Metabolism.com
  • Home
  • About us
  • The Thyroid Project
  • Health & Nutrition
  • Contact Us
Select Page
Can a Blood Test Identify Those Who Need T3 for Proper Treatment of Hypothyroidism?

Can a Blood Test Identify Those Who Need T3 for Proper Treatment of Hypothyroidism?

by Gary Pepper M.D. | Nov 10, 2015 | hormones, Hypothyroidism, T3, thyroid

According to experts, 10 to 20% of hypothyroid individuals fail to respond completely to T4-only (levothyroxine, Synthroid) treatment. Dr. Anthony Bianco, the president of the American Thyroid Association, and his associates believe this is due to genetic variations...

Medical Specialists Fail to Sanction Treatment for Hypothyroidism Preferred by Patients

by Gary Pepper M.D. | Mar 15, 2015 | hormones, T3, thyroid

Why Patients Aren’t Receiving the Most Effective Treatment for Hypothyroidism By Gary Pepper, M.D. For the past 3 to 4 decades endocrinologists worldwide have adhered to the belief that only synthetic T4 (the most abundant of 4 thyroid hormones produced by the...

Public Support and New Research Promote Changes in Thyroid Treatment Guidelines

by Gary Pepper M.D. | Oct 21, 2014 | general health & nutrition, hormones, Hypothyroidism

In a blog at metabolism.com several months ago, website visitors were asked to join an email campaign addressed to Dr. Mack Harrell, President of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE). The purpose was to ask help reversing the existing practice...

A Look Through the Therapeutic Window

by Gary Pepper M.D. | Aug 27, 2013 | general health & nutrition, health, hormones, Hypothyroidism

I am often asked by patients with hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone levels), “What is the right thyroid hormone dose for me”.  Of course, a physician wants to find the appropriate dose of medication to treat each condition a patient has. When it comes to...

Leslie Comments on Her Experience Taking Armour After Thyroid Surgery

by Gary Pepper M.D. | Apr 25, 2013 | hormones, Hypothyroidism, thyroid

Leslie writes; I wanted to update my comment with regard to Thyroid post op presentation. I am now on 120 mg of Armour thyroid, and have been since about July of 2012. Since that change, my clinical presentation has improved dramatically and I am now back in the USA...

National Organizations Fail to Recognize New Approach for Treatment of Hypothyroidism

by Gary Pepper M.D. | Mar 8, 2013 | health insurance, hormones, Hypothyroidism, T3, thyroid

The 2013 guidelines issued by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and the American Thyroid Association reiterated their long standing opinion that only a single hormone, T4 (Synthroid, levothyroxine) is advised for treatment of  hypothyroidism....
« Older Entries

Categories

Polls

  • Polls Archive

After graduating from fellowship in Endocrinology
and Metabolism at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in
New York, in 1981.

COMPANY

  • Home
  • About Us
  • The Thyroid Project
  • Health & Nutrition
  • Contact Us

RESOURCES

  • Blog
  • Terms & Condidtions
  • Privcay Policy
  • Disclaimer

CONTACT US

  • info@metabolism.com
  • P.O. Box 2743, Jupiter,
    Florida 33468

Copyright © 2023 Metabolism.com