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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