EB. 99: Medications & Supplements For Hypothyroidism And The Problems With T4 Medications (Hypothyroidism Part 5)
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Show Notes
- The problems with using T4-only medications like Synthroid and levothyroxine for hypothyroidism
- When it makes sense to use thyroid hormone supplements
- How to use T3, T4, and/or desiccated thyroid (NDT) for hypothyroidism
- Whether we should be concerned about thyroid hormone supplementation suppressing our own thyroid hormone production
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1:24 – vitamin and mineral supplementation for thyroid function
5:22 – the context for using thyroid hormone supplementation
7:16 – the problems with using T4-only medications (like Synthroid and levothyroxine) for hypothyroidism
13:58 – evidence that T4 monotherapy is less effective than T3/T4 combination therapy
21:48 – how to use T3, T4, and/or desiccated thyroid (NDT) for hypothyroidism
37:15 – whether thyroid hormones should be taken away from food due to absorption concerns
41:49 – how much is 1 grain of desiccated thyroid?
42:29 – whether thyroid hormone supplements are pharmaceuticals, food, or something in between
44:30 – whether we should be concerned about thyroid hormone supplementation suppressing endogenous thyroid hormone production
46:50 – thyroid hormone supplements in context