Levothyroxine vs Desiccated Thyroid
Levothyroxine is precisely standardized synthetic T4 and the modern default. Desiccated thyroid is porcine-derived T4 + T3 at a fixed ratio favoring T3. A subset of candidates prefer NDT for symptom control, accepting batch variability.
Levothyroxine is the provider-reviewed default for hypothyroidism.
Desiccated thyroid is selective — appropriate where candidate response and biomarkers support it.
Educational. Final pathway selection is provider-reviewed via synchronous video consultation against your biomarkers, history, and goals.
Frequently asked
Is NDT 'more natural'?
Porcine-derived, but the ratio is non-human and may overshoot T3 in some candidates.
Can I switch back?
Yes — provider review handles conversion.
Take the optimization assessment.
The adaptive assessment maps your symptoms, history, and goals to candidate pathways — and routes you into provider review.
Begin assessment