October 15, 2021
Hi everyone. I have some important new research to share, as well as updates to my educational programs, and a way to save on lab tests!
Feel and live well,
Mary
T4/T3 Combination as Effective as Levothyroxine
When patients ask for a T4/T3 combination treatment -- like natural desiccated thyroid (NDT), or addition of T3 to levothyroxine -- some doctors refuse, claiming that T4/levothyroxine-only therapy is safer and more effective.
A new study from the journal Thyroid says otherwise!
What You Need to Know About Your Natural Thyroid's "API"
The Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient—API—is the ingredient in a medication that performs the desired action. In natural desiccated thyroid (NDT), the API is Thyroid USP, the powder made from the dried thyroid gland of pigs. The API of your natural desiccated thyroid drug is a key factor in whether NDT works for your hypothyroidism treatment.
Whatever your favorite NDT brand — Armour, WP Thyroid, Nature-Throid, or NP Thyroid — do YOU know the API being used to make that drug? AND...why is the API so important? And if you're getting compounded NDT drugs, do you know which API your compounder is using? Is it from the U.S. Or is it possible that it's coming from China? How can you find out?
Find out what you need to know about the API for natural desiccated thyroid, and how you can take it into account in your treatment decisions.
Iron Deficiency, Pregnancy, and Your Thyroid
We already know that being iron deficient can negatively affect your ability to effectively make thyroid hormones. Now, researchers have looked at the connection between iron deficiency in pregnancy — a time when it is quite common — and the impact on thyroid function. What they found was that significant iron deficiency has a direct impact on Free T4 and T4 levels during pregnancy…
Levothyroxine and Proton Pump Inhibitor Drugs
Are you hypothyroid, taking levothyroxine, and also taking a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) drug? PPIs are drugs like Prilosec, Prevacid, and Nexium that are taken to prevent or treat various conditions involving stomach acid, including ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
There’s something important you need to know about taking levothyroxine and PPI drugs…
Natural Thyroid Guide Update
Here’s some news for those of you taking — or interested in — natural desiccated thyroid (NDT) treatment for hypothyroidism. There are major new updates to my free educational program — the Natural Thyroid Guide — which includes the comprehensive website, downloadable full-length book, and video webinar. The update includes drug price changes, availability updates, and new information regarding the API sources for branded and compounded NDT. The site is located at www.naturalthyroidguide.com
Grab your free copy of the newly updated 2021 Natural Thyroid Guide full-length book. It's ready for free download at www.naturalthyroidguide.com/book
The video webinar has also had a major update. You can view the full webinar online at www.naturalthyroidguide.com/webinar
Seasonal Changes in Thyroid Levels
For years we've known that some patients benefit from a slight increase in thyroid medication dosage during colder months. Now, researchers at the American Thyroid Association 2021 annual meeting reported on specific seasonal changes in thyroid levels, and their findings may have an impact on how you treat your hypothyroidism…
TSH Stability of Levothyroxine Tablets Vs. Tirosint-SOL Oral Solution
How stable is your treatment on levothyroxine tablets? Is there a way to get better stability in thyroid levels when you’re taking levothyroxine? New research has the answers…
20% Off Sale in October on All Lab Tests
Ulta is having a terrific 20% OFF sale on all 2000+ tests during October. As part of this sale, you can get any thyroid test or panel you need -- including TSH, Free T3, Reverse T3, thyroid antibodies, and more, all at 20% off.
You can see my custom-designed Ulta thyroid panels at www.mary-shomon.com/order-tests or visit Ulta’s website. Use the promo code UltaTH to get your savings!
Choosing Ulta as your direct-to-consumer lab for testing has many benefits! Here's a recap:
COVID-19 Antibody Testing
Many people have been asking me about testing for COVID-19 antibodies. I'm typically recommending that people who want to know if they have antibodies — whether from previous infection, or the vaccine — consider getting the SARS-CoV-2 IgG Antibody test and the Spike Protein test. Find out more about this test, what information it reveals, and how to order it yourself without a doctor’s visit.