The Best Collagen for Hypothyroidism (Backed by 6,800+ Patients & Clinical Data)
A thyroid doctor explains why collagen is essential for thyroid patients, what to look for, and what 6,800+ patients reported using a thyroid-specific formula.
Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism is one of the most common thyroid conditions and one of the most poorly managed. If you’ve been told your labs are ‘normal’ but you still feel terrible, you’re not alone. These articles cover the causes of hypothyroidism, how to get properly diagnosed, which lab tests you actually need, and treatment options that go beyond the standard levothyroxine-only approach.
Adthyza Thyroid Medication Review: Should You Use it?
Update: Adthyza has been discontinued. This review describes the original 65 mg-per-grain formulation, its pricing, and its features when it was available. It is preserved for reference, rather than as a recommendation to start a discontinued medication. If you need an alternative, discuss options such as Armour Thyroid or NP Thyroid with your prescriber. There’s …
Should You Order Your Own Thyroid Lab Tests?
In a perfect world, you would be able to go to your thyroid doctor and they would be willing to order all of the right thyroid lab tests and that would be the end of it. Your insurance would pay for the cost of the lab tests, your doctor would be able to interpret all of the results, and …
Hypothyroid Supplements for Women: My Top Picks
Believe it or not, hypothyroidism hits women differently than men. The symptoms you will experience as a woman with hypothyroidism will be very different from the symptoms that a man will experience. Sure, there will definitely be some overlap… Symptoms like weight gain, fatigue, and even hair loss will occur in both genders. But, by …
Can you Be Hyperthyroid & Hypothyroid At the Same Time?
Is it possible to be both hyperthyroid and hypothyroid at the same time? The short answer is no. It is not possible for the same cell or the same tissue in your body to be both hyperthyroid and hypothyroid at the same time. Does that mean that you cannot have both hyperthyroid and hypothyroidism symptoms …
How Thyroid Supplements Work & Why They Help you Feel Better
If you were to ask an endocrinologist or another conventionally trained doctor if thyroid supplements they would tell you “no”. They would also tell you that the only way to improve thyroid function is by taking thyroid medication such as levothyroxine or Synthroid. But is this actually true? Not really and to prove it we …
How to Lose Weight On Levothyroxine
Here’s what we know: People with a sluggish thyroid, from any cause, have no issue gaining weight but many problems losing it. There’s no disputing the fact that low thyroid function leads to weight gain. So it makes sense that once you treat your thyroid, this weight should come off, right? You would think so …
6 Ways Selenium Benefits Thyroid Function (+ How Much To Use)
Selenium is up there with iodine and zinc in terms of how important it is for your thyroid gland. What happens if you don’t have enough selenium in your body? For starters, it increases your risk of developing autoimmune disease (Hashimoto’s thyroiditis), may increase inflammation in your entire body and in your thyroid gland, and …
Levothyroxine Overdose: Signs You Are Taking Too Much
Levothyroxine is the #1 most prescribed thyroid medication on the market and one of the most commonly prescribed medications, period. It works by providing your body with the thyroid hormone that it is lacking. The big problem? It only works if it’s dosed correctly. And, unfortunately, many people are either taking too much or simply …
3 Nail Signs That Mean Your Thyroid Is Struggling (Check Yours Right Now)
Hypothyroid fingernails show up before your labs change. Check your nails to see if you have these 3 signs.