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Is it healthy for people on thyroxine supplements to take weight gain powders?

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Dr. Stevan Cordas answered

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Weight gain: In general it is ok. Make sure you are not on too much thyroxine as it will promote weight loss.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 10/15/2012

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