Meet a person with the perfect T3:T4 thyroid secretion ratio

I would like to introduce you to Subject #7, the only person in Pilo's 1990 study who had a thyroid secretion ratio of 14.5 parts T4 to 1 part T3, which was closest to the statistical average of 15.87 to 1. Why is this individual so important to the history of thyroid science and modern … Continue reading Meet a person with the perfect T3:T4 thyroid secretion ratio

RLC Labs issues Nature-Throid and WP-thyroid recall for subpotency

Oh my. Now another American desiccated thyroid (NDT) brand recall? Earlier this year, Acella's NP thyroid was found to be superpotent (over 110% on the T3 content), and they issued a voluntary recall. Now, as of August 25, 2020, Nature-Throid and/or WP-Thyroid are sub-potent, so their manufacturer RLC Labs is issuing a voluntary recall. QUOTE: … Continue reading RLC Labs issues Nature-Throid and WP-thyroid recall for subpotency

The thyroid gland is a T3 shield. Defend the unshielded.

You might have heard of a "thyroid shield," the flexible lead barrier that you wear when you get X-rays taken of your body, neck or teeth. It's a good time to remind you to ask for one whenever you're at risk of xray exposure to the thyroid, which can cause thyroid cancer. But today my … Continue reading The thyroid gland is a T3 shield. Defend the unshielded.