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Low Dose Naltrexone and Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

However, low doses of this medication (hence, low dose naltrexone or LDN), have been found to modulate the immune system and have shown promise in improving cases of autoimmune disease. These include Crohn’s, MS, and Hashimoto’s, as well as other immune system-related conditions such as cancer and HIV/AIDS. Doses of 1.5-4.5

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Hashimoto’s and Graves’ Remission after Helicobacter Pylori Eradication

The Thyroid Pharmacist

8) In very simple terms, this theory hypothesizes that our immune system begins to attack our own thyroid gland because we are infected with a pathogenic organism (like a bacterium, parasite , or virus ), that looks similar to components of the thyroid gland. Note: self-order options are generally not insurance reimbursable.).

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

The Thyroid Pharmacist

The good news is that supplementing with selenium at a therapeutic dosage, has been found to reduce thyroid antibodies, reduce thyroid symptoms, and improve overall well-being. (1-3). Selenium is vital to our body’s ability to convert T4 to T3, and has a balancing effect on our thyroid and immune health. Why such an impact on so many?

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How Balancing Iron Levels Can Help Your Thyroid

The Thyroid Pharmacist

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). Even if your insurance doesn’t cover it, the ferritin test is not expensive, and you can use your Health Savings Account in most cases.