People are trying to lose weight by using "thyroid boosters"

February 2006

People are trying to lose weight by using "thyroid boosters"...Thyrin-ATC, Thyrox T-3, Thyrotril, Thyrostart, Alvidar, etc.

We know that the thyroid helps control metabolism. So it's not surprising that these supplements are promoted for weight loss.

They usually contain guggul extracts and L-tyrosine. In theory, these MIGHT boost thyroid levels.

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