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Thyroid hormone replacement therapy is a lifeline for millions of people dealing with thyroid disorders. Levothyroxine, a synthetic form of the thyroid hormone T4, is the most commonly prescribed medication for hypothyroidism. However, many patients on T4-only replacement therapy find themselves sti...
Gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, has been negatively linked to several autoimmune disorders. Autoimmune disorders are conditions where the body's immune system makes a mistake and starts to attack healthy cells, tissues, and organs. Below are some examples:
Rheumatoid arthritis is...
Hypothyroidism is a treatable and fixable medical condition where the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormones, primarily thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). These hormones play a crucial role in regulating the body's metabolism, which affects various physiological processes, incl...
First of all, if you have been watching TV for most of your life, you might have noticed that there were never any commercials for Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) until the last few years. What the heck is going on? Why the sudden surge of information and medication offerings on this topic? Thyroid Eye Di...
Hypothyroidism is a condition characterized by an underactive thyroid gland, which leads to reduced production of thyroid hormones. These hormones play a crucial role in regulating various bodily functions, including metabolism, growth, and development. The great news is that all thyroid issues and ...
Reverse T3 is a tricky business for a variety of reasons, of which the scariest being that many doctors don’t know what it is, and therefore they don’t know how to test for it or fix it. T4 is a storage hormone that converts into the metabolically active thyroid hormone T3. Reverse T3 issues happen ...
Hyperthyroidism (often caused by the autoimmune disorder Graves Disease) is a medical condition that occurs when the thyroid gland, a small butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck, produces an excessive amount of thyroid hormones. The overproduction of these hormones can cause various health prob...
