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EPISODE · May 22, 2026 · 30 MIN

632. NDT (Natural Desiccated Thyroid) Medication Might Be Making You Worse

from The Thyroid (and Hormone) Fixer Podcast: Thyropause, Menopause, Metabolism and How to Fix It · host Dr. Amie Hornaman

This episode is going to challenge everything you thought you knew about “natural” thyroid medication. In this conversation, I unpack why NDT medications like Armour Thyroid, NP Thyroid, and compounded T4/T3 can actually make some people feel worse instead of better, even when they seem to help at first.  I walk through the hidden issues that many practitioners miss, including reverse T3 problems, poor T4 to T3 conversion, autoimmune flare-ups, and the dangers of being stuck on doses that are too low to truly optimize your thyroid. If you’ve been told your labs are “fine” while your symptoms keep getting worse, this episode is going to connect a lot of dots for you. I also get real about the thyroid industry itself and explain why “natural” does not automatically mean better. What you’ll learn: Why feeling better at first on NDT can sometimes be misleading The hidden thyroid marker most practitioners never explain properly What your body may actually be doing with all that T4 The surprising reason “natural” thyroid medication is not always the safer option How Hashimoto’s can completely change the thyroid medication equation The subtle mistake that can leave you feeling even more hypothyroid My goal with this podcast is to empower you with the education and confidence to ask better questions, advocate for yourself, and finally understand what your body has been trying to tell you all along. Tune in now and let’s figure this out together. Grab your Thyroid Fixer here: https://betterlifedoctor.com/ New here? Use code LISTEN20 for 20% off your first order Returning customers can use code LISTEN10 for 10% off SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

This episode is going to challenge everything you thought you knew about “natural” thyroid medication. In this conversation, I unpack why NDT medications like Armour Thyroid, NP Thyroid, and compounded T4/T3 can actually make some people feel worse instead of better, even when they seem to help at first.  I walk through the hidden issues that many practitioners miss, including reverse T3 problems, poor T4 to T3 conversion, autoimmune flare-ups, and the dangers of being stuck on doses that are too low to truly optimize your thyroid. If you’ve been told your labs are “fine” while your symptoms keep getting worse, this episode is going to connect a lot of dots for you. I also get real about the thyroid industry itself and explain why “natural” does not automatically mean better. What you’ll learn: Why feeling better at first on NDT can sometimes be misleading The hidden thyroid marker most practitioners never explain properly What your body may actually be doing with all that T4 The surprising reason “natural” thyroid medication is not always the safer option How Hashimoto’s can completely change the thyroid medication equation The subtle mistake that can leave you feeling even more hypothyroid My goal with this podcast is to empower you with the education and confidence to ask better questions, advocate for yourself, and finally understand what your body has been trying to tell you all along. Tune in now and let’s figure this out together. Grab your Thyroid Fixer here: https://betterlifedoctor.com/ New here? Use code LISTEN20 for 20% off your first order Returning customers can use code LISTEN10 for 10% off SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

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