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Do you recommend using over-the-counter thyroid support suppliments ?

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Dr. Dustin Colegrove answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: There is no need to use these supplements. If you are hypothyroid discuss with your doctor the best treatment.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 2/8/2015

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