Tag: T4
Synthroid Overdose: Signs & Symptoms You’re Taking too Much
Are you taking Synthroid and just not feeling quite right? If so, there’s a possibility that you may be taking too much. According to research, about 20-30% of all thyroid patients taking thyroid medication are taking more than they need at any given time. That means there’s about a 2-3 out of 10 chance that…
Is Synthroid Gluten-Free?
Are you actively trying to avoid gluten-containing foods? Do you also have hypothyroidism? If so, then this article is perfect for you. I’m going to jump the gun and tell you that Synthroid is indeed gluten-free, but it may contain other ingredients that can cause issues. We are going to discuss the gluten content of…
Thyroid Deiodinase: How D1, D2 & D3 Enzymes Alter Your Thyroid
Thyroid deiodinase enzymes serve to manage thyroid hormones at every level of metabolism. Even more important is the fact that these enzymes can become dysregulated by everyday common medical conditions. Understanding the importance of these enzymes is critical to understanding how to further treatment, especially if you are taking thyroid medication such as levothyroxine or…
High TSH & Normal T4: What Does it Mean? + Other Thyroid Lab Patterns
Are you experiencing a high TSH but normal T4? Are you confused about interpreting these values? Is your Doctor telling you that your tests are normal even though you are experiencing abnormal symptoms? This article will help shed light on this thyroid lab pattern and help you understand what it means. You’ll learn more about…
Is Natural Desiccated Thyroid (NDT) the Best Thyroid Medication?
Natural desiccated thyroid is a thyroid medication that comes from pigs! This medication contains a more “complete” profile of thyroid hormones when compared to almost all synthetic thyroid medications out there. This has led many people to tout NDT as the “best” thyroid medication. In this article, we are going to explore this claim while…
T4 to T3 Conversion: Factors That Decrease Thyroid Function
T4 to T3 conversion, sometimes referred to as peripheral thyroid conversion, is probably the most important thing happening in your body right now. It’s the process by which your body meticulously activates thyroid hormone on an as-needed basis to provide your cells with exactly the right amount of thyroid hormone at exactly the right time.…
T3 Thyroid Hormone: What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You
This is lesson #4 in my thyroid beginner series and today it’s all about the hormone T3. The last lesson we discussed the value of T4, how it is produced, what it does, and how it influences your body. We’re going to do the same thing in this lesson but discuss the other (more active)…
Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment of Low T4 (Natural + Conventional)
Have you been diagnosed with low T4 through lab testing? Are you also experiencing symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, depression, or hair loss? If so, then you may be suffering from low T4 or hypothyroidism. This post will teach you what you need to know about T4 testing including the symptoms associated with low…
Thyroxine Hormone Guide: Function, Testing, Deficiency & More
Thyroxine is a major player in thyroid hormone balance in your body. But, why if this hormone is so important, do most physicians ignore this test (or simply fail to order it)? Why do physicians focus solely on the TSH instead of free thyroid hormones? Learn more about Thyroxine including how to test for deficiency,…
Complete T4 and T3 Guide: What Do They Mean for your Thyroid?
If you’ve been diagnosed with a thyroid problem then you may, at some point, have thrown your hands up in the air in frustration. After all, why does it even matter if you as a thyroid patient understand how your thyroid functions? For one simple reason: The thyroid patients who understand thyroid function are always…
