出典:Wikipedia
出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/05/12 14:02 UTC 版)
Desiccated thyroid or thyroid extract, refers to porcine (or mixed beef and pork) thyroid glands, dried and powdered for therapeutic use. As an animal product, it is not suitable for use by vegetarians. Some religious dietary laws object to the use of pork products as well, although exceptions are sometimes made for medicinal uses. Pork (or mixed beef and pork) thyroid preparations were developed in the late 19th century, and are still used today to treat hypothyroidism, the condition of having an underactive thyroid gland. This product is sometimes referred to as "natural thyroid", "natural thyroid hormones", "pork thyroid", thyroid USP, thyroid BP, or by the name of a commercial brand, such as "Armour Thyroid".