In a recent large scale study, TSH levels were significantly associated with periodontitis - independent of various risk factors for periodontitis. The relationship between periodontitis and systemic conditions that cause inflammation has frequently been studied. This particular study was not actually conducted in patients with hypothyroidism but instead in patients with no history of thyroid disease. Instead, the study examined thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels in 5,468 individuals and related…

The association between vitamin D and the development of autoimmune hypothyroidism has been established in many smaller studies. However a recent study published in BMC Endrocrine Disorders included 7,943 participants, which makes it the largest study to-date that examines this relationship. This large scale study provides confirmation that low levels of vitamin D are associated with the development of autoimmune hypothyroidism. What is Hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism refers to a condition where…

Recent shortages and discontinuations of certain desiccated thyroid medications have put patients in the position of quickly finding alternative medications. Some patients, who may have taken the same thyroid medication for years, suddenly found themselves needing to find a new brand. Since each thyroid brand may quantify their dosages differently, it is not always an easy 1 to 1 conversion. Thyroid medication is typically taken for life so it is…

On April 30, 2021, the FDA published an announcement regarding a recall of multiple lots of Acella’s NP Thyroid product. Unlike some recent recalls of thyroid products, for example those manufactured by RLC Labs, this recall included information on adverse events reported to Acella. According to the release, Acella has received 43 reports of serious adverse events that could possibly be related to this recall at the time it was…

RLC Labs is the manufacturer of the porcine thyroid medications Nature Throid and WP Thyroid which are used to treat hypothyroidism. Both of these products contain the active ingredient Thyroid USP with varying inactive ingredients. In August 2020, RLC Labs made the decision to recall all unexpired lots of Nature Throid and WP Thyroid. The recall extended to 483 lot numbers, dating back to 2017. Currently, these products are not…

The FDA recently announced that Acella Pharmaceuticals was recalling lots of NP Thyroid found to be “super potent.” NP Thyroid is a version of Thyroid USP, also called natural desiccated thyroid or porcine thyroid. The products were said to have up to 115% the labeled about of T3 hormone. The recall is only for specific lots manufactured before May 2019, and did not affect 15mg or 120mg tablets.  Detailed information…

NOTE: Park Compounding Pharmacy does not carry NP Thyroid. We offer a compounded alternative that uses the same natural desiccated thyroid ingredient. NP Thyroid is brand-name version of Thyroid USP – a natural, desiccated porcine thyroid for treating hypothyroidism. The thyroid medication is obtained from the glands of pigs and contains all essential forms of the thyroid hormone including T4 and T3. Who Manufactures NP Thyroid? NP Thyroid is marketed…

While thyroid problems can affect anyone, they are more common in women than in men. The symptoms of thyroid disorders in women often appear after menopause or after a pregnancy. Because thyroid hormone plays an essential role throughout the body, especially in metabolism, an imbalance can cause a variety of symptoms. The thyroid gland plays a role in regulating a woman’s menstrual cycle and in providing a baby with thyroid…

Although there are numerous different types of diets that have been recommended for patients with hypothyroidism, there is no significant evidence that there needs to be a “thyroid diet.” In general the only dietary consideration for those with hypothyroidism is the adequate intake of iodine. There may also be certain foods that should be avoided immediately before or after taking thyroid hormone. However there is no extensive, hard-to-follow diet required…

There are numerous thyroid medications on the market with a variety of brand names. Sometimes it can be difficult to tell what the differences are between them. There are some excellent articles on thyroid medication written by healthcare professionals and patients including one on the website Stop the Thyroid Madness, which outlines different brands and their ingredients. The synthetic version of thyroid hormone has been prescribed consistently since the 1970s…