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Some people develop TED when they take animal-based extracts such as Armour, because the immune system react to foreign proteins found in glandular extracts. Synthetic meds. doesn't cause this probelm.
The most common side effects generally mimic an underactive or overactive thyroid (hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism).
Armour Thyroid tablets should be used with caution in patients with cardiovascular disease. Thyroid hormone may increase symptoms of diabetes mellitus, diabetes insipidus, or adrenal insufficiency
Thyroid extract (Armour Thyroid) is generally not recommended due to variation in potency and contains large amounts of T3 which can cause palpitations and tremors." The pig has a higher t3:t4 ratio than humans, armour (pig) favors t3 much more than the normal human thyroid ratio.
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism states
"Combined Thyroxine/Liothyronine Treatment, T-4 and T-3, Does Not Improve Well-Being, Quality of Life, or Cognitive Function Compared to Thyroxine Alone:"
Good Luck and Happy Holidays
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My information is from reading material gathered from reputable sources, my 20 years of personal experience and as a thyroid patient.