Have you ever considered the possibility that your thyroid medication could be doing more than just balancing hormones? It might be putting something else at risk.

This week, I explored the connection between thyroid medication and bone health, revealing how excessive doses could be stealthily weakening your bones. I break down the science of bone loss, the key tests you need and why addressing the root cause of thyroid dysfunction is crucial. Plus, discover functional medicine strategies to support both your thyroid and bone strength.

If you're on thyroid hormone replacement or considering it—listening to this episode is a must. 

Don’t wait until it's too late to protect your bones. Tune in now!

Episode Timeline: 

0:00 - Episode Begins

0:04 - Can Thyroid Medication Cause Osteoporosis

0:17 - Levothyroxine and Bone Density Research

0:41 - How Excess Thyroid Hormone Affects Bones

0:49 - Bone Health Concerns for Hyperthyroid Patients

1:12 - Signs of Taking Too Much Thyroid Hormone

1:34 - Subclinical Hyperthyroidism and Bone Loss

2:23 - Why a Bone Density Scan is Important

3:30 - Key Markers for Bone Turnover

5:04 - Alkaline Phosphatase and Bone Loss

7:13 - Addressing the Root Cause of Thyroid Issues

7:19 - Can You Reduce or Stop Thyroid Medication

7:51 - Why Treating the Root Cause Matters

8:38 - Functional Medicine Approach to Thyroid Health

9:43 - Can the Thyroid Gland Regenerate

10:00 - Small Thyroid Dose Adjustments and Bone Health

11:04 - Closing Thoughts

12:04 - Episode Wrap-Up

Mentioned In this Episode: 

Articles: 

• Effects of Levothyroxine and thyroid stimulating hormone on bone loss in patients with primary hypothyroidism
• Association between levothyroxine replacement therapy and osteoporosis in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: a matched case-control study 
• Case report: fast reversal of severe osteoporosis after correction of excessive levothyroxine treatment and long-term follow-up 

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