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Thyroid (Expert Forum)
alternative meds for thyroid
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Dr. Mark Lupo. Topics covered include goiter, graves disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, hyperthyroid, hypothyroid, thyroid cancers, thyroiditis, and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
alternative meds for thyroid
by AM2, Aug 23, 2007 12:12PM
Dr. Lupo,
I had a friend suggest some alternative meds for thyroid health:
1. Thyrotrophin PMG
2. Limu Nei (Japanese herb)
Do you have any thoughts or experience with these? I am euthyroid, but have high antibodies (hoshimoto's)
Thank you.
I had a friend suggest some alternative meds for thyroid health:
1. Thyrotrophin PMG
2. Limu Nei (Japanese herb)
Do you have any thoughts or experience with these? I am euthyroid, but have high antibodies (hoshimoto's)
Thank you.
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Aug 24, 2007 06:40AM
, Aug 24, 2007 06:40AM
No reliable research on these -- other than the company's marketing. I would avoid medications that have not been studied in humans with well-designed clinical trials. Thyrotropin has animal gland extract -- would avoid.
Would consider selenium 200mcg / day fot reduce the antibodies though.
Would consider selenium 200mcg / day fot reduce the antibodies though.
Member Comments (2)
by Marymore44, Aug 28, 2007 06:44PM
Why avoid animal gland
