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Hypothyroidism and L-tyrosine

The potential benefits and risks of L-tyrosine supplementation for individuals with hypothyroidism, including interactions with levothyroxine.

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Jan 19, 2026
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What are the documented effects of L‑tyrosine supplements on TSH, free T4 and free T3 in clinical studies?

Clinical human data on L‑tyrosine’s effects on thyroid lab values are extremely limited but suggest that high‑dose supplementation can lower serum TSH in at least one controlled setting, while consist...

Jan 17, 2026
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How should L-tyrosine dosing be adjusted for people with thyroid or hypertension issues?

L‑tyrosine can influence thyroid hormone synthesis and interact with cardiovascular and neurologic medications, so people with thyroid disease or hypertension need individualized, cautious dosing and ...

Jan 19, 2026

How does dietary iodine or selenium status modify any effect of L‑tyrosine on TSH, free T4 and free T3?

Supplemental L‑tyrosine is the biochemical precursor for the tyrosyl residues that become iodinated in thyroglobulin, but the rate‑limiting steps for circulating free T4/T3 and TSH setpoints are gover...

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