One overlooked hormone could be interfering with your thyroid, especially if stress has been your constant companion.

In this episode, we dive into the overlooked connection between DHEA and thyroid health—especially how it influences immunity, adrenal function, and your body’s ability to regulate inflammation and stress. You’ll find out why low DHEA is so common in thyroid conditions, what silently depletes it, and the key things to know before considering supplementation. For anyone stuck in a cycle of symptoms or slow progress, this episode offers fresh insight into what your body might really be asking for. It’s the missing link you didn’t know you needed.

Tune in to discover how supporting this one hormone could change your thyroid health.

Episode Timeline: 

0:00 - Asking if DHEA Affects Thyroid Health

0:09 - Understanding What DHEA Is and What It Does

1:12 - More Info on DHEA from a 2014 Article

1:46 - The Indirect Link Between DHEA and Thyroid Health

2:17 - How Low Cortisol and DHEA Affected My Graves Disease

2:56 - Explaining the Hormone Pathways Involving DHEA

3:19 - Why Some Practitioners Recommend Pregnenolone

4:54 - The Role of Chronic Stress in Hormonal Imbalance

5:34 - Why It Can Be Hard to Raise DHEA Naturally

6:22 - The Importance of Stress Handling and Making Time for It

7:24 - How Sleep and Lifestyle Affect Your Adrenals

8:07 - What I Took for Low Cortisol and DHEA Support

9:25 - Why Lifestyle Still Matters More Than Supplements

9:39 - When I Might Recommend DHEA and at What Dose

10:45 - Final Thoughts on DHEA and Thyroid Health

11:22 - Podcast Outro

Mentioned in This Episode: 

• Dr. Eric Osanky's Article

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