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Low Dose Naltrexone and Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Dr. Bernard Bihari is credited with making these discoveries about using naltrexone off-label, at lower doses. The first article was published in 2007, and it showed LDN as an effective and safe therapy for Crohn’s disease. [4] LDN can be taken in the form of a compounded tablet, capsule, liquid, or transdermal formulation.

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Can you use metronidazole for cats?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Although not FDA-approved for animals, metronidazole is used off-label in cats when prescribed in veterinary medicine. There’s also a powdered form known as metronidazole benzoate , which is less bitter than the original metronidazole and may be compounded with flavoring to be easier to administer to your cat.

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Air Quality and Hashimoto’s – Is the Air You’re Breathing Making You Sick?

The Thyroid Pharmacist

I’ve seen a number of airborne toxins showing up as frequent triggers/exacerbating factors for my clients’ autoimmune conditions — mold, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and artificial/synthetic fragrances, in particular. For sunscreens and other over-the-counter drugs, fragrances must be identified on the label.

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What to Keep in Your Integrative Medicine Cabinet

The Thyroid Pharmacist

I started talking to Carter Black, RPh, my compounding pharmacist, about the symptoms I was experiencing, and he suggested that I have my adrenals tested. Garlic Oil Garlic is another natural compound that provides a host of health benefits. Precautions Do not take more than the recommended dose on the label.

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Histamine and Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

1] In simple terms, when your body is exposed to a reactive compound, histamine increases and turns on inflammatory processes in order to protect the body from that compound. Check food labels carefully, and be extra careful if you are eating out, as it’s difficult to know all of the ingredients used in restaurants.

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Selenium: The Nutrient That Can Reduce Thyroid Antibodies by 40%

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Since one of the supplements I recommend, Pure Encapsulations Selenium , can contain up to 320 mcg per capsule (specifications state that the product can contain up to 160 percent of the label claim), it is not recommended for children. 2007 Jul;17(7):609-12. 2007 Jul;17(7):609-12. Ventura M, Melo M, Carrilho F.

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Thyroid Antibodies Part 2: Mechanisms to Reduce Thyroid Antibodies

The Thyroid Pharmacist

24] According to a study published in 2007, SIBO can be present in up to 54 percent of people with hypothyroidism. In a study done in 2010, NAC and 15-Deoxy-Prostaglandin J2 (a fatty acid compound with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties) exerted a protective effect against autoimmune thyroid destruction in vivo. [47]