In this episode, Keith Littlewood and Tyler discuss various aspects of thyroid supplementation. They start with an overview of the thyroid gland and delve into the epidemic of hypothyroidism. They explore the factors that can affect thyroid function, including endocrine disruptors and environmental stressors and address who could benefit from thyroid supplementation. They also discuss the potential dangers and side effects of thyroid supplementation and how to successfully supplement with thyroid.

Takeaways:

Hypothyroidism is an drastically underdiagnosed condition

Thyroid function can be disrupted by various factors, including endocrine disruptors and environmental stressors.

Thyroid supplementation may be beneficial for individuals with fatigue, cold intolerance, menstrual irregularities, and low testosterone.

Monitoring temperature and pulse can help assess the effectiveness of thyroid supplementation.

Thyroid supplementation should be individualized, and it is important to address diet and lifestyle factors.

When starting thyroid medication, it is important to begin with a low dose and gradually increase to find the optimal dosage.

The timing of thyroid medication can vary depending on the individual, but taking T3 throughout the day and T4 at night is a common approach.

Cofactors such as magnesium, selenium, and calcium are important for supporting thyroid function.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Overview

02:00 Epidemic of Hypothyroidism

05:33 Subclinical Hypothyroidism

08:40 Factors Affecting Thyroid Function

12:26 Who Needs Thyroid Supplementation

16:55 Mistakes in Thyroid Supplementation

18:17 Dangers and Side Effects of Thyroid Supplementation

23:38 Different Types of Thyroid Supplementation

29:36 Monitoring Thyroid Supplementation

32:30 Individualized Dosing of Thyroid Supplementation

39:39 Environmental Factors and Thyroid Health

44:02 Thyroid Health and Developmental Stages

45:24 Impact of Chemicals on Thyroid Physiology

46:07 Dosing and Titrating T3 and T4

48:06 Timing of Thyroid Medication

49:20 Factors Affecting Response to Thyroid Medication

50:20 Optimal Timing of T3 and T4

53:33 Cofactors for Thyroid Function

55:31 Where to Find Keith