The Nutrition Science Podcast

Thyroid Health 101: Hashimoto's and Beyond with Dr. Arti Thangudu

Apr 29, 2024

Dr. Arti Thangudu, an endocrinology specialist, discusses thyroid health, covering topics like types of thyroid diseases, testing, treatments, red flags to avoid misinformation, and nutrition/lifestyle strategies. Chapters explore thyroid functions, testing challenges, iodine/selenium importance, T3 medication benefits, and debunking myths.

51:17

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Arti Thangudu

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Quick takeaways

Accurate testing is crucial for diagnosing thyroid conditions like hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.

Understanding the production of thyroid hormones T3 and T4 is essential for appreciating the thyroid's role in regulating bodily functions.

Balanced nutrition, iodine intake, and careful medication management are key aspects of optimizing thyroid health and treatment efficacy.

Deep dives

The Importance of Understanding Thyroid Function and Testing

The podcast episode discusses the misconceptions surrounding full thyroid panels. It clarifies that there is no standardized full thyroid panel but individual tests tailored to each person's needs. Dr. Thunguru, an endocrinologist, sheds light on thyroid function, hormones produced by the thyroid, and the importance of accurate testing to diagnose conditions like hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.

Introduction

2min

Exploring Thyroid Health: Functions, Symptoms, and Treatments

2min

Thyroid Hormones and Their Functions

7min

Thyroid Health: Navigating Essential Testing

13min

Exploring the Challenges of Hormone Testing and Lab Accuracy

4min

Thyroid Health, Iodine, and Selenium

16min

Exploring the Use of T3 in Thyroid Medication

8min

I am so excited to welcome a very special guest to the show today Dr. Arti Thagudu. Dr. Thangudu is a triple board-certified physician and is a specialist in endocrinology, diabetes, and thyroid disease the founder of Complete Medicine, a direct care endocrinology practice based out of Texas, and Hey Healthy, a company providing accessible and supportive diabetes and hormonal care for self-insured businesses.

Dr. Thangudu is a wealth of information on a variety of topics, but I invited her on the show today to talk all about the thyroid because this is a hot topic that I often get questions about.

So today, we are going to discuss: