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Which things in your diet could lower your thyroxine (t4) levels?

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Unfortunately...: Nothing really lowers your T4 levels. This is why medications and sometimes surgery are needed to treat hyperthyroidism.

Dr Mays agreed

Answered 1/15/2015

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