On one hand, iodine is a critical nutrient required for the creation of thyroid hormone. But on the other, it has the potential to cause thyroid dysfunction and trigger autoimmune thyroid disease. So how are you supposed to look at iodine as a thyroid patient? As a thyroid-boosting ingredient that will help you feel better …
Thyroid deiodinase enzymes serve to manage thyroid hormones at every level of metabolism. Even more important is the fact that these enzymes can become dysregulated by everyday common medical conditions. Understanding the importance of these enzymes is critical to understanding how to further treatment, especially if you are taking thyroid medication such as levothyroxine or …
Does having a thyroid problem impact your feet? Absolutely. And when it does, you end up with what I call “thyroid feet”. The bad news? It will make your feet unsightly, cold, and painful. The good news? It’s 100% reversible (more on this later). For now, let’s jump into the 6 changes that happen to …
