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Low Dose Naltrexone and Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

However, low doses of this medication (hence, low dose naltrexone or LDN), have been found to modulate the immune system and have shown promise in improving cases of autoimmune disease. These include Crohn’s, MS, and Hashimoto’s, as well as other immune system-related conditions such as cancer and HIV/AIDS. Doses of 1.5-4.5

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The Connection Between UTIs and Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Additionally, high blood sugar can impair immune function, making it harder for the body to fight off infections. Takeaway Supporting a healthy gut microbiome may help reduce UTIs and also promote better thyroid function and immune balance in autoimmune conditions! August 22, 2016. Pediatr Res. 2023;93(4):1096-1104. Nature News.

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Top 9 Takeaways From 2232 People With Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Vitamin D supports the immune system by enhancing the pathogen-fighting effects of white blood cells, which are important parts of immune defense. When it leaks into the bloodstream, the body does not recognize it, and labels the structure as a foreign invader and attacks it. It’s also great for boosting our immunity!

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Moving towards oral delivery of biologics

European Pharmaceutical Review

Of the 175 new drugs approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) between 2016 and 2019, most were biologics. Results from the first open-label, single-centre study of RT-101,6 which was conducted in Australia, were reported at the start of 2020. Biologics represent an increasingly large part of the pharmaceutical industry.

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Is Stevia Good or Bad for Hashimoto’s Disease?

The Thyroid Pharmacist

I knew he was right — sugar can contribute to a yeast overgrowth, lowered immunity, blood sugar issues, weight gain, diabetes, and a whole host of health problems (1-3) — but I was a sugar addict, and it was devastating to think that I would have to let go of this old friend and not have any sweetness in my life. What About Other Sweeteners?

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Hashimoto’s and Graves’ Remission after Helicobacter Pylori Eradication

The Thyroid Pharmacist

8) In very simple terms, this theory hypothesizes that our immune system begins to attack our own thyroid gland because we are infected with a pathogenic organism (like a bacterium, parasite , or virus ), that looks similar to components of the thyroid gland. Molecular mimicry is one of the leading theories of autoimmune disease. (8)

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10 Things To Do To Lower Your Toxic Burden

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Furniture and Electronics Containing Fire-retardant Chemicals Flame retardants have been associated with worsening thyroid function, impacts on the immune system, adverse effects on fetal and child development, changes in neurologic function, and even cancer. (6) Published 2016 May 24. 2010;20(7):755-761. doi:10.1089/thy.2010.1636