Sunday, April 27, 2014

Gluten in Medications

I heard from someone from the GIG Ocala branch from a source they trust that Armour Thyroid has gluten in it. I checked with the GIG home office to see if they'd heard anything, and was told this (pasting):

This website is a good resource on medications.   Armour thyroid is listed here as gluten-free; I would trust this information.  However, just as is the case with foods, ingredients (fillers) may change at any time, so an individual with doubts should be advised to contact the manufacturer.

SO, overall, just a good reminder that if you take medications or supplements, it's always advisable to check with the manufacturer to see if there is gluten in the fillers.Things change, unfortunately sometimes at the speed of light! Even more specifically, since not everyone knows from "gluten," specify any fillers derived from wheat or barley or containing malt (rye pretty unlikely!). 
Just a friendly reminder. I've had more than one conversation over the years with people who were sickened by medications.
Thanks, All!
Janet

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