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Learn about thyroid hormone replacement
What is Thyroid Hormone Replacement Therapy?
Hypothyroidism is a condition classified by an under-active thyroid gland—when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones.
Animal Thyroid Supplements for Hypothyroidism
Though synthetic thyroid hormones are the preferred medication for hypothyroidism today, animal thyroid hormones (also known as desiccated, or dried, thyroid extract) were once the standard treatment. In fact, they were the only treatment available.
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