<< do you know if thyroid antibodies are directed
against the gland or against the hormones ? >>


Thyroid antibodies gradually destroy the gland.
Symptoms of hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) occur
as it becomes increasingly difficult for the gland to
function normally.


<< Could thyroid antibodies make the intake of
synthetic hormones not active? >>


No, thyroid medication replaces what the gland is no
longer able to produce in adequate quantities for the
body to function normally.



Lynda Bryson
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