[62] Beyond Hashimotos, other populations at risk for selenium deficiency include: people on certain diets (grain-free, gluten-free just the type of diets that we usually find to be helpful for those with Hashimotos!), people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivities, those with IBS or Graves disease, women who are pregnant or experiencing postpartum thyroiditis, and people with thyroid eye disease
Being proactive about testing isn't just a good idea
Folate and vitamin B12 status is associated with insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome in morbid obesity
Serious adverse effects have not been widely reported, but long-term safety data in humans is lacking
The site of injection should be sanitized with an alcohol pad or cotton ball prior to injecting the solution
Lastly, choline has also been shown to specifically aid with memory, and to support the maintenance of a healthy nervous system.1314 Food sources of choline include peanuts, soybeans, wheat, chicken, fish, beef, cauliflower, eggs, and lettuce