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It can be the case that porcine T-3 can contribute to insulin resistance, but

usually does not. My sister is grossly overweight and has insulin resistance,

thought to be exacerbated by the T3 but did not cause it. A number of factors

cause insulin resistance, and natural (porcine) thyroid is usually NOT the

culprit. I believe that T3 itself is more often linked with estrogen, whether

it be natural or synthetic. Estrogen can also contribute to blood sugar and

insulin complications. It is difficult if not imposssible to sort this all out,

and maybe Dr. S is eliminating all things that can be implicated in insulin

resistance, but a blanket statement against using porcine thyroid for this

reason doesn't seem appropriate. Insulin resistance is a very complicated matter

and brings into question so many hormones created by all the glands in the

endocrine system. Plus, diet and exercise has so much to do with it as well.

I believe that Armour, ERFA and most (if not ALL) natural thyroid is porcine in

origin. My sis has not stopped her compounded natural T3 - she had been on

Armour previously, before all the shortages began. I have been on Armour or

other sources of natural thyroid for about 20 years, and another 7 years before

that, with nearly 20 years between the thryoid use.. What caused me to become

insulin resistant for a short time was a over dosing of progesterone, which

upset my cortisol and other hormonal balances.

Insulin resistance is far more complicated than eliminating things that MAY (or

may not) contribute to it. The problem with using a very good, prominent Dr. is

that manmy times they include their pet peeves or beliefs in the protocols they

prescribe for patients.

Astrodiana

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> Hi beth:

> I was thinking of doing a phone consult with Schwarzbein..I have been a very

> complex pt and I like much of what she has to see (bought both Schwarzbein

> Principle I and II)..However, she does NOT like porcine thyroid..believes

> this contributes to insulin resistance. However, T4 meds cause my Hashis

> antibodies to rise and I get major Reverse T3..Do you know if she still

> feels the same re: Armour/ERFA/etc?

> Angie

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