Are you actively trying to avoid gluten-containing foods? Do you also have hypothyroidism? If so, then this article is perfect for you. I’m going to jump the gun and tell you that Synthroid is indeed gluten-free, but it may contain other ingredients that can cause issues. We are going to discuss the gluten content of …
Are you experiencing a high TSH but normal T4? Are you confused about interpreting these values? Is your Doctor telling you that your tests are normal even though you are experiencing abnormal symptoms? This article will help shed light on this thyroid lab pattern and help you understand what it means. You’ll learn more about …
This is lesson #4 in my thyroid beginner series and today it’s all about the hormone T3. The last lesson we discussed the value of T4, how it is produced, what it does, and how it influences your body. We’re going to do the same thing in this lesson but discuss the other (more active) …
Natural desiccated thyroid is a thyroid medication that comes from pigs! This medication contains a more “complete” profile of thyroid hormones when compared to almost all synthetic thyroid medications out there. This has led many people to tout NDT as the “best” thyroid medication. In this article, we are going to explore this claim while …
Thyroxine is a major player in thyroid hormone balance in your body. But, why if this hormone is so important, do most physicians ignore this test (or simply fail to order it)? Why do physicians focus solely on the TSH instead of free thyroid hormones? Learn more about Thyroxine including how to test for deficiency, …
T4 to T3 conversion, sometimes referred to as peripheral thyroid conversion, is probably the most important thing happening in your body right now. It’s the process by which your body meticulously activates thyroid hormone on an as-needed basis to provide your cells with exactly the right amount of thyroid hormone at exactly the right time. …
Have you been diagnosed with low T4 through lab testing? Are you also experiencing symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, depression, or hair loss? If so, then you may be suffering from low T4 or hypothyroidism. This post will teach you what you need to know about T4 testing including the symptoms associated with low …
Even though Synthroid and Levothyroxine contain the same active ingredient, they may not be tolerated equally among all patients. This means that certain patients do better on one medication compared to the other! Learn how to identify if you are taking the right type of medication and when to consider switching in this post: Generic …
If you’ve been diagnosed with a thyroid problem, then you may, at some point, have thrown your hands up in the air in frustration. After all, why does it even matter if you as a thyroid patient understand how your thyroid functions? For one simple reason: The thyroid patients who understand thyroid function are always …
Whether you realize it or not thyroid patients have options when it comes to thyroid medications. If you are taking a medication and it isn’t working for you then you owe it to yourself to learn about ALL of the options available to you. This post will take a deep dive into the difference between …
