Is Your Thyroid the Hidden Root Cause of Your Health Issues?
Mark Hyman
Nov 18, 2024
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Monitor thyroid health to detect environmental toxin disruption
The thyroid is like a "canary in the coal mine," as it's extremely sensitive to disruption from environmental toxins like heavy metals, pesticides, and plastics.
Limit raw kale juice to protect thyroid function
Juicing large amounts of raw cruciferous vegetables like kale can suppress thyroid function and, in one extreme case, even caused a hypothyroid coma.
Consider bioidentical thyroid hormone for enhanced effectiveness
Bioidentical thyroid hormone from porcine sources can be more effective than synthetic T4 (Synthroid) because it also provides the active T3 and T2 hormones.
Utilize L-Carnitine to calm overactive thyroid in Graves' disease
The supplement L-Carnitine can act as a natural thyroid peroxidase inhibitor, helping to calm an overactive thyroid in conditions like Graves' disease.
Manage stress to prevent metabolic slowdown
During chronic stress, the body produces "reverse T3," a hormone that acts as a brake to slow down your metabolism as a protective mechanism.
Treat symptoms despite normal thyroid hormone levels
Even if your main thyroid hormone levels are normal, the presence of thyroid antibodies alone can cause symptoms and may warrant treatment.
Request complete thyroid panel for accurate health assessment
A standard TSH test is often insufficient; a full panel including free T3, free T4, and thyroid antibodies is necessary for a complete picture of your thyroid health.
Identify gluten sensitivity to support thyroid function
Gluten sensitivity, even without celiac disease, can be the root cause of low thyroid function in up to 30% of people with the condition.
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