European Pharmaceutical Review

JULY 4, 2024

However, as with drugs, dietary supplements require evidence that they are safe and that claims on product labels are truthful and not misleading. 2 It was first approved as Fulyzaq in December 2012 and in October 2016, Napo Pharmaceuticals launched the new brand, Mytesi. 3 Is two too few? BMB Reports. 2017;50(3):111–6.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Several years ago, after reading research about all of the toxins commonly used in flame retardants (and learning about all of the many products in my home that contain these chemicals… somewhat of a shocking list), I looked at my mattress label, only to learn it contained one of the chief offenders. Labels (Furniture, Fabrics, and Carpet).

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Sure enough, she read all the labels on her supplements and in her pantry, and gave her kitchen a stevia-free makeover. Stevia is a natural sweetener derived from the plant Stevia rebaudiana , or “honey leaf,” which contains the sweet-tasting compounds known as steviol glycosides. doi:10.1155/2016/9132052. What is Stevia?

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Furnishings Furniture and carpeting can be a significant source of VOCs (volatile organic compounds), which are emitted as gasses from a variety of both solid and liquid sources. Published 2016 May 24. My readers can use code IZABELLAWENTZ for 15% off all Starter Kits.) 2010;20(7):755-761. doi:10.1089/thy.2010.1636 Environ Health.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

AUGUST 18, 2023

Benefits and Uses of Curcumin Turmeric’s medicinal benefits can mostly be attributed to compounds called curcuminoids. Combining curcumin with piperine, an alkaloid found in black pepper, extends the life of curcumin in the body, making its compounds more therapeutically effective. August 8, 2016. Published 2016 May 17.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 29, 2022

I’ve seen a number of airborne toxins showing up as frequent triggers/exacerbating factors for my clients’ autoimmune conditions — mold, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and artificial/synthetic fragrances, in particular. For sunscreens and other over-the-counter drugs, fragrances must be identified on the label.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Fibrocystic breasts used to be labeled as a disease, but given how common they are, they’re now simply referred to as “fibrocystic breasts.” (7) Interestingly, these foods can also contain estrogen-mimicking compounds, which can contribute to estrogen dominance. doi:10.1136/jech-2016-208676. J Epidemiol Community Health.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

AUGUST 19, 2022

Thymoquinone (TQ), one of the active compounds found in black seed oil, acts as a biofilm disruptor, meaning that it can break free from the protective coating that H. 2016; 16: 471. Berberine containing quadruple therapy for initial Helicobacter pylori eradication: An open-label randomized phase IV trial. Published 2016 Jun 21.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 8, 2022

Since one of the supplements I recommend, Pure Encapsulations Selenium , can contain up to 320 mcg per capsule (specifications state that the product can contain up to 160 percent of the label claim), it is not recommended for children. Institute of Medicine (US) Panel on Dietary Antioxidants and Related Compounds. doi: 10.1210/jc.2006-1821.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

OCTOBER 6, 2023

1] In simple terms, when your body is exposed to a reactive compound, histamine increases and turns on inflammatory processes in order to protect the body from that compound. Check food labels carefully, and be extra careful if you are eating out, as it’s difficult to know all of the ingredients used in restaurants.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

AUGUST 5, 2022

Chemically, protein is composed of amino acids , which are organic compounds made of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur. They are pharmaceutical-grade, tested by third-party companies to make sure that they have what the label says they have (and nothing more), and formulated to be free of potentially harmful fillers.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 20, 2023

There are various iron salts, or compounds, and each of them have different levels of elemental iron in them. [63] Back in 2016, I had the honor of being a Keynote Speaker at a Functional Medicine Conference in Poland, and had the pleasure of speaking with numerous experts on their approaches to Hashimoto’s. 2016 Feb;129(2):167-9. [51]

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 7, 2023

Although there is a lot of data on black seed oil, there has been little study in the Hashimoto’s population until a 2016 Iranian study looked at the therapeutic use of black seed oil in people with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. [32] 2016; 16: 471. doi:10.1155/2016/1360386 [50] Schmidt M, Voell M, Rahlff I, et al. mIU/L , to 4.13

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JANUARY 20, 2023

Please consider the following and be sure to read the precautions on individual labels before you try a new herb, supplement, or blend. (In Some individuals may be sensitive to anthraquinone compounds, which are present in aloe latex (taken from the outer skin of the plant) and aloe whole leaf extracts. Published 2016 May 12.

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FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Since the first issuance of FDA’s guidance Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, “Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process” in 2016, sponsors submitting premarket submissions to FDA have had the option of using these techniques to evaluate certain biocompatibility endpoints.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

MARCH 7, 2025

to fluoride in my tap water, to hidden mold in my home, to my shampoo and deodorant (have you ever read those labels?!), 16] Even more concerning, of the 133 different VOCs found across all tested products, only one, ethanol, was actually listed on any label! From indoor pollutants like formaldehyde (yes, really!),

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Ozempic is a GLP-1 agonist and is actually marketed as a diabetes drug, but many physicians are prescribing it for weight loss (off label-use). Ozempic’s label warns, “In studies with rodents, Ozempic® and medicines that work like Ozempic® caused thyroid tumors, including thyroid cancer. Epub 2016 Oct 5. Published 2020 Jun 18.

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