"Desiccated thyroid" refers to a type of medication made from dried and powdered animal thyroid glands. It is used to help replace or supplement hormones produced by the thyroid gland in the human body. Full definition
However, most conventional practitioners are not going to be comfortable with medications other than synthetic T4 medications... Most clinical guidelines and pharmacology textbooks recommend only using synthetic T4 medications and avoiding the use of Natural Desiccated Thyroid Medications (NDT), [brand names include: Nature - Throid, WP Thyroid, and Armour] and even Cytomel, a T3 medication, for most people with hypothyroidism. (thyroidpharmacist.com)
Clinically, I see this in a small percentage of clients, and like Dr. Christianson, I have noticed that some people's thyroid antibodies decrease with the use of natural desiccated thyroid medications. (thyroidpharmacist.com)
If indeed a struggling thyroid is at play, consider a natural desiccated thyroid product like this one as an option to naturally balance, nourish and support thyroid health. (ancestralsupplements.com)