Do bigger peoples require more thyroid hormones?

[FitnessMike]

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[DoctorBackwards]

big people have more blood than small people, you can take that into account comparing all the scores.

 

[Normal Human]

"The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.


The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• For oral dosage form (capsules):
  • For hypothyroidism:
    • Adults and children older than 12 years of age (growth and puberty complete)—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The dose is usually 1.7 microgram (mcg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight per day but may be less in older adults"

From Levothyroxine (Oral Route) Proper Use - Mayo Clinic

Also, I believe Broda Barnes generally found larger people would end up needing more thyroid hormone to achieve appropriate body temperature and cessation of symptoms.

 

[FitnessMike]

"The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.


The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• For oral dosage form (capsules):
  • For hypothyroidism:
    • Adults and children older than 12 years of age (growth and puberty complete)—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The dose is usually 1.7 microgram (mcg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight per day but may be less in older adults"

From Levothyroxine (Oral Route) Proper Use - Mayo Clinic

Also, I believe Broda Barnes generally found larger people would end up needing more thyroid hormone to achieve appropriate body temperature and cessation of symptoms.

thanks fam