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Hormones / Thyroid hormones

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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

Effects Hormonal Lose fat
Routes Oral
Legal status Prescription drug
WADA Not listed

Reported dosing

Approved label

What 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.