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Four tests â thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), Free T3, Free T4 and thyroid antibodies â are required to accurately assess the function of the thyroid gland, our master gland of metabolism. An optimal TSH level should be less than 2.0, not the currently accepted 4.7 reported by most labs.
People with hypothyroidism have lower-than-normal or no thyroid function and do not make enough thyroid hormone for the body to function properly. Taking thyroid hormone medicine replaces missing hormones.ome of these medicines include: 1  Calcium. 2  Take calcium supplements at least 4 hours before or after taking thyroid hormone medicine. 3  Iron supplements. 4  Birth control pills or other hormones. 5  Cholestyramine. 6  Sucralfate and some antacids containing aluminum hydroxide.