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Article: Low thyroid and adrenal function.(Shorts)
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- Townsend Letter
- Article date:
- December 1, 2008
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Many chronically ill patients have both low adrenal function and low thyroid function. In such cases, Michael Friedman, ND, recommends supporting the adrenal glands before raising thyroid hormone levels; "... otherwise, increased circulating thyroid hormone may further strain the already weak adrenal glands." Adrenal support includes a whole foods, natural diet that avoids blood sugar dives and surges as well as stimulants (e.g., caffeine). Other methods for boosting adrenal function include nutritional supplements (particularly vitamins A, C, E, pantothenic acid, manganese, and zinc), adaptogenic herbs, adrenal glandular products, and, if necessary, adrenal hormone ...