Side effects and watch-outs
- Palpitations
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Hyperthyroid symptoms if overdosed
- Adrenal insufficiency if cortisol low (must address adrenals first)
Medication / Thyroid
Armour Thyroid (Desiccated Thyroid)
Natural desiccated thyroid from porcine glands. Contains both T4 and T3 in physiological ratio (approximately 4:1). Preferred by many hypothyroid patients who don't convert T4 to T3 well. Granin protocol option.
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