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Throughout history, governments have used fear as a tool for control. Thyroid function is deeply related to fear. COVID-19 vaccines induce thyroid dysfunction.¹ Mice lacking the main receptor for the active thyroid hormone, T3, show significant increases in fear compared to mice with normal thyroid function.² Over 60% of individuals with hypothyroidism exhibit clinically significant symptoms of anxiety.³ Stalin leveraged Soviet citizens' fears about external threats to restrict their economic freedom, notably eradicating their remaining agricultural autonomy.⁴ The manipulation of the food supply has often been employed as a means of exerting control. Many scholars interpret the great famine of 1931-33 under Stalin as a means by which the regime exerted control over the populace.⁵ One of the main ways that starvation exerts stress on the organism is through the suppression of thyroid hormone⁶, increasing cortisol and other stress hormones.⁷ If I were a government trying to create a fearful population, I would encourage restriction of calories and create a food supply that disrupts thyroid function. Thyroid function would ruin the effects of starvation, after all: T3 prevents starvation-induced cell death⁸, and proper thyroid function reduces cortisol through proper glycemic control.¹⁰ As an evil government, my anti-thyroid food of choice would be polyunsaturated fat. Seed oils and fish oils disrupt thyroid function¹¹, and I could easily make them ubiquitous by calling them 'healthy'. All modern dietary recommendations create a fearful populace, enabling those in power to restrict freedom, as compliance is guaranteed. Contribute to a stronger, more free society by taking charge over your thyroid health.
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Sources: 1) https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40618-022-01786-7 2) https://nature.com/articles/4001196 3) https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4911835/ 4) https://proquest.com/docview/2301886350?pq-origsite=gscholar&fromopenview=true… 5) https://degruyter.com/document/doi/10.4159/9780674042902-intro/html 6) https://sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/0026049576901621 7) https://doi.org/10.1016/S0889-8529(01)00023-8… 8) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yjmcc.2005.07.019 9) https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3968713/ 10) https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3968713/ 11) https://academic.oup.com/endo/article-abstract/72/1/45/2703001
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Thanks to the late, great, Dr. Broda Barnes. A man who helped countless people who were hopelessly sick, a mystery to standard medicine, and desperate for life. With nothing more than a thermometer and some desiccated thyroid. Here are some of the most shocking transformations he described🔽 https://x.com/NStumphauzer/s/NStumphauzer/status/1739697355060867450
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Mother who has trouble caring for her children due to depression, fatigue, irregular menstruation, and constant infections, gets back on her feet with thyroid.
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Chair/professor needed to sleep for 10 hours per night… before thyroid therapy. "Like many hypothyroid patients I have seen, he told me that he felt as if he had been 'born tired... I am just tired now of being tired and of having to fight so hard against it.'"
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Bleeding eczema covering virtually his whole body… Five months of thyroid therapy cleared his skin.
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Housewife with forgetfulness, constant shivering, and a fear of crowds, recommended by physicians to go to a mental institution. Within several months [of thyroid therapy], she was free of all symptoms, including her fears.
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Woman with brutal seasonal depression requiring hospitalization, glides through four winters on thyroid therapy
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Man goes from lethargic and overweight to upbeat and lean with desiccated thyroid. Only one problem: that made him want to leave his wife. Barnes makes the case that opposite [thyroid functions] do not attract, but that hypothyroid individuals tend to stick together.
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17 year old boy copes with fatigue by dropping out of school, starting to do drugs and commit crime… until desiccated thyroid.
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“he was withdrawn, had little to do with the family, refused to keep his room reasonably neat and orderly…. His response, too, on thyroid therapy was gratifying.”
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I got motivated to read more into this topic after starting to add back in desiccated thyroid over the last few weeks. Definitely a big add for me personally. This is the brand I use, best I've tried so far [will have more content on dosing / use soon] https://lifegivingstore.com/grass-fed-beef-thyroid-natural-desiccated-thyroid-ndt/ref/10964/
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A high performing and acclaimed doctor suffered from migraines and constant fatigue. His marriage started to suffer. Desiccated thyroid to the rescue once again!
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“Within thirty days after thyroid therapy was started, a marked decrease in both frequency and severity of migraine was the rule. Of the first 100 migraine patients so studied and treated, 95 benefitted”
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Very relatable… Students with mild hypothyroidism would be okay for most of the semester until exams hit, and the stress pushed them past their breaking point. Desiccated thyroid would help.
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Man with fatigue his whole life, could not hold a job due to it. Contemplated suicide at 25. Doctors were clueless. The red flag? 96 degree temperature. Desiccated thyroid given, cured.
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Persistent hallucinations cured by desiccated thyroid treatment
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People become highly anti-social when hypothyroid “Many preferred seclusion, wanting nothing to do with others” One man “had become suspicious that everyone was trying to poison him. He refused to eat”
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"untreated thyroid deficiency could easily be mis- taken for neurotics." "thyroid hormones have the ability to balance emotions and can aid in the treatment of mental disorders."
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These excerpts are from his book Hypothyroidism: The Unsuspected Illness You can check that out here for free https://archive.org/details/hypothyroidismun00barn/mode/2up
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Unexplained health problems? Even if you eat healthy and exercise regularly? Like something is off, but you can’t put your finger on it? This could be the solution you’ve been looking for. 20 seemingly unrelated symptoms that could result from HYPOTHYROIDISM (and what to do about it)
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Thanks to the late, great, Dr. Broda Barnes. A man who helped countless people who were hopelessly sick, a mystery to standard medicine, and desperate for life. With nothing more than a thermometer and some desiccated thyroid. Here are some of the most shocking transformations he described🔽
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Never sweating even when warm or exercising? Could be from hypothyroidism
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Are you ALWAYS tired, lethargic, no matter how much sleep you get or how much you rest? Hypothyroidism could be the cause…
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Have difficulty speaking swiftly and fluently? Words on the tip of your tongue but can’t get it? You may just be hypothyroid. It tends to slow down all of your physical and mental functions.
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Puffy love handles, chubby cheeks, or generally just feel like you retain more water than you should? Could be a lack of thyroid hormone!
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If you feel muscular weakness, like you SHOULD be stronger or more mobile than you feel, it could be from hypothyroidism.
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If your skin is constantly dry, and your hair is coarse or very thick and rugged, thyroid might just be what you need.
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COLD. Are you always COLD, even in normal temperatures, especially at the extremities?
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Mouth breathers may just be hypothyroid. Enlargement of the tongue and poor dental development are common when thyroid is insufficient.
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Are you very forgetful? Is it difficult to maintain and integrate new information to you? (It’s the thyroid)
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Poor mood, apathy, and depression can all be caused by a lack of thyroid hormone.
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The thyroid exerts MAJOR control over the gut. Seemingly paradoxical, this can result in either constipation or diarrhea.
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If you have very stubborn weight issues, can’t lose weight even if you barely eat at all, hypothyroidism may be your issue. Here are some transformations on natural desiccated thyroid:
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This is the natural desiccated thyroid product I have been using, the best one I’ve tried over the last 2-3 years. [Will have more content on dosing / use over the next few days] https://lifegivingstore.com/grass-fed-beef-thyroid-natural-desiccated-thyroid-ndt/ref/10964/
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Respiratory parameters are much worse in hypothyroidism Frequent shortness of breath or trouble breathing is another common sign your thyroid is screaming for help.
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Broda Barnes noted that the susceptibility to getting sick very often was frequently driven by hypothyroidism.
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A lack of thyroid hormone activity can drive any health problem you can think of because it is the body’s primary metabolic regulator. When you can’t produce enough energy, you lose your structure, you become stressed and ill. This is at the core of our poor health.
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Absolutely. Can stimulate appetite and have an anti-catabolic effect. Often times we think of metabolic dysfunction as getting fat, but equally as big a problem is the wasting away underweight phenotype
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Keto, Carnivore and Fasting are DECIMATING your metabolism. The thyroid needs carbs. Here’s why:
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The thyroid, is the master gland of our metabolism, and our metabolic mastery is what drives our health. The thyroid plays frequently neglected role in a myriad of health issues, if you don't believe me see here:
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Unexplained health problems? Even if you eat healthy and exercise regularly? Like something is off, but you can’t put your finger on it? This could be the solution you’ve been looking for. 20 seemingly unrelated symptoms that could result from HYPOTHYROIDISM (and what to do about it)
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Unfortunately, it's quite common for patients displaying obvious signs of health problems to encounter doctors who readily admit they are stumped, without ever evaluating thyroid function. And when they do get around to testing, they often only measure Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH). Here's the crucial piece they miss: TSH alone is far from the full picture.
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TSH is a precursor produced by the pituitary gland that must be converted by the thyroid into T4, which itself isn't the active thyroid hormone that the body ultimately utilizes. T4 can be converted by peripheral tissues into reverse T3, which is anti-metabolic, or into T3, the active thyroid hormone that is truly essential for our metabolic health. Understanding this distinction is vital.
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Why is this important, especially in the context of low carb diets? Well, even though TSH levels may be maintained on a low carb regimen, people following such diets typically show decreases in T3 levels, the metabolically active thyroid hormone.
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It's repeatedly observed that individuals on low carb diets tend to experience elevated levels of LDL cholesterol, one of the reasons for which might be connected to lower T3 levels, since T3 is critical in the creation of LDL receptors, which pull the cholesterol out of the blood into the liver. Thyroid hormone is also crucial for converting the cholesterol into downstream steroid hormones.
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The relationship between thyroid hormone levels and LDL cholesterol is striking, as desiccated thyroid therapy reliably lowers cholesterol.
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Check out this thread for more on implementing desiccated thyroid:
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How many of these symptoms do you have? Chances are, at least a few. Fortunately, there is a solution. Let’s talk about how to sensibly and safely supplement THYROID to reclaim your energy and vitality.
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Unexplained health problems? Even if you eat healthy and exercise regularly? Like something is off, but you can’t put your finger on it? This could be the solution you’ve been looking for. 20 seemingly unrelated symptoms that could result from HYPOTHYROIDISM (and what to do
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On a low carb diet, there is a decrease in insulin, corresponding with an increase in the functioning of stress hormones such as adrenaline, noradrenaline, and cortisol. These hormones are known to decrease the conversion of T4 into T3 and increase the conversion into reverse T3. Cortisol in particular can suppress the output of TSH. Meanwhile, insulin is known to increase the output of T4 from the thyroid and the conversion of T4 into T3.
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Fasting is known to tank T3 status, and increase reverse T3 to suppress the metabolic rate. Carbohydrate feeding differentially improves the thyroid profile, which is not replicated by protein and fat.
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Interestingly, elevated levels of noradrenaline are also found in patients with hypothyroidism. Ultimately, with reduced levels of T3 due to a low carb diet, the body is likely compensating by increasing the levels of these stress hormones as a mechanism to maintain energy and metabolic function.
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Low carb or fasting proponents may suggest that because low carb diets have been shown to improve insulin and leptin sensitivity, the same positive effect might be assumed for thyroid hormones, that you need less thyroid hormone and become more “thyroid sensitive,” and therefore lower T3 is okay. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. Here's why:
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With a lack of carbohydrates and insulin in the picture, fat gets released from the adipose tissue and free fatty acid levels rise systemically. These free fatty acids are known to not only prevent the transport of thyroid hormones, but also to block their actions in the cell, something that won’t get picked up on any blood test.
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Free fatty acids also act directly at the thyroid level to suppress the production of important thyroid components, such as thyroglobulin, thyroperoxidase and the iodine transporter.
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Fasting causes serum T3, T4 and TSH to decrease, along with lower conversion of T4 into T3. The effects on serum TH concentrations become more pronounced with longer fasting periods.
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Thyroid hormone conversion is largely regulated in the liver, driven by enzymes known as deiodinases, which facilitate the interconversion of thyroid hormones. Deiodinase 3, the primary enzyme in deactivating thyroid hormones (T4 into reverse T3 or T2), is known to be induced in response to liver injury, inflammation... or fasting.
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Additionally, the liver influences thyroid hormone concentrations in the bloodstream by producing binding proteins that lower thyroid hormone bioavailability. For instance, the proportion of one of these proteins, thyroid binding globulin, increases in fasting, contributing to a less bioavailable form of the hormone to other tissues.
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However, thyroid hormones can also be inactivated and excreted through the feces or urine, through the processes of sulfation and glucuronidation, which are ubiquitous in detoxification. Enzymes responsible for sulfation and glucuronidation of thyroid hormone are increased by fasting. In other words, by chronically fasting, you are literally pissing away your metabolism.
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Ketogenic diets and fasting are also liable to decrease the body temperature, a well known outcome of inadequate thyroid function.
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All in all, it seems very clear that the thyroid thrives on carbohydrate and becomes sluggish in times of fasting. Given how important thyroid function is for nearly every bodily function, it's definitely something to be aware of if you choose to undertake such a lifestyle. Personally, I can attest to the fact that chronic fasting and carb restriction made me unnaturally cold seemingly all the time.
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Taking T3 to get you metabolism up is like doing Testosterone injections to get more muscle growth. Why synthetic T3 is NOT the solution (and what is): T3 (Triiodothyronine) is the bioactive Thyroid hormone, being more potent than T4 (Thyroxine). T3 plays a crucial role in regulating metabolism, growth, and development in the body. It helps to control the rate at which the body uses energy (metabolism), affects heart rate, body temperature, digestion, and muscle function. T3 also plays a role in regulating the production of other hormones such as multiple androgens (Testosterone, DHT), it inhibits production of stress hormones (Cortisol, Adrenaline) and also up regulates expression of various growth factors (like IGF-1) which is why it helps you to grow taller. When you want a faster metabolism, you basically want more T3 (and of course less T4 and rT3 in relation to it but that's for later). Due to this there are a ton of pro-metabolic or Peaters taking synthetic/exogenous T3 because it ' helps your metabolism'. But since when have exogenous hormones been the solution? That's like taking TRT before fixing nutrition/lifestyle first. "But I tried everything to raise my T3 and supplementing it is the only thing that worked" Like always it is a matter of knowledge, yeah you've probably put hours and hours into optimizing your metabolism etc. But I assure you that I can get just as much or even more results in a matter of minutes. Why? Knowledge. The first step is to understand that T3 is not a Thyroid hormone at all, only 20% of T3 circulating in the body is produced in the Thyroid, the remaining 80% is synthesized in the Liver mostly, by the conversion of T4 (which is a Thyroid hormone) into T3. Since this stuff all happens in the Liver it's about time you look into your liver health. @Animuscle is one of the first to talk about how mineral balance is one of the most important things when it comes to T3 production, and how Cholestasis (a condition where the flow of bile from the liver to the duodenum is impaired.) is one of the biggest things that causes mineral misbalance in the liver. Mineral balance in the Liver is essential since that is where the conversion of T4 --> T3 occurs. T3 is created by removing the Iodine atom from T4. Causes of Cholestasis include excessive intake of heavy metals, PFAS, other toxins or even an excessive intake of essential nutrients (copper, iron, retinol) Disrupted digestion is also a problem, along with deficiencies in essential nutrients. But most of the time it's all these things combined together. "So to get my T3 up I need to restore my liver health?" Yes, this is exactly what it's about. "And to restore liver health I need to make sure bile flow isn't impaired anymore?" Yes "So how do I get my bile 'flowing' again?" Okay so essentially you need to do multiple things: 1. Ensure enough bile is produced 2. Reduce exposure to toxins 3. Clear the digestive system so the bile can actually leave the body 4. Increase amounts of thiol groups which can bind to the metals (Glutathione mainly) How to ensure enough bile is produced: Like always ensuring proper intake of various nutrients is important. - Taurine - Glycine - Phosphodatylcholine - Minerals (all except Iron and Copper) Then various 'bitters' can improve bile production through stimulation of the taste receptors. Bitters would include dandelion greens, arugula, chicory, artichokes, gentian root, wormwood, and citrus peel. In Sweden the 'Swedish bitters' are popular. It's an herbal infusion made with a mixture of numerous herbs, roots, seeds, and flowers including aloe, camphor, angelica root, saffron, senna leaves, manna, myrrh, rhubarb roots, zedoary roots, carline thistle roots, and theriac venezian. Single herbs such as Turmeric, Milk thistle and Ginger are also great. TUDCA (Tauroursodeoxycholic acid) is perhaps the best weapon in your arsenal, it's commonly used among bodybuilders to protect the liver against steroid use, besides that it's great at keeping liver enzymes low and has clinically been shown to treat Cholestasis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18435680/ Reduce exposure to toxins This shouldn't require an entire