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Desiccated thyroid NDT
A natural thyroid hormone replacement made from dried animal thyroid gland (brand name Armour Thyroid), approved for an underactive thyroid. Long clinical use supports that it works, though the exact hormone amount can vary slightly more batch to batch than with synthetic versions.
Also known as Armour Thyroid, NDT
Reported dosing
Approved labelWhat has been reported in the literature and by users. This is a record of what is done, not a recommendation.
Typical dose
60 mg (1 grain)/day
Reported range
15-180 mg/day (0.25-3 grains), titrated
Route
Oral
Frequency
Once daily
Duration
Chronic/ongoing (as prescribed)
FDA-approved prescription thyroid replacement (e.g., Armour Thyroid, Nature-Throid); dosing individualized and monitored via bloodwork.
Where this comes from
FDA prescribing information
These figures are recorded for reference and are not a recommendation. Dosing is a decision for you and a clinician.
