In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Anshul Gupta, a leading expert in Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Together, we delve into the intricate world of Hashimoto's, exploring crucial topics such as the significant of identifying root causes, the top foods to avoid and include, the impact of gluten and caffeine, the debate around iodine supplementation, and the intriguing connection between heavy metals and Epstein Barr virus.Dr. Anshul Gupta is a best-selling author, speaker, researcher, and the world expert in Hashimoto’s disease. He educates people worldwide on reversing Hashimoto’s disease. He is a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician, with advanced certification in Functional Medicine, Peptide therapy, and also Fellowship trained in Integrative Medicine. He has worked at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Department of Functional Medicine alongside Dr. Mark Hyman. He has helped thousands of patients to reverse their health issues by using the concepts of functional medicine. SHOW NOTES:0:51 Welcome to the show!1:12 Pop Quiz of the Day6:33 Zooming in on Hashimoto’s7:20 About Dr. Anshul Gupta8:06 Welcome him to the podcast9:42 His life’s mission10:08 What is Hashimoto’s Disease?10:46 What is the missing link in diagnosis?11:50 Underlying root causes14:02 Multifactorial causes of Hashimoto’s15:13 Top foods to avoid15:50 Addressing caffeine intake19:20 Gluten & Dairy for Thyroid22:56 Top Superfoods for Thyroid24:35 Importance of high-quality fats26:26 Eggs: Yay or Nay?28:39 Goitrogens & Iodine30:38 * Troscriptions Calm *33:36 Testing for iodine levels36:55 Fasting & Hashimoto’s41:05 * Magnesium Breakthrough *43:38 Environment Toxins & Heavy Metals46:01 Caution: Detox Protocols48:25 Testing for heavy metals & mold toxins50:20 Amalgam fillings & thyroid toxicity52:45 Exercise as a stressor55:15 Poor Sleep & Adrenals56:48 Managing stress58:52 Hormonal System as a symphony1:00:25 Epstein Barr & Thyroid1:05:30 Full Thyroid Panels1:07:37 Expected healing timeline1:09:43 His final piece of advice1:10:31 Where to find him1:11:55 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES:AnshulGuptaMD.comFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTroscriptions Calm - code: BIOHACKERBABES for 10% offBiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough - code: BIOHACKERBABES10 for 10% offSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands