. I normally start with a higher dosage of vitamin D for 10 days and then lower it to keep up the dose throughout the winter months. Is it fine to do so during the program? 

I've been taking vitamin D 5,000 from Pure Encapsulations for quite some time in the morning at breakfast. Is it okay to keep taking it along with ATP supplements? 

How will following everything you suggest in this course and taking your supplements help my adrenals heal? I do realize that the HPA axis is working, just not with an optimum amount of response. Any additional suggestions I might try?

I spoke with my physician and she recommended against taking any supplements at this point. I’m at a loss as to what to do. Can you please help?

My doctor has me on a vitamin D supplement, and it contains gums and cellulose. Are these ingredients safe?

My cortisol is low all day. Can I take licorice drops?

Some supplements recommended for the adrenals and gut lining, such as aloe and licorice, have come up as drug interactions with prednisone. Should I avoid these since I'm on prednisone? How can I strengthen my adrenals while on prednisone?

How many licorice drops would you recommend?

Can I take licorice first thing when I wake up with my thyroid pill?

Can the licorice drops potentially interfere with thyroid hormone levels?

I am reactive to licorice. Is there anything else I can take or should I just avoid it?

Do you have a supplement recommendation for adrenal insufficiency that doesn’t have ashwagandha?

I have a sulfur sensitivity. Can I take the recommended supplements?

Is there a risk of getting too much selenium? I´m taking 200 mcg per day, plus I eat some brazil nuts. I have heard it might be dangerous to have too much selenium.

I have seen the ingredient silica in some supplements. I am trying to make a list of ingredients to avoid when reading labels. Is silica okay?

I am wondering about Maca Powder. I like it, but I see it has 1 g of sugar, and I find it disrupts my sleep if I take it midday. I have Candida and am hypoglycemic. Will this sugar affect me in my attempt to reduce my Candida?

Any thoughts for supplements while nursing? I'm desperate for help, but don't want to affect my baby in any negative way.

What brand of Choline do you recommend? 

Two additional supplements you mentioned were DHA in fish oil and Choline.  Is there a brand you recommend? 

I am supplementing with Betaine HCL however, I can’t figure out my correct dosage. Right now, I am up to 8 capsules (500 mg each) and haven’t felt a burning sensation yet. Should I keep increasing the dosage?

I have issues with sleep. My Functional Medicine doctor thinks that I’m not utilizing my serotonin, because I have tried melatonin in the past but it kind of made me irritated. Do you have any recommendations?

I was told to stop all vitamins and thyroid medication before doing blood work. Recently, I learned that biotin can affect TSH results, so I stopped my vitamins five days before my test. Does stopping everything affect the blood work?

How can I treat fat malabsorption? Can you explain to me how this can affect cholesterol levels? I have had a sudden drop in my cholesterol from 148 down to 97. How can I raise my cholesterol?

How do you lower cortisol when my antibodies are coming down, but my cortisol is high and my T3 is high?

I'm currently taking the Methylation Support, Adrenotone, Selenium, vitamin C, and Benfotiamine recommended in the Hashimoto's Protocol book. Should I keep taking these supplements or stop them for the program? 

How much longer will we get the 10% off from Rootcology?

The recommended dosage on the bottle is one capsule. The recommended dosage on the supplement guide is two at breakfast and two at dinner. Which is correct?

I feel that I need to prioritize which supplements I can afford. Which would be the most important?

Why should supplements be taken at the same time on a daily basis?

Where can I find dosage instructions for smoothie boosters like black seed oil, camu camu, etc.?

Is there any issue with adding Moringa powder in my smoothies?

You mentioned Moducare for adrenal support. How long is it taken for? What are the side effects?

Can I take Rootcology MTHFR Pathways and Rootcology Adrenal Support together, with breakfast?

Do you have a particular brand of Himalayan sea salt that you find is better than others?

What is your opinion on Himalayan salt?

I have Stage 3 adrenal fatigue. Would I be a good candidate for Seriphos (phosphorylated serine)?

Could melatonin sustained release be throwing my circadian rhythm or negatively affecting adrenal dysfunction?

In the videos I am seeing a lot about low cortisol and adrenal fatigue. I have Hashimoto and have documented high cortisol. Are these supplements and this course going to be useful for me? Or is this more for those with low cortisol only?

Is tyrosine something you usually recommend to patients?

What kind of adaptogens do you recommend?

What supplement can I take to lower my cholesterol while I continue to address my adrenal insufficiency?

I recently had some blood work done and my LDL cholesterol was elevated. This is new for me. Could it be from the full fat coconut milk? I’ve been pretty liberal with it.

I have limited funds. What are the most important supplements?

If I start taking adrenal support supplements, will my adrenals become dependent? Will they not be able to function on their own without support?

Is Carnitine safe for Hashimoto’s?

I have high blood pressure. Can I take the Adrenal Support that has licorice?

Is there enough product in the Adrenal Transformation Kit for the entire program?

I’m sensitive to beef. Is there another protein powder option?

Can I take all of my supplements with the recommended supplements for the program?

Is the MTHFR gene mutation supported in this program?

How will this program affect any medications I am taking?

Do I need all of the ATP supplements?

Does taking too many supplements tax the liver?

One of your supplement warnings says to avoid Passionflower if taking Lorazepam, which I am. My doctor gave me the ok to take your Adrenal Support and prescribed me an anti-anxiety supplement with passionflower in it. Should I be concerned?

What's the best way to incorporate black seed oil and capsules?  And what should it be added to? 

Is benofax from pure encapsulations Thiamine?  If not, what brand do you recommend for Thiamine?

I was wondering if I could take my liquid iron with the Adrenal Kickstart drink? I was told to drink it with orange juice for the vitamin C. Would this work?