Abbreviations

  • ACV: apple cider vinegar
  • ALA: alpha lipoic acid
  • ALCAR: acetyl-l-carnitine
  • BVO: brominated vegetable oil
  • FB: fibrocystic breasts
  • Hypo:  Depending on the context, this can either mean hypothyroid ( low on thyroid hormone) or hypoglycemic (low on sugar).
  • Hyper:  Depending on the context, this can either mean hyperthyroid ( high on thyroid hormone) or hyperglycemic (high on sugar).
  • HRT: hormone replacement therapy
  • O/T: off topic
  • OTC: over the counter, as opposed to by prescription
  • T1, T2, T3, T4, FT3, FT4, RT3: all thyroid hormones

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