Related Medications

• Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)
• Flaxseed
• Iodine
• L-Tyrosine
• Levothyroxine
• Liothyronine
• Liotrix
• Omega-6 Fatty Acids
• Selenium
• Thyroid-regulating Medications
• Vitamin A (Retinol)
• Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
• Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
• Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
• Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
• Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
• Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
• Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid)
• Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
• Vitamin E
• Zinc

Related Other Topics

• Calcium
• Dietary Fats

Hypothyroidism Symptoms

Signs and symptoms
... The signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism vary widely, depending on the severity of the hormone deficiency. But in general, any problems you do have tend to develop slowly, often over a number of years...

Causes
... Your thyroid gland produces two main hormones, thyroxine (T-4) and triiodothyronine (T-3). They maintain the rate at which your body uses fats and carbohydrates, help control your body temperature, in...

Hypothyroidism Treatment

Complications
... Untreated hypothyroidism can lead to a number of health problems: Goiter. Constant stimulation of your thyroid to release more hormones may cause the gland to become larger — a condition known a...

Treatment
... Standard treatment for an underactive thyroid involves daily use of the synthetic thyroid hormone levothyroxine (Levothroid, Synthroid). The oral medication restores adequate hormone levels, shifting ...

Hypothyroidism Other

Hypothyroidism
... What is the thyroid gland? The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland located just below the Adam’s apple. The primary function of the thyroid is to control the body’s metabolism (the rate at which...

Thyroid Disease
... Understanding the thyroid The thyroid is a small gland, shaped like a butterfly, that rests in the middle of the lower neck. Its primary function is to control the body’s metabolism (rate at which cel...