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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

If you do have an adverse reaction to selenium (again, this is very rare), you may find that you have an iodine deficiency. If you aren’t able to use your physician for ordering, or have a high deductible insurance plan like I do, you may also wish to self-order your own thyroid monitoring labs. 2017;2017:2549491.

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How Balancing Iron Levels Can Help Your Thyroid

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Some people may have adverse reactions to iron. You can self-order the labs and later submit them to your insurance for potential reimbursement (please check with your individual insurance to make sure they will cover the test). Some people don’t tolerate iron supplements. I love Ulta Lab Tests for this purpose.