Nelson Vergel
Founder, ExcelMale.com
I recommend reading information about thyroid from this activist website
http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com
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Gene,
You would be surprised at how many mainstream doctors/endocrinologists only test Tsh and Free-t4. My Endo at the University of Michigan did the same nonsense with me. Plus, she refused to address MANY hypo symptom's I was experiencing after she initially took me off Armour and switched me to Synthroid. Finally, I had to take it back into my own hands, which is ridiculous but at least I am feeling good again, now that I am back on Armour. A friend of mine that works in a compounding lab told me that many longevity doctors that use her lab are switching from Armour to Naturethroid. Do you or any other members have any experience with Naturethroid or know why it is preferred in some cases? One point she made was that it was slower-releasing, thus provided more stable blood-levels throughout the day.
Dave how much armour do you take? i was on 3.5 grains of naturethroid and couldnt get my free t4 above .9 i have no idea why.Gene,
You would be surprised at how many mainstream doctors/endocrinologists only test Tsh and Free-t4. My Endo at the University of Michigan did the same nonsense with me. Plus, she refused to address MANY hypo symptom's I was experiencing after she initially took me off Armour and switched me to Synthroid. Finally, I had to take it back into my own hands, which is ridiculous but at least I am feeling good again, now that I am back on Armour. A friend of mine that works in a compounding lab told me that many longevity doctors that use her lab are switching from Armour to Naturethroid. Do you or any other members have any experience with Naturethroid or know why it is preferred in some cases? One point she made was that it was slower-releasing, thus provided more stable blood-levels throughout the day.
DaveBrooksky,
I use 3.0 grain/day; which is a significant amount of thyroid. What blood tests has your doctor performed?
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A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.
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The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.
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