There were a ton of thyroid patients that were hit in the proverbial face when Nature-throid and WP Thyroid were taken off the market. These thyroid medications went from being some of the most sought-after thyroid medications to being completely unavailable in a very short period of time. Not only did this cause a lot of concern among thyroid patients, but a lot of trust was lost in the entire... Source ..read more

There’s a newish thyroid medication on the block that’s trying to make a name for itself. Meet Adthyza. It’s a porcine-derived prescription thyroid medication that, based on how it’s marketed, is supposed to be a cleaner alternative to the other thyroid medications on the market. But does it live up to the claims? Is it worth trying if you are a thyroid patient? How is different from other porcine... Source ..read more

Believe it or not, there’s a fair amount of information we can learn from bodybuilders, especially when it comes to hormone management. I’m not suggesting or even recommending that you follow their advice, but there’s no question that this community serves as a reservoir of knowledge because they are essentially using themselves as human guinea pigs (1). This leads us to the topic of the use of T3... Source ..read more

One thing is for certain: The rate of thyroid disease appears to be on the rise. I say appears because we aren’t 100% sure if it’s actually true, which is why we are going to dive into the topic today. Believe it or not, it’s difficult to pinpoint how many people out there have thyroid disease but here are a few statistics to put it into perspective: These numbers are all over the place but if I... Source ..read more

Let’s face it: Some fat is so stubborn that it feels almost impossible to get rid of. And fat in the belly has led many a thyroid patient to the extreme depths of frustration and anger. Can you relate? Well, if you are dealing with stubborn belly fat then I have some good and bad news for you. Let’s start with the good news: The good news is that it’s not all in your head, there is something you... Source ..read more

If you’ve been following me for a while then you’ve probably noticed a lot of changes going on with my supplements. If so, maybe you’ve had some questions… We’ve received a lot of interesting questions and assumptions based on these changes including several asking if we are going out of business! Let me put your mind at ease: We are absolutely not going out of business and all of these changes... Source ..read more

It may seem crazy but the tiny inactive binders and fillers in your thyroid medication have the potential to dramatically impact how well that medication works for you. We often take these binders and fillers for granted because their dose is so small but the reality is that they can and do make a difference. These small differences are typically unnoticeable for the average person but when you... Source ..read more

Yes, well, sort of, but not exactly… After that very confusing answer, allow me to elaborate: In a perfect world, you would eat real whole foods every single day, you’d eat a variety of plants and animal-based food, you would eat enough variety to confidently conclude that you “eat the rainbow”, and these foods would be rich in the nutrients that your body and thyroid need. As you can imagine... Source ..read more

Thyroid hormone resistance gets a lot of attention from thyroid patients for one very important reason: Because it has the potential to explain why so many thyroid patients continue to feel poorly despite taking thyroid medication and despite having thyroid lab tests in the normal range. While this is true, the assertion that thyroid hormone resistance exists gets a lot of pushback from the... Source ..read more

If you were to ask your doctor how long you need to take thyroid medication the answer you would probably get is forever. That’s a pretty scary thought for many thyroid patients and it causes them a lot of hesitancy in even starting the medication in the first place. After all, wouldn’t you think twice before starting something that you would then have to take forever? I don’t blame patients for... Source ..read more