My Thyroid Health: Thyroid, Midlife Hormones + Weight Loss21 Mars 2025

Ep. 172: Levothyroxine vs. Natural Desiccated Thyroid (NDT)

We have a special Deep Dive for you in today's episode, comparing the two main types of hypothyroidism treatment: the most common treatment, levothyroxine, which is a synthetic T4 medication, and natural desiccated thyroid drugs, also known as NDT, with brands including Armour Thyroid and NP Thyroid.

We'll explore the history, effectiveness, and potential benefits of NDT for patients who are still symptomatic on levothyroxine. We'll also get into the controversies surrounding NDT, including FDA regulation and prescriber bias, and review the pros and cons of NDT. We'll also cover how to find NDT-friendly doctors, the role of compounded thyroid medications. If you've ever wondered if natural thyroid drugs are for you, stay tuned as we dive into this important topic with expert insights and practical advice from Paloma Health!

You can find out more at these in-depth articles at the Paloma Health blog:

Is NDT a Better Option to Levothyroxine for Hypothyroidism? https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/natural-desiccated-thyroid-alternative-levothyroxine-hypothyroidism

Levothyroxine vs. Natural Desiccated Thyroid Medication https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/levothyroxine-vs-desiccated-thyroid
Natural Desiccated Thyroid Medication: Fact and Fiction https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/natural-desiccated-thyroid-medication
Top Compounding Pharmacies for NDT Prescriptions https://www.palomahealth.com/guides/ndt-compounding-pharmacies
What Is Armour® Thyroid Medication? https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/armour-thyroid
The Pros and Cons of Natural Desiccated Thyroid Medication for Hypothyroidism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gDz3VZ0x2I

About Paloma Health:

⁠⁠Paloma Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠is an online medical practice focused exclusively on treating hypothyroidism. From online visits with your provider to easy prescription management and lab orders, we create personalized treatment plans for you.

Become a member⁠, or try our at-home test kit and experience a whole new level of hypothyroid care. Use code PODCAST to save $30 at checkout.

Disclaimer: The $30 discount is only valid for first-time Paloma Health members and test kit users. Coupon must be entered at the time of checkout.

Become a Paloma Member:

https://www.palomahealth.com/pricing-hypothyroidism

Paloma Complete Thyroid Blood Test Kit:

https://www.palomahealth.com/home-thyroid-blood-test-kit

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