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50% of patients prefer natural desiccated thyroid extract to Synthroid

2013 report by Dr. Hoang at the Walter Reed Military Hospital compared desiccated thyroid extract to levothyroxine (Synthroid) in the treatment of hypothyroidism. They found that half the patients expressed a preference for the natural desiccated thyroid extract over T4-only treatment.

Treatments for Hypothyroidism Range From Synthetic to Natural

Most doctors prescribe Synthroid for hypothyroidism. But it’s not the only option for treatment. There are several other prescription formulas that can work.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Prevent High Blood Pressure

Researchers recently followed 2,036 young, healthy adults to see just how protective fish oil is against high blood pressure. They divided the participants into four groups based on their fish oil intake. They found that the adults with the highest blood pressure had the lowest omega-3 fatty acids in their blood. And the participants with the highest omega-3 fatty acids in their blood had the lowest systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

Butyrate Boosts Gut Health and Helps Fight Obesity

Butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid that can help fight obesity, inflammation, and fix leaky gut syndrome.

Gut Bacteria and Fungal Infections in Babies Are Causing Allergies and Asthma

A team of researchers found that a particular pattern of gut microbes in babies was causing asthma and allergic reactions as they grew up.

50% of patients prefer natural desiccated thyroid extract to Synthroid

Treatments for Hypothyroidism Range From Synthetic to Natural

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Prevent High Blood Pressure

Butyrate Boosts Gut Health and Helps Fight Obesity

Gut Bacteria and Fungal Infections in Babies Are Causing Allergies and Asthma

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