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Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck that regulates metabolism, hormones, digestion, brain health, and body temperature. Hypothyroidism is a term for an underactive thyroid, meaning the gland isn’t producing enough thyroid hormone. Autoimmune disease, nutrient deficiencies, and stress can lead to hypothyroidism, which can cause fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, dry skin, and constipation. Hyperthyroidism is a term for an overactive thyroid, where your body makes too much thyroid hormone. Hyperthyroidism can lead to weight loss, rapid or irregular heartbeat, and anxiety. Biomarkers that assess thyroid health include thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), free thyroxine (T4), free triiodothyronine (T3), reverse T3, and thyroid antibodies. Learn about these biomarkers, treatments for hypo- and hyperthyroidism, and lifestyle changes that can help improve thyroid health.

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📍What is discussed:
*00:00 – What the Thyroid Does*

The thyroid regulates metabolism, hormones, digestion, brain health, and temperature.

*00:22 – TSH, T3, and T4: How Thyroid Hormones Work*

The brain sends TSH to the thyroid, which produces T4 that’s converted to active T3.

*00:48 – Signs of Thyroid Dysfunction*

Thyroid hormones affect energy, mood, digestion, temperature, and hormonal balance.

*01:24 – Understanding Your TSH Level*

High TSH = underactive thyroid; low TSH = overactive thyroid. How to interpret labs.

*01:42 – Common Causes of Hypothyroidism*

Autoimmune disease, nutrient deficiencies (selenium, iodine, zinc, vitamin D), and stress.

*02:44 – What Happens When the Thyroid Is Overactive (Hyperthyroidism)*

Common symptoms: anxiety, insomnia, irritability, weight loss, and hunger.

*03:32 – How to Support an Overactive Thyroid Naturally*

Consider gut health, immune balance, and stress reduction to support thyroid function.

*04:00 – Supporting an Underactive Thyroid (Hypothyroidism)*

Start with key nutrients: selenium, iodine, zinc, vitamins D & A.

*04:56 – Lifestyle Tips for Thyroid Health*

Avoid extreme dieting, over-exercising, and manage stress to reduce inflammation.

*05:19 – Root Causes: Hashimoto’s and Autoimmune Thyroid Disease*

Why functional doctors look at gut infections, stress, and immune balance first.

*05:55 – The Thyroid–Weight Connection*

Hypothyroidism slows metabolism, often leading to weight gain and fatigue.

*06:24 – Why Iodine Matters*

Iodine is needed to make thyroid hormones; best sources include seaweed and iodized salt.

*07:02 – Can You Get Off Thyroid Hormone?*

In early stages, maybe. But after years of medication, stopping safely is unlikely.

*07:43 – What’s in a Full Thyroid Panel?*

TSH, free T4, free T3, reverse T3, and thyroid antibodies give a full picture.

*08:10 – Is the Thyroid Really to Blame for Weight Gain?*

Sometimes, but subtle metabolic dysfunction is often the real culprit.

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