If you have a thyroid problem, there’s a good chance you’re struggling with your weight. That’s not your fault and it’s not because you aren’t trying hard enough. Your thyroid controls up to 60% of your metabolism, so when it’s not working properly, weight gain is almost inevitable. Here you’ll find strategies for thyroid-related weight gain, metabolism, and what actually works for thyroid patients trying to lose weight.
Should you go low-carb if you have a thyroid problem? It’s not as straightforward as you might think. The short answer? Sometimes. The longer answers? It depends. It turns out that your thyroid needs carbs to function optimally, which is why I generally recommend at least 100 grams of high-quality whole food carbohydrates each day. …
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. …
Berberine is a powerful plant-based alkaloid compound that is gaining a lot of attention lately due to its beneficial effects on weight, blood sugar, insulin, longevity, and gut health. And for good reason; it works. It’s even been referred to as nature’s Ozempic, an homage to the fact that it has a powerful impact on …
There are two things that about 80% of thyroid patients want: To lose weight and to lose it quickly. I totally understand the visceral need that many people have to get back to a normal weight, but I would strongly caution against the rapid part. Rapid weight loss is almost always unhealthy, almost always leads to more thyroid problems (not less), …
Having a thyroid problem is going to make it difficult to lose weight, but certainly not impossible. One thing that can make your life a lot easier is using the right supplements. Supplements can help support the function of your thyroid, help you suppress your appetite, and help you build more muscle mass. And guess …
As long as you are getting dihydroberberine in whatever supplement you’re taking, you should get the benefits you’re looking for: Faster weight loss [1], better blood sugar control [2], lower insulin, appetite suppression [3], and GLP-1 activation [4]. That said, there are definitely some differences between dihydroberberine products, and those differences do matter. Which is …
GLP-1 agonists have gained a tremendous amount of attention over the last few years for their potential to help people lose weight. And while this may seem amazing, especially for thyroid patients who have struggled with weight loss resistance their entire life, they may not be the miracle drugs you think they are. Just to …
If you’re here, then I’m going to assume you probably know a few basics: If that’s the case, and you want to know how to use it for faster weight loss, you’re in the right place. Because today you’ll learn: How Much Dihydroberberine to Take For weight loss, you’re going to want to use a …
Most thyroid patients believe that they will never be able to lose weight. Yet I’ve helped thousands of thyroid patients lose weight over the last 9 years through some simple lifestyle and diet tweaks. Here’s what works for thyroid weight loss (and why): #1. Use fasting to reduce calories (not daily caloric restriction) Yes, you …
Which is more important for weight loss, calories or hormones? The reality is that they are both important but today I’m going to focus more on hormones. That’s because hormones are some of the most powerful compounds in biology and they can and do exert a profound impact on your weight. And if you’ve been …
