Hormones, Metabolism & You! Back to the Basics Podcast Episode 2: Thyroid Disease
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Apr 15, 2024 Dr. Cassie Smith, an expert in thyroid health, discusses the importance of proper thyroid lab tests, the impact of thyroid hormones on the body, factors affecting T3 absorption, and addressing inflammation and root causes for optimal thyroid health.
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Thyroid Hormone Production and Function
- The thyroid gland produces mainly T4, which converts to the active hormone T3.
- T3 enters cells via receptors, influencing energy, metabolism, mood, and more.
Symptoms vs. Lab Results
- Medical guidelines prioritize TSH levels, often neglecting patients' symptoms.
- Feeling unwell signals cellular dysfunction, even with normal lab results.
Reverse T3 and Energy Wasting
- Some T4 converts to inactive reverse T3, wasting energy.
- Insulin resistance, diabetes, toxins, and chronic dieting can cause this inefficient conversion.