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Neu 5 Gc and Hashimoto's: do animal products make Hashimoto's worse?

Neu 5 Gc & Hashimoto’s: Do Animal Products Make it Worse?

We know that certain foods can both make Hashimoto’s worse while others can potentially improve thyroid function and antibody levels.  But where do red meat and other animal products fit into the equation? Is it possible that these products trigger Hashimoto’s or exacerbate it? New research has suggested that there may be a link between …

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Underactive Thyroid Supplements Do They Actually Work

Underactive Thyroid Supplements: Do They Actually Work?

Is it possible that using certain supplements can help improve the function of your thyroid? Is it possible to enhance thyroid function and combine these supplements with your current thyroid medication? Is it safe? This article is designed to help you understand whether or not you should use thyroid supplements, how they work (or if …

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the best thyroid supplements of the year 2026

Doctor’s List: The Best Thyroid Supplements On the Market

Thyroid supplements can help you feel better, even when thyroid medications aren’t helping. But the key to feeling better is all about using the right ones. This is why I’ve broken down the best thyroid supplements of the year based on ingredient profile, nutrient form, dosing, and thyroid patient need. Here’s what made the list …

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high dose iodine vs low dose iodine

High Dose vs Low Dose Iodine: Which Should you use?

One of the best things about iodine is that it’s an over-the-counter supplement available to almost everyone.  Iodine, as a therapy for thyroid disease, can be extremely effective and is within the reach of everyone reading this.  It’s cheap, readily available, and doesn’t require a prescription to obtain.  That being said, there are some potential …

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Thyroid Therapies You can use (at Home) Without a Doctor

Thyroid Therapies You can use (at Home) Without a Doctor

One of the most frustrating aspects of having a thyroid problem is getting the right treatment/therapy.  For most people, this includes changing up the medication they are taking to include some combination of T4 + T3 medication.  If you aren’t familiar with this idea and why it is so superior to taking just Synthroid/levothyroxine alone …

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12 Reasons Why You Still Have Hypothyroid Symptoms

12 Reasons Why You Still Have Hypothyroid Symptoms

It’s become more and more common for hypothyroid patients to experience symptoms despite having so-called “normal” labs.  But why is this? There are actually a number of reasons why this is the case and each one is important.  In this article, I will go over 12 major reasons why you may be experiencing hypothyroid symptoms.  …

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how to reverse metabolic damage

Gaining Weight to Lose Weight: Fixing a Damaged Metabolism by Increasing your Calories

This is going to sound crazy but there are certainly some of you out there who will ultimately end up needing to gain weight before you lose weight.  And the way that you should do this is by increasing the number of calories that you consume.  This information does NOT apply to everyone but it …

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3 causes of cytomel related hair loss

3 Causes of Cytomel Related Hair Loss & What to Do About Them

If you are new to Cytomel, or if you’ve been using it for a long time, this information should be helpful!  While Cytomel is probably one of my favorite medications used to treat hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s, it doesn’t come without risks and potential side effects.  Among these side effects is the potential for hair loss.  …

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Is the Ketogenic Diet Safe if you have Thyroid Problems?

Thinking about the keto diet with a thyroid problem?  You may want to think twice.  While there are some benefits to using the ketogenic diet for weight loss, it may come with some unwanted baggage for your thyroid.  In this article, we will explore why the ketogenic diet may potentially be harmful to your thyroid, …

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