825 - What Are the Optimal Ranges for Thyroid Labs? & More Listener Questions

Episode description

What are the optimal ranges for thyroid labs? Today I'll answer this and other listener-submitted questions about thyroid health. 

Tune in to hear answers to questions like: 

-If my labs are normal could it still be a thyroid issue?

-How do I know if I need thyroid hormone? 

-How can I wean off thyroid medication? 

-And more. 

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• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11836274/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36079838/ 

• Optimal thyroid levels: https://drruscio.com/optimal-thyroid-levels/ 

• The gut-thyroid connection: https://drruscio.com/the-gut-thyroid-connection1/ 

• How to wean off thyroid meds naturally:  https://drruscio.com/how-to-get-off-thyroid-medication/ 

• Thyroid Self-Management Course: https://drruscio.com/thyroid-course/ 

• Free guides and more: https://drruscio.com/resources?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=drruscio.com_resources

00:00 Intro 

02:04 What are the optimal ranges?

09:43 Reverse T3 & T3

11:01 What if labs are normal?

13:05 What if TSH and TPO are high?

15:13 How do I know if I need meds?

18:30 What is the weaning process?

21:30 Can GI issues impact thyroid?

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DISCLAIMER: The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment.

Music featured in this video: "Modern Technology" by Andrew G, https://audiojungle.net/user/andrew_g 

*Full transcript available on YouTube by clicking the “Show transcript” button on the bottom right of the video.