Greg wrote:
>Two studies in the medical literature indicate that excess protein
>lowers the basal metabolism. This may explain why so few people have
>been succesful in losing weight on the standard types of diets. With
>extra thyroid needed for utilization of protein, the metabolism could
>fall to the point that 800 calories a day would maintain existing weight
>rather than lead to weight loss.
>
>this would also explain why some physicians specializing in weight
>reduction and using high-protein diets in their programs also use huge
>doses of thyroid without any apparent harm to their patients. <UNQUOTE>

Hi all,
Greg, thanks for your reply, and I do find that information interesting but
it still didn't address my question.  I was saying that I was surprised to
hear Dr. Alford state that Armour only contained 5% T3, and was wondering
if anyone else had ever heard that.
Susan

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