ReversABLE 235: The Thyroid–Gut–Autoimmune Loop No One Explains - with Dr. Izabella Wentz
Dec 26, 2025
Join Dr. Izabella Wentz, a pharmacist and thyroid specialist known as the Thyroid Pharmacist, as she demystifies thyroid dysfunction and its autoimmune links. She discusses how chronic conditions like Hashimoto's often go undiagnosed due to misleading lab results. Izabella highlights the gut's role, vital nutrients, and lifestyle factors that influence thyroid health. Tune in for insights on recognizing red flags, the importance of comprehensive testing, and when to seek professional help for persistent issues.
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Thyroid Impacts Every Cell
- Thyroid hormones affect every cell and influence energy, brain, fertility, and immune function.
- Most thyroid problems are autoimmune-driven, so treating hormones alone misses root causes.
Order A Full Thyroid Panel
- Get a full thyroid panel: TSH, free T4, free T3 and thyroid antibodies (TPO, TG).
- Test reverse T3 if symptoms persist to check for conversion or stress-driven blocking of receptors.
Autoimmunity Is The Main Driver
- Autoimmune thyroid disease (Hashimoto's) causes the vast majority of hypothyroidism cases.
- Seronegative Hashimoto's exists, so antibodies can be absent while autoimmunity still damages the gland.