Navigating your thyroid journey can be a tricky endeavor, especially when you’re trying to find the right medication to get you optimized. What about  NDT (Natural Desiccated Thyroid) medications, are they helping...
Navigating your thyroid journey can be a tricky endeavor, especially when you’re trying to find the right medication to get you optimized. What about  NDT (Natural Desiccated Thyroid) medications, are they helping or making you worse. Buckle up – it’s about to get real!
If you’ve been prescribed T4-only medications like Levothyroxine, Synthroid, Tirosint or Tirosint Sol, you’ve probably noticed something: they just don’t cut it. Standard of care in conventional medicine often leaves you walking around with hypothyroid symptoms – weight gain, fatigue, and low libido. That’s because T4 alone doesn’t give your body the active T3 thyroid hormone it craves.
Being on T4-only is like getting an incomplete solution to your thyroid problem. It just doesn’t address the root cause and leaves you feeling like you’re dragging yourself through the day.
So why could NDT medications like Armour or NP Thyroid be a better option? Natural Desiccated Thyroid contains both T4 and T3 in an 80/20 split, more closely mimicking our body’s natural thyroid hormone production.
This is fabulous because you’re getting some T3, which means you’re a step closer to optimization. While NDT meds have been around for years and can do wonders, there’s a caveat – and it’s a big one.
Even with NDT, not everyone’s body can convert T4 into the active T3 efficiently. If you don’t convert well, all that extra T4 can end up pushing up your reverse T3. This kicks you back into hypothyroid misery – hello, fatigue and weight gain!
You need a provider who asks the tough questions and customizes your dosage based on your body’s unique needs. If your practitioner only prescribes NDT without considering the nuances, RUN!Â
For those with Hashimoto’s, your body might see the porcine (pig-derived) thyroid gland in NDT as an enemy. This can cause your immune system to attack, worsening your symptoms. So while NDT is better than T4-only for many, it’s not the holy grail for everyone.
If your Hashimoto’s flares when you’re on NDT, you might need a different approach. Maybe adding in more T3 or switching to a different combination of medications could be the key to your optimal health.
Before you start any thyroid treatment, arm yourself with these vital questions:
Getting clear answers on these questions can save you time, money, and a lot of heartache.
Even though NDT is labeled “natural,” remember it still contains fillers. Some of you might be sensitive to these fillers, and they could exacerbate your symptoms rather than alleviate them. If you’re a part of that sensitive percentage, pay close attention and consider discussing this with your healthcare provider.
Maybe you need a combination of T4 and T3. Maybe you need to go the route of compounded meds to avoid fillers. Maybe, just maybe, T3-only is your golden ticket to optimal thyroid function. The mantra here is Nuance, Nuance, Nuance!
Decipher what works for you by listening to your body and working with someone who knows what they’re doing.
The thyroid treatment landscape is teeming with possibilities. Don’t let yourself get boxed in by conventional treatments or titles. The right combination for you is out there – you just need to find it.
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Note: Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your medication or supplement regimen.
