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Low Dose Naltrexone and Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Interview With Dr. Mark Mandel To learn more, I decided to interview Dr. Mark Mandel, PharmD, compounding pharmacist, LDN expert, and fellow Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy grad, on the effects of LDN in people with Hashimoto’s and autoimmunity. IW: What are some of the more common adverse reactions that people have to LDN?

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

The Thyroid Pharmacist

As of 2018, there have been at least two active studies underway to gain more definitive results, the GRASS (Graves’ Disease Selenium Supplementation) and the CATALYST (The Chronic Autoimmune Thyroiditis Quality of Life Selenium Trial). Some, but not all, insurance companies may reimburse you for self-ordered labs. 2018 Jul 30.

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How Balancing Iron Levels Can Help Your Thyroid

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Some people may have adverse reactions to iron. 5] A 2018 study found that in women with persistent symptoms of hypothyroidism despite levothyroxine therapy, two-thirds were able to eliminate their symptoms when they got their ferritin levels over 100 µg/l. [6] Some people don’t tolerate iron supplements.