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Episode 54: [The LOdown] A Guide to Understanding Your Thyroid Labs

Episode 54: [The LOdown] A Guide to Understanding Your Thyroid Labs

The Strength in Hormones Podcast

March 6, 202438m 18s

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Show Notes

A Guide to Understanding Your Thyroid Labs

Have you ever been convinced you have a thyroid problem only to go to the doctor to get your thyroid tested and everything come back normal? You're not alone, this is very common, let's talk about it!

Inside this episode I walk you through optimal reference ranges for all of these tests plus the tests you need that go beyond a standard TSH blood test. Healing and reversing thyroid problems is possible, listen to this episode to find out where to start!

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A few things we chat about in this episode πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡

  • The history of thyroid hormone testing and its limitations
  • What is TSH or thyroid stimulating hormone?
  • How to understand what T4, T3, Reverse T3 and thyroid antibodies mean about your thyroid function
  • How genetics can influence thyroid symptoms but not thyroid hormone testing results
  • The link between what you eat and thyroid hormone levels.
  • How hypothyroidism can cause blood sugar problems.
  • The influence of hormones like cortisol and hunger hormones on thyroid hormone function
  • How to advocate for yourself to get the testing you need

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