In this episode we discuss:
The problems with using T4-only medications like Synthroid and levothyroxine for hypothyroidism  
When it makes sense to use thyroid hormone supplements 
How to use T3, T4, and/or desiccated thyroid (NDT) for hypothyroidism  
Whether thyroid hormones should be taken away from food due to absorption concerns  
Whether we should be concerned about thyroid hormone supplementation suppressing our own thyroid hormone production 

 
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Timestamps:
0:00 – intro 
1:24 – vitamin and mineral supplementation for thyroid function 
5:22 – the context for using thyroid hormone supplementation 
7:16 – the problems with using T4-only medications (like Synthroid and levothyroxine) for hypothyroidism 
13:58 – evidence that T4 monotherapy is less effective than T3/T4 combination therapy 
21:48 – how to use T3, T4, and/or desiccated thyroid (NDT) for hypothyroidism 
37:15 – whether thyroid hormones should be taken away from food due to absorption concerns 
41:49 – how much is 1 grain of desiccated thyroid? 
42:29 – whether thyroid hormone supplements are pharmaceuticals, food, or something in between 
44:30 – whether we should be concerned about thyroid hormone supplementation suppressing endogenous thyroid hormone production 
46:50 – thyroid hormone supplements in context