[The LOdown] A Guide to Understanding Your Thyroid Labs скачать в хорошем качестве

[The LOdown] A Guide to Understanding Your Thyroid Labs

A Guide to Understanding Your Thyroid Labs Have you ever been convinced you have a thyroid problem only to go to the doctor to get your thyroid tested and everything come back normal? You're not alone, this is very common, let's talk about it! Inside this episode I walk you through optimal reference ranges for all of these tests plus the tests you need that go beyond a standard TSH blood test. Healing and reversing thyroid problems is possible, listen to this episode to find out where to start! A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 The history of thyroid hormone testing and its limitations What is TSH or thyroid stimulating hormone? How to understand what T4, T3, Reverse T3 and thyroid antibodies mean about your thyroid function How genetics can influence thyroid symptoms but not thyroid hormone testing results The link between what you eat and thyroid hormone levels. How hypothyroidism can cause blood sugar problems. The influence of hormones like cortisol and hunger hormones on thyroid hormone function How to advocate for yourself to get the testing you need LISTEN TO THE FULL PODCAST EPISODE! 🔊 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5hByF3O... Listen on ApplePodcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... TIMESTAMP: 00:00 Introduction 00:57 History of Thyroid Hormones Testing 02:20 The Wickham Study 03:11 Understanding TSH and Thyroid Hormones 04:38 T4, T3,Reverse T3 05:34 Importance of Free Thyroid Hormone Levels 06:27 Impact of Binding Proteins 08:17 Thyroid Antibodies and Autoimmunity 09:09 Euthryoid Sick Syndrome 10:29 Conversion of T4 to T3 in the Liver and Gut 11:26 Thyroid Antibody testing 12:50 Subclinical Hypothyroidism 14:15 Deiodination and Genetic Factors 15:14 Thyroid Hormones and Under-Fueling 16:39 Subclinical Hypothyroidism and Insulin Resistance 18:29 Role of the Nervous System and Minerals 19:51 T3 and Mitochondrial Function 21:44 Correlation with Cortisol, Inflammation and Leptin 23:38 Understanding TSH Levels 25:33 Negative Feedback loop 26:30 Importance of Self-Advocacy and Education ⚠DISCLAIMER: The information in this episode should be used for general education purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your medical provider before beginning any new health recommendations.