explanation, limit the amount of cooked seafood you consume (raw is better but take precautions against parasites), don't overdose on animal organs, don't use plastic stuff (no polyester clothing), get organic food, don't be exposed to industrial goods etc. Clearing out the digestive system Digestion is also not that hard to improve. The biggest mistake I see in digestion is when people consume the wrong foods in the same time window. You don't consume milk and meat in the same timeframe I am honest in this health space I see people combining the weirdest stuff in meals or even eating stuff at the same time which is just ridiculous. Liver and oysters Bone broth and milk Steak and milk And all in the name of 'nutrient density'. Your stomach now needs to digest two foods at the same time that take completely different steps, which inevitably leads to undigested food rotten in the gut. Getting the food that's stuck out of the gut can be done by following a simple short liquid fasting protocol or taking laxatives such as: - Prune or cherry juice - Senna leaf - Castor oil Increasing Thiol groups When we talk about thiol groups we are talking about antioxidants such as Glutathione and it's closely related brothers. these Thiol groups are in the bile and help bind heavy metals into the bile because the thiol groups contain a Sulfur atom which ha an affinity to heavy metals. Tools to increase Glutathione/Thiol-groups: - Glycine and taurine (again) - Raw milk - Extremely low doses of alcohol (hormetic effect) - Minerals (Silica, Molybdenum, Manganese, Selenium) ------------------------------------------------------- When you did all this and start to clear out all the waste due to an increase in bile flow you can start to see increases in T3/metabolism. Ofocurse I am not denying all the other stuff Ray Peat said regarding metabolism/T3 I am just stating that exogenous T3 is not the solution if u haven't tired it all (which u likely haven't) Reminder that this is not medical advice. A huge chunk of this information got introduced to me by @Animuscle so check him ASAP. Make sure you retweet and like this post if u found it helpful.
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READ THIS IF YOU WANT TO FIX YOUR GUT. If you have IBS, bloating, gas, poor bowel movements or brain fog, you NEED to see this. This is a comprehensive DEEP dive into fixing your digestive health:
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The first & most important thing to address is dysbiosis (“bad bacteria” in the gut) It will drive: ⬩Pain⬩Gas⬩Sensitization⬩Bloating⬩Food intolerances⬩Diarrhea⬩Poorly formed stools⬩Constipation⬩Acid reflux⬩& more
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2 easy and free ways to tell if you have dysbiosis: 1. Coated tongue in the morning (especially in the back) 2. Consistent foamy urine If these are prevalent along with other gut symptoms - you can bet dysbiosis is an issue. I go more into that here:
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You probably experience these things, but think nothing of it. Here are 5 "normal" signs that your health is deteriorating, + what causes them, & what to do about it:
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Stool testing can be useful, but the results are highly questionable. Ultimately the results will typically not have much impact on how you move forward. Plus, high quality ones can be quite expensive. There are exceptions, but this is the rule.
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Start with a low residue or low fiber diet that limits bacterial fermentation. All cuts & types of meat, eggs, seafood, dairy as tolerated (cottage cheese + Greek yogurt typically) Easily digestible carbs like fruit juices, cane sugar and honey.
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The foods everyone tells you to eat but are wrecking your digestion. FIBER - why it’s RUINING your gut, and CAUSING constipation:
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A low FODMAP diet can be effective if the problem is more upper GI (belching, upper bloating, lack of appetite). Keep polyunsaturated fats LOW (seed oils mainly). The fats in these oils are absolutely horrible for the gut. I've gone into that here:
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The NUMBER ONE food you need to eliminate to heal your gut. SEED OILS - Why they are destroying your digestion:
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Avoid food additives: added iron, colors, gums, dyes, etc. If you don’t recognize an ingredient, then it’s best to avoid it. These additives disrupt the mucus layer, foster a pathogenic bacterial load, and drive inflammation. More on that here:
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THIS might just be causing your gut problems. The FDA has swept these under the rug for decades. We’re now waking up to the harms of these so-called “safe” ingredients, added to nearly every commercial food. Let’s talk about it⬇️
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As your gut begins to heal, the more you should expand the diet over time. ⬩Fruit⬩Well cooked potatoes / rice⬩Cooked grains (sourdough)⬩Well cooked vegetables⬩ You don't want to have a restrictive diet long term, as this can backfire and limit your progress.
