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Why don't more physicians prescribe Armour to supplement the thyroid?
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∙ 15y ago
I have heard it said that it is because Armour 1. may cause more adverse reactions/side effects in some people, 2. can not be as adequately calibrated for dosage as synthetic drugs, 3. some patients do not absorb it in the same way as synthetic drugs or as some physicians say do not absorb as well.
I really believe it has to do with the limits of their education, experience and expertise and not the efficacy of Armour.
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∙ 15y ago
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Is raw thyroid the same as armor thyroid?
Raw thyroid (over the counter thyroid supplement) is not the same as Armour Thyroid, which is an FDA approved natural prescription medication.
Where is there a doctor in Calgary that will give armour thyroid treatment for hashimotos?
Dr. Bruce Hoffman in Calgary will prescribe Armour Thyroid for thyroid issues. He is a private doctor, though, so you will be paying out of pocket to see him, and not covered by Alberta Health.
What is the equivalence of synthroid 125 mcg to armor Thyroid?
0.124 MG synthroid = ? armour thyroid
Can you use armor thyroid for weight loss?
No. Armour Thyroid should never be used for weight loss and will not cause weight loss in people with NORMAL Thyroid Function. For people who are HypOthyroid (underactive Thyroid) Armour Thyroid can help them lose weight the way people with normal thyroid lose weight - but only if they are following a diet/exercise regimen. It will not CAUSE weightloss. It will however make it possible for those with Hypothyroid to lose weight - which many could not without Armour.
What is the purpose of armor Thyroid medication?
Armour Thyroid is a natural product that is made from animal thyroid glands. Its main purpose is to treat underactive thyroid conditions, to treat thyroid cancer and to prevent some types of goiters.
I have hypothyroid problem last 6 month's i medication daily empty stomach know my thyroid level is normal but still having.?
Perhaps you need to switch to Armour Thyroid which is real thyroid and helps with low T3 and T4. The lab tests are faulty. They don't always us the best tests at the labs and many don't test the T4 level. Ask your doctor to switch you to Armour Thyroid. The cost is about the same and you won't be taking a synthetic form of thyroid. The synthetic form does not work well. He could start you out on 2 grains of the armour thyroid. If he does not like the idea then go to a hormone specialist and get better treatment.
How much T3 and T4 is 60 mg of armor thyroid?
1 grain (60 mg) of Armour thyroid contains 9 mcg of T3and 38 mcg of T4.
A drug called cytome?
A drug called cytomel targets T3 better than most other thyroid medication, you may ask your doctor about replacing armour thyroid with it.
What is armor thyroid?
Armour thyroid is an extract from the thyroid gland of beef cattle, slaughtered in the Armour meat processing plants. As a result, its active ingredients are not only variable but subject to medical conjecture. In humans, the active thyroid hormones are designated T3 and T4, and these have been available in synthetic form for over 30 years. Nonetheless, a percentage of humans with hypothyroidism remain clinically refractory to treatment with synthetic thyroid hormone, and yet appear to fare much better on armour thyroid, thus raising at least a conjecture that an as yet unidentified molecule in beef thyroid bestows a benefit on this group of patients. All are readily available in pharmacies throughout the US, so discussion with one's physician may be warranted if the symptoms of hypothyroidism persist despite adequate replacement with synthetic thyroid hormone (thyroxine, sold under the brand names Synthroid or Levoxyl).
How many milligrams of armour thyroid does a person without a thyroid normally take?
Thyroid supplementation is very individualized. There is no one specific dosage for adults or children. Patients are tested and examined frequently until their labs improve and their symptoms are minimized.
Can thyroxine and desiccated thyroid be taken together?
Yes, thyroxine and dessicated thyroid can be taken together. The thyroid glands in humans releases two kinds of thyroid hormone - thyroxine (T4) and a less-active form called tri-iodothyronine (T3). Dessicated thyroid (often called by the brand-name "Armour Thyroid") contains both these hormones, in a ratio of approximately 2.5-to-1 (T4:T3). There are basically two opinions on taking supplemental thyroid hormone among physicians in the U.S. The mainstream medical opinion is that a patient who lacks sufficient thyroid hormone can be adequately treated by giving T4 alone. They reason that it is the more active form anyway, and that there is ample evidence to suggest that T4 is converted to T3 in the body. An alternative opinion has developed, however - largely among those who identify themselves as alternative/complementary healthcare practitioners - that T4 alone is often not enough. They advocate the use of a combination T4/T3 supplement like dessicated thyroid in order to more closely resemble the function of a properly-functioning thyroid gland. In some patients, however, the ratio found in desiccated thyroid is not exactly right for a particular patient, and an addition of T4 (thyroxine) or T3 (triiodothyronine) may be prescribed in order to properly balance that patient's thyroid hormone levels.
What if your T4 level is low wot should you do?
Your doctor will determine if you need to be on Armour Thyroid which is used to raise the level of T4 hormone. Speak to your physician.
