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Old 03-16-2008, 01:55 PM   #8
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type-o, sorry. Reduced thyroid function acn also happen (rarely) due to inadequate iodine, but more commonly from use of certain drugs. For example, a common treatment of skin allergies is to use corticosteroids (anti-inflammatory drugs), and these will interfere with thyroid hormone production.
No problem...just thought how confusing??? For a minute I thought...maybe dogs are different then people when it comes to thyroid function. Yes, iodine and steroids can have an effect on the thyroid gland. Even the use of iodized salt and vitamins containing iodine should be used only with caution.
And seaweed, too. Strange, huh?
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