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Will taking synthroid (thyroxine) boost your metabolic rate and increase your weight loss? i do not have a thyroid problem and was just curious

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Curious: Thyroid issues infrequently cause thyroid problems. If your doctor has never checked your thyroid levels he/she will probably do so at your next visit. Synthroid would increase your weight loss but there does not seem to be any thyroid issue.

Answered 7/18/2018

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