Get to Know Your Thyroid

Unlock the essentials of hypothyroidism, thyroid optimization, Hashimoto’s, and evidence-based treatment options in this deep-dive episode. Whether you're a clinician, patient, or someone trying to understand thyroid health, this video breaks everything down in a clear, practical way.

 

We cover the anatomy & physiology of thyroid regulation, the differences between TSH, T4, T3, and Reverse T3, and how treatment varies between T4-only therapy vs. combination T3/T4 therapy.

 

We also discuss supplements like Thyrommune, the proper role of iodine, and the controversial topic of baby aspirin in autoimmune disease.

 

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:57 What is Hypothyroidism?
01:52 Importance of Optimal Thyroid Function
05:05 Thyroid Function Regulation A&P
11:29 Thyroid Testing: TSH, T4, T3, & Reverse T3 
13:43 Hypothyroidism Treatments: Levothyroxine (T4) & T3
16:30 Hashimoto's Disease
18:41 Supplements: Thyrommune & Iodine
23:21: Autoimmune Disease & Baby Aspirin
25:45 Closing Thoughts

 

Want to learn more? Check out this article on the role of Inositol in treating hypothyroidism:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34040582/

 

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