Armour thyroid is an extract from the thyroid gland of beef cattle, slaughtered in the Armour meat processing plants. As a result, its active ingredients are not only variable but subject to medical conjecture. In humans, the active thyroid hormones are designated T3 and T4, and these have been available in synthetic form for over 30 years. Nonetheless, a percentage of humans with hypothyroidism remain clinically refractory to treatment with synthetic thyroid hormone, and yet appear to fare much better on armour thyroid, thus raising at least a conjecture that an as yet unidentified molecule in beef thyroid bestows a benefit on this group of patients. All are readily available in pharmacies throughout the US, so discussion with one's physician may be warranted if the symptoms of hypothyroidism persist despite adequate replacement with synthetic thyroid hormone (thyroxine, sold under the brand names Synthroid or Levoxyl).
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Armour Thyroid is a natural product that is made from animal thyroid glands. Its main purpose is to treat underactive thyroid conditions, to treat thyroid cancer and to prevent some types of goiters.
I believe a prescription is required unfortunately.
No, they are not the same. Raw thyroid typically refers to desiccated (dried) thyroid gland from animals, while Armour Thyroid is a specific brand of prescription medication that also contains desiccated thyroid hormone. However, there may be differences in potency, quality, and regulation between the two.
Three (3) days.
There is approximately 38 mcg of T3 and 9 mcg of T4 in 60 mg of Armour Thyroid.
No. Armour Thyroid should never be used for weight loss and will not cause weight loss in people with NORMAL Thyroid Function. For people who are HypOthyroid (underactive Thyroid) Armour Thyroid can help them lose weight the way people with normal thyroid lose weight - but only if they are following a diet/exercise regimen. It will not CAUSE weightloss. It will however make it possible for those with Hypothyroid to lose weight - which many could not without Armour.
Sometimes, as a result of thyroid surgery, the parathyroid glands can get damaged in the process. This requires a patient to take a daily calcium supplement. Talk with your physician if they have any recommendations regarding what vitamins you might need to take after thyroid removal.
en thyroid means- made up of thyroid....or "in thyroid"
Thyroid parenchyma is the normal bulk of the thyroid.