08.17.2023 - By Jay Feldman Wellness
In this episode we discuss:
The problems with using T4-only medications like Synthroid and levothyroxine for hypothyroidism
When it makes sense to use thyroid hormone supplements
How to use T3, T4, and/or desiccated thyroid (NDT) for hypothyroidism
Whether thyroid hormones should be taken away from food due to absorption concerns
Whether we should be concerned about thyroid hormone supplementation suppressing our own thyroid hormone production
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Timestamps:
0:00 – intro
1:24 – vitamin and mineral supplementation for thyroid function
5:22 – the context for using thyroid hormone supplementation
7:16 – the problems with using T4-only medications (like Synthroid and levothyroxine) for hypothyroidism
13:58 – evidence that T4 monotherapy is less effective than T3/T4 combination therapy
21:48 – how to use T3, T4, and/or desiccated thyroid (NDT) for hypothyroidism
37:15 – whether thyroid hormones should be taken away from food due to absorption concerns
41:49 – how much is 1 grain of desiccated thyroid?
42:29 – whether thyroid hormone supplements are pharmaceuticals, food, or something in between
44:30 – whether we should be concerned about thyroid hormone supplementation suppressing endogenous thyroid hormone production
46:50 – thyroid hormone supplements in context