Berberine, a plant-based alkaloid with a huge number of benefits, has been one of my favorite ingredients for thyroid patients for a long time. While it’s been well-studied in the setting of treating symptoms commonly associated with hypothyroidism, such as weight gain, new studies are showing that it can be beneficial for hyperthyroid patients as well. …
What is a thyroid belly? It’s the characteristic distention of the abdomen that appears to be unique to thyroid patients and its severity can range from mild to severe. In the most mild cases, it may just look like you ate a large meal, but in the extreme cases, it could make you look pregnant. …
I’ll be the first to say that thyroid medication management can be quite confusing and not at all straightforward, at least not all of the time. Which is why it comes as no surprise that some thyroid patients experience what seem to be paradoxical or almost too-good-to-be-true effects when making adjustments to their thyroid medication. …
One of the most frustrating things about having Hashimoto’s is the near complete lack of treatment options available. If we are talking about prescription medications that your doctor can give you, the list includes levothyroxine and maybe low-dose naltrexone, if you can find a doctor to prescribe it. As far as treating the underlying immune dysfunction …
T2 is quickly gaining popularity among thyroid patients for its benefits on metabolism, weight management, and cholesterol levels. And, as a result, a lot of other thyroid patients are taking notice and have been asking questions: What is T2? Is it safe? What are the side effects? Well, today, we are going to talk about …
Vitamin B12 is an incredibly important vitamin and it just so happens that many people aren’t getting enough of it. Why is it important? Because its active forms (which we will soon discuss) are needed to create DNA and to produce energy as ATP in your mitochondria. When you don’t have enough B12 in your …
