29: Low Dose Naltrexone: A Modern Day Wonder Drug for Thyroid and Autoimmunity

In this episode of Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations, Dr. Izabella Wentz interviews the late Dr. Mark Mandel, a pioneering compounding pharmacist and advocate for integrative medicine. With decades of experience – specifically around low dose naltrexone (LDN). Dr. Mandel helped thousands of patients with chronic and autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto’s through personalized therapies. He was also a passionate patient advocate, always encouraging patients to rethink what’s possible beyond conventional treatments. What you’ll learn in this episode: Unlocking the Power of Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN): Discover how LDN, a low dose immune modulator, is transforming care for over 200 conditions — including Hashimoto’s and Graves’ disease — by boosting your body’s natural endorphins and promoting deep healing from within. The Compounding Edge: Learn how compounding pharmacies customize medications — from bioidentical hormones to allergy-friendly formulas — offering truly personalized treatment options that standard prescriptions just can’t match. Real-Life Results, Real Relief: Hear powerful stories of patients reclaiming their lives with LDN — experiencing less pain, better mobility, and a return to everyday activities they thought were lost for good. Healing That Doesn’t Break the Bank: LDN is not only effective — it’s affordable. A generic, compounded medication it offers a gentle yet powerful alternative to costly treatments with harsh side effects. LDN can Teach the Body to Heal Itself: Unlike traditional immunosuppressants that simply block symptoms, LDN helps retrain the immune system — guiding it back into balance. Learn how this unique approach can restore immune function gently and intelligently, leading to lasting, whole-body wellness. Be sure to subscribe to the Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations podcast so you don’t miss an episode! Sign up for the Thyroid Pharmacist Weekly Thyroid Solutions Newsletter here: https://thyroidpharmacist.com/gift/ For the full list of resources and products mentioned in this episode, and to get the full episode transcript, see complete show notes here: https://thyroidpharmacist.com/articles/podcast/