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A member asked:

How much l tyrosine should i take for thyroid safely a day?

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No need for extra: The treatment for hypothyroidism is replacement of thyroid hormone; there is no reason to take other supplements such as tyrosine the hypothyroidism is treated appropriately.

Dr Lewy-Weiss agreed

Answered 9/23/2016

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No need for extra: The treatment for hypothyroidism is replacement of thyroid hormone; there is no reason to take other supplements such as tyrosine the hypothyroidism is treated appropriately.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/12/2016

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Are there any interactions or concerns regarding taking the amino acid L-Tyrosine and the thyroid med Synthroid? Drug interdiction sites dont have much on the two together as one is a drug and the other I guess isnt. Mixed chatter on the subject.

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With hypothyroidism, does l-tyrosine raise or lower thyroid levels if your at a stable level?(on synthroid) I want to use it for mood support.Thanks

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I take adderall xr for adhd. Should I be taking L-tyrosine at the end of the day or before I take my meds? I read that my meds can deplete my natural dopamine levels and that Tyrosine can help with this?

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Can I start taking L-tyrosine if I take doxycycline every other day for acne?

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A member asked:

Im currently taking 20mg of adderall IR once daily ONLY PRESCRIPTION I TAKE I was wondering if its okay for me to take supplements with it daily specifically N- ACETYL L-TYROSINE CAPSULES (NALT) 350MG-700MG DAY and GINSENG, ALPHA GPC & B VITAMINS?

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