Iodine is actually fairly controversial as far as minerals go. On one hand, you have a group of people who will tell you that iodine is dangerous and should never be used for your thyroid, and on the other, you have a group of people who want you to consume incredibly high amounts of iodine …
Here’s the deal: Most people (physicians and patients alike) who know anything about losing weight and keeping it off, the right way, know about leptin. They know that if you want to lose weight and keep it off you must target leptin levels. But there’s one big problem: Leptin is notoriously hard to manipulate. And …
What’s New with My Supplements Want to get the latest news with my supplements including which products I have in the pipeline and which products I am making changes to? If you are interested in You are in the right place because that’s exactly what we are going to talk about! I tend to keep …
Think you don’t have to worry about Vitamin B12 deficiency because you are living in a place like the United States? Think again. It’s been estimated (by various medical research journals) that the rate of Vitamin B12 deficiency approaches 40% (depending on the study you look at (1)). And this number is catching only those with …
Depending on where you look you can read that magnesium stearate is a toxic harmful additive or a completely harmless filler. Which one is correct and why does it matter to you? We are going to explore the science and attempt to answer the question as to whether or not it’s actually something you should …
Thyroid glandulars may be the most potent over-the-counter ingredients that thyroid patients can take. But does that mean you should take them? The answer, as usual, is that it depends. There are huge benefits that you may be able to realize while using thyroid glandulars but only if you are using the right type and …
I’m a big fan of experimenting with my own health. In fact, most of the strategies and therapies that I’ve developed have been as a result of testing them on myself and then family members. Today, I’m going to explore my experience using high-dose probiotics for 10 days straight. I took 1 trillion CFU of …
You may have heard that using L-tyrosine can potentially help improve your energy levels, help with weight loss, improve your thyroid, or even reduce your stress response. But are any of these claims true? In order to have a discussion about these topics we really need to first talk about the basics of tyrosine. In …
Supplementing with selenium may provide a way to enhance your thyroid function in a natural way. Whether you’ve heard of selenium before (or this is your first time), you’ll find all the information you need to get started with this micronutrient. Today you’ll learn: Let’s dive in: Selenium & Thyroid Function Selenium is a micronutrient …
Fatigue, minor weight gain, depression, and brain fog may all be early warning signs of iodine deficiency. Iodine is an important trace mineral that is required for thyroid function in your body. Deficiency, due to a variety of reasons, is more common due primarily to soil depletion and the standard American diet (1). Learn more …
