TreasureVibe
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Would dessicated thyroid supplementation hamper natural T3 production?
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Hi @Dotdash What is a “reasonable amount? How much NDT do you take?Any thyroid med - natural or synthetic - can shut down all thyroid function IF too much is taken. In a recent interview with Dr Peat and Jodelle he relays his experience of completely shutting his thyroid down by too much synthetic meds. His was an "on purpose" experiment - not one recommended. He repeatedly expresses the idea of using "physiological" doses of thyroid. I personally take NDT and have had blood work done verifying its efficacy. Over the years I've also taken a lot and a little of varying synthetic thyroid meds along with blood work. The T3 and T4 levels varied but they were always represented as "existing". It seems a person would be more hampered in producing T3 if their liver was dysfunctional than if a reasonable amount of NDT was being taken.
Hi @Dotdash What is a “reasonable amount? How much NDT do you take?
That does help. Thank you. I have seen it asked a few times on this forum at what point or rather how much exogenous NDT or thyroid supplementation would cause a suppression of endogenous production. I haven’t seen a reply; but if the body makes about 4 grains or 240mg, I assume one grain would not cause that suppression."Reasonable" is based on what a normal functioning thyroid produces in a days time. But that still is based on individuality. I take 1 and 1/4 grains per day. RP recently said in an interview that the healthy person makes 4 grains of thyroid per day, and that supplementing 2 grains daily would be a good dose; however, more should be used if needed. A grain of NDT equals 60mg. The body "normally" makes about 240mg thyroid per day. Remember, "mg" is used with NDT products but "mcg" is used with synthetic amounts.
The 1-1/4 grains keeps my TSH below zero. However, it is winter and I also take Tyronene (T3) for an extra boost. That is one drop in 8 ounces of water sipped via one ounce shot glass during the day as needed.
Hope that helps.