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What Doctors Won't Tell You About Your Thyroid, Little-Known Hacks To Improve Thyroid Function, The Best Thyroid Supplements & Much More With Dr. Amie Hornaman

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Sep 30, 2023
Dr. Amie Hornaman, a doctor of clinical nutrition and founder of The Institute for Thyroid and Hormone Optimization, reveals the hidden truths about thyroid health. She shares her own struggles with misdiagnoses and offers insights into effective treatments. Discover innovative nutritional approaches, the importance of personalized hormone therapy, and how diet impacts thyroid function. She discusses the role of red light therapy and cold therapy in enhancing thyroid health, providing listeners with actionable tips for wellness.
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INSIGHT

Thyroid's Role in Metabolism

  • Weight gain due to thyroid issues is from a decreased metabolism, not water retention.
  • The thyroid controls all metabolic processes, including fat burning.
ADVICE

Comprehensive Thyroid Testing

  • Get a full thyroid panel including TSH, Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3, and Hashimoto's antibodies (TPO and TGA).
  • Functional medicine uses optimal ranges, while standard ranges are taken from sick people.
ADVICE

Optimizing Thyroid Treatment

  • Most hypothyroid patients need T3, the active thyroid hormone.
  • Consider natural desiccated thyroid, or add T3 (liothyronine or Cytomel) to T4 if needed.
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