Armour Thyroid

[julia35]

Hi all,

What is the best way to take Armour Thyroid? (time of day?) My starting dose is 30mg. Thanks

[Jazzw]

Whenever suits you, morning or night. For maximum absorption it's good to take it at least an hour before meals and away from any iron supplements.

[julia35 in reply to Jazzw]

Thank you

[Hidden in reply to Jazzw]

What about coffee??! Should it also be avoided for about an hour after taking thyroid meds in the morning? I usually have coffee right away, before eating, but maybe it also interferes with thyroid hormone absorption..?

[Jazzw in reply to Hidden]

Apparently, it does... thyroid.about.com/od/thyroi...

[Hidden in reply to Jazzw]

Thanks...it's good to know!

[shaws Administrator]

Take it when you wake up with one glass of water and wait for about 1 hr before eating.

If you prefer bedtime dosing, allow 2.5 hours since last eating and take it with a glass of water. Food can interfere with the uptake of the hormones.

[julia35 in reply to shaws]

Thank you