Research suggests that tens of millions of Americans suffer from hypothyroidism or underactive thyroid. Two of the most popularly prescribed treatments for hypothyroidism include: Armour Thyroid (porcine-derived desiccated thyroid extract) and Synthroid (levothyroxine). Armour Thyroid is classified “natural” in that it is thyroid hormone extracted from pigs, whereas Synthroid is considered “artificial” in that it …
Armour Thyroid is a porcine-derived thyroid extract manufactured by Actavis Inc. (formerly by Forest Laboratories, Inc.) for the treatment of hypothyroidism. Unlike synthetically engineered thyroid medications (e.g. levothyroxine), Armour Thyroid is completely natural, and as a result, is thought (by some users and professionals) to be safer and more biologically compatible with humans. Additionally, many …
Armour Thyroid is a porcine-derived thyroid hormone replacement commonly administered as a treatment for hypothyroidism. In addition, it is regularly prescribed as an intervention for goiters (enlarged thyroid glands), nodular thyroid disease, and thyroid cancer – due to the fact that it is capable of reducing TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) concentrations. Unlike synthetically engineered thyroid …