General Dosage
500-3000mg bovine thyroid glandular daily
Maximum dose: No established upper limit for dehormonalized glandulars; follow product label guidance
Desiccated Thyroid Dosage Guide
Evidence:Preliminary
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Dosage Recommendations
General recommendation: 500-3000mg bovine thyroid glandular daily
Timing: Morning or early afternoon, with or without food • Take with food for best absorption.
Dosage by Condition
General thyroid nutritional support
500-1500mg dailyPreliminary
Ancestral organ nutrition protocol
1500-3000mg dailyPreliminary
| Condition | Recommended Dose | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| General thyroid nutritional support | 500-1500mg daily | Preliminary |
| Ancestral organ nutrition protocol | 1500-3000mg daily | Preliminary |
Upper limit: No established upper limit for dehormonalized glandulars; follow product label guidance
Timing & Absorption
Morning or early afternoon, with or without food
Best taken with food for optimal absorption.
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References
- ObservationalKang GY, Parks JR, Fileta B, et al. (2013). Thyroxine and Triiodothyronine Content in Commercially Available Thyroid Health Supplements. Thyroid. DOI PubMed
- ReviewZimmermann MB, Boelaert K (2015). Iodine deficiency and thyroid disorders. The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology. DOI PubMed
- Meta-analysisNassar M, Hassan A, Ramadan S, Desouki MT, et al. (2024). Evaluating the effectiveness of combined T4 and T3 therapy or desiccated thyroid versus T4 monotherapy in hypothyroidism: a systematic review and meta-analysis.. BMC endocrine disorders. DOI PubMed
- ReviewRiis KR, Larsen CB, Bonnema SJ (2024). Potential Risks and Benefits of Desiccated Thyroid Extract for the Treatment of Hypothyroidism: A Systematic Review.. Thyroid : official journal of the American Thyroid Association. DOI PubMed
- RCTHoang TD, Olsen CH, Mai VQ, Clyde PW, et al. (2013). Desiccated thyroid extract compared with levothyroxine in the treatment of hypothyroidism: a randomized, double-blind, crossover study.. The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism. DOI PubMed