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What Doctors Won't Tell You About Your Thyroid, Little-Known Hacks To Improve Thyroid Function, The Best Thyroid Supplements & Much More With Dr. Amie Hornaman

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Optimizing Thyroid Testing in Functional Medicine

In functional medicine, optimal thyroid testing involves looking not only at TSH but also at free T3 levels, the active thyroid hormone. Unlike conventional medicine's standard range, functional medicine uses a narrower, optimal range based on healthy individuals. Functional medicine aims for TSH levels below 2, rather than accepting levels up to 4.5 as in standard medicine. By evaluating a combination of TSH, free T3, and free T4 levels, a more comprehensive understanding of thyroid health can be achieved.

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