Episode 32: What thyroid lab tests really tell you

A complete thyroid panel can tell you about thyroid function, feedback loops, and how thyroid hormones are converting. The main thyroid markers are TSH, the pituitary hormone-stimulating gland, and T4 and T3, which are produced by the thyroid gland. Thyroid hormones are bound to proteins called thyroid hormone-binding globulins. Those are total T4 and total T3. T4 is converted to T3, which also makes reverse T3. At some point, thyroid-binding globulin levels release the T3 and T4, which then become free T3 and free T4. You can have defects all along these pathways, which I discuss in this podcast.To learn more, visit the site or the online Hashimoto's: Solving the Puzzle course page.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/solving-the-puzzle-with-dr-datis-kharrazian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Solving the Puzzle with Dr. Datis Kharrazian is based on more than 20 years of Dr. Kharrazian's experience working with autoimmune and brain health patients throughout the U.S. and Europe, exhaustive review of the scientific research, and protocols he has innovated through trial and error in working with complex patient cases.Dr. Kharrazian discusses evidence-based models incorporating diet, nutrition, and lifestyle — protocols hard won through decades of working with tough, complex patient cases. His goal is to help teach you effective models for so-called “mystery” symptoms and conditions so you can regain control of your health and life.Hashimoto's: Solving the Puzzle, is a new online course from Dr. Kharrazian, who is the originator of evidence-based strategies for managing autoimmune Hashimoto's hypothyroidism. This course has the most complete and current information for managing Hashimoto's available. You can find more information at drknews.com.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/solving-the-puzzle-with-dr-datis-kharrazian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.