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Does the thryoid medicine help speed metabolism?
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Yes.: Thyroid hormone does indeed set your metabolism. But taking extra is not a good way to make you "faster or better than normal." just ask anyone who has ever been hyperthyroid. Not pleasant.
Answered 7/20/2012
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