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A friend suggested i take maca liquid herbal extract - a few drops of it in water/smoothie to help underactive thyroid, esp before & after period. ok?
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No value: If you have an underactive thyroid you need thyroid hormone replacement not maca liquid herbal extract. The dose of thyroxine may not be optimized early in its use and you need your doctor to keep an eye on your dose. If you are already taking thyroid you should take it at bedtime at least one hour after your last feed.
Answered 1/23/2015
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