While hormone replacement therapy can be supportive for some, it’s also a complex, tissue-specific game of trade-offs. This post is not about telling anyone what to take or not take, but about informed consent, biological nuance, and why I’ve chosen a different path.
The FDA crackdown on unapproved animal-derived, glandular thyroid hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been rescinded. But you need the backstory because this regulatory capture, if enforced later, will leave thyroid sufferers little choice and possibly force them onto a medication that doesn’t even work for the majority of people.
A long-known risk of thyroid hormone replacement use is bone mass loss. With millions on thyroid drugs, no one wants to hear this. I’ve been talking about it for many years, and now, mainstream media is covering it. It’s certainly not the only risk of thyroid HRT, but it’s one that’s in need of some serious consideration.
Vitamin D deficiency is linked to many degenerative conditions. Here are some factors that can negatively impact Vitamin D utilization.
Manganese. You just don’t hear a lot about it. The term is derived from the Greek word for “magic” and indeed, the ancient Greeks regarded manganese as having magical powers.
Magnesium has been nicknamed “the miracle mineral.” It’s even been called a panacea. And it’s another mineral that’s “absolutely essential” for healthy thyroid function.
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body. And according to Dr. Richard Shames, calcium is “absolutely essential” for proper thyroid function.
This magical elixir can help heal your gut, boost your immunity, fight inflammation, help you sleep, and give you luxurious hair, skin, and nails.
Millions of people suffer with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s. Here’s how to recognize and resolve problems your doctor might miss.
