Hypothyroidism
With some patients I avoid using animal thyroid (Armour Thyroid or Nature-Throid) if the patient has autoimmune diseases such as Hashimoto's, rheumatoid arthritis, etc., because it can add to the inflammatory process if the patient's antibodies react to the animal thyroid.
Some final considerations:
Prescribed thyroid medication action can be altered by certain drugs, so it's very important to inform your healthcare professional of all medications and nutritional supplements you may be taking. Also, the absorption rate of these thyroid meds can be decreased if there is inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract or a parasitic infection is present.
Dr. Tina Marcantel is a naturopathic doctor practicing in Gilbert, Arizona. For more information about her practice and to read many more articles by Dr. Marcantel, please visit her website at http://www.drmarcantel.com.
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