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t3 uptake lab test - is it helpful or useless?

T3 Uptake: Is it Helpful & Does it Even Matter?

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I get a lot of questions about thyroid lab tests on almost a daily basis and those questions typically include a request to help people understand what their tests mean.  The idea, of course, is if you can understand what your lab tests mean then you can start to develop some kind of plan to …

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The Best Supplements To Take After Thyroid Removal

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If I had a nickel for every time someone without a thyroid asked me if they should use thyroid supplements… I would have a lot of nickels (and I mean a lot!).  Because this topic seems to be so confusing (and believe me, I understand why) I am going to elaborate on exactly why patients …

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daily habits that damage your thyroid

Daily Habits That Are Damaging Your Thyroid

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Your thyroid may be the most important endocrine gland in your body. It regulates the things that everyone cares about like weight, hair growth, mood, and even other hormones. It also just so happens to be incredibly sensitive and easy to damage. And millions of people are walking around damaging their thyroid every day without …

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NP Thyroid Facts: What you should know before using it

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If you don’t know much about NP thyroid then you are in the right place.  We are going to be talking about FACTS that you should know prior to using this medication.  If you don’t know what NP thyroid is then let me fill you in. NP thyroid is a type of natural desiccated thyroid …

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Synthroid isn't working

Synthroid: 5 Reasons it isn’t working for you

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Look.  Many people are quick to jump on the bandwagon and make statements like Synthroid or levothyroxine simply don’t work.  But is that actually true? Not entirely. In fact, Synthroid CAN work for a lot of people.  But it is true that there are other options that may be BETTER for many of you (we …

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Thyroid Therapies You can use (at Home) Without a Doctor

Thyroid Therapies You can use (at Home) Without a Doctor

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One of the most frustrating aspects of having a thyroid problem is getting the right treatment/therapy.  For most people, this includes changing up the medication they are taking to include some combination of T4 + T3 medication.  If you aren’t familiar with this idea and why it is so superior to taking just Synthroid/levothyroxine alone …

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Thyroid Deiodinase How D1, D2 & D3 Enzymes Alter Your Thyroid

Thyroid Deiodinase: How D1, D2 & D3 Enzymes Alter Your Thyroid

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Thyroid deiodinase enzymes serve to manage thyroid hormones at every level of metabolism.  Even more important is the fact that these enzymes can become dysregulated by everyday common medical conditions.  Understanding the importance of these enzymes is critical to understanding how to further treatment, especially if you are taking thyroid medication such as levothyroxine or …

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