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In general - over or under-eating will make things worse. Listen to your body. You also want to eat a diet that is enjoyable. Eating foods you don’t think are tasty and that you don’t want to eat measurably impairs your digestion:
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Enjoy your meals, it is essential for good digestion. In 1922, Dr. Walter Alvarez stated: ⬩Digestion is faster if food is palatable ⬩Digestion is slower when the food was thought to be disgusting ⬩Animals and people had slower digestion if being fed vs eating on their own.
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ANTIMICROBIALS are a huge part of fixing gut dysbiosis. Very low dose, safe antibiotics can be an absolute life saver. I know a lot of people don’t like to hear this, but using at a microdose & duration is incredibly powerful. Just easy to overdo it.
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Some natural antimicrobials: ⬩Oregano oil⬩Allicin (garlic/onion)⬩Mastic gum ⬩Pau D'Arco⬩Rosemary⬩Thyme⬩Activated charcoal⬩Wormwood⬩Camphor⬩Carrot⬩Berberine⬩Vitamin D⬩Vitamin K2⬩Zinc⬩Lactoferrin⬩
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One herbal protocol that was studied for SIBO. 2 capsules each of proprietary blends (you can get these online) FC Cidal + Dysbiocide or Candibactin-AR + Candibactin-BR, 2x a day for 4 weeks. Equivalent to standard antibiotics in terms of effectiveness.
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PROBIOTICS: I wouldn't start with these if the problem is really bad, but the closer you get back to normal, the more important they become. ⬩Antimicrobial/anti-biofilm effects ⬩Essential for gut immunity ⬩Enhance gut motility ⬩Can metabolize food components
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There are a few key types of probiotics: 1. Lacto/Bifido blends 2. S. Boulardii 3. Spore based probiotics There are more, and each has shown effectiveness in their own right.
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The keys to success using probiotics seem to be: 1. Using multiple strains / types 2. Consistency & duration - 2 months is a good starting point 3. Taking with antimicrobials - counterintuitive but works better Fermented foods can also be good.
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GUT MOTILITY is VITAL for fixing digestion. If you don't: ⬩Greater bacterial fermentation ⬩More inflammation from food lingering ⬩More gas production, retention (bloating) Some hallmarks of gut problems are slowed motility & greater fecal mass.
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Some tools to enhance gut motility: ⬩Coffee⬩Cascara⬩Triphala⬩Raw carrot⬩Mushrooms⬩Mastic gum⬩ More on mastic here:
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A POWERFUL DIGESTIVE HEALING TOOL EVEN FOR IBS AND IBDs! MASTIC GUM: HOW IT PROTECTS THE GUT! THREAD
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A HUGELY underrated & important factor for gut health (specifically motility) is the circadian rhythm. This controls the gut’s immune system, motility, enzyme secretion, and more. People with disrupted rhythm’s are at around double the risk of getting IBS.
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KEYS to a robust circadian rhythm for optimal gut health: ⬩Consistent sleep / wake times ⬩Sunlight exposure to the eyes (especially early morning) More on that here:
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You WILL NOT have good digestion… without addressing this first. The key to relieving your indigestion, constipation, and bloating may be where you least expect it. Let’s talk about it:
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Gut motility is largely governed by the vagus nerve - the main nerve of the "rest and digest" system. The primary neurotransmitter of the vagus nerve is acetylcholine, and its synthesis is supported by: • Choline • B1 • B2 • B5 • B9 • B12 • Glycine • Creatine •
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Other ways to support the vagus nerve: ⬩Pregnenolone⬩Progesterone⬩Carnosine⬩Butyrate⬩Humming⬩Acupressure points⬩Breathing practices⬩Sunlight⬩Maintaining circadian rhythm⬩Grounding⬩ More on grounding here:
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The best thing you can do for your health that no one is talking about. You’ll be sleeping like a baby, reducing your stress, and crushing inflammation. Literally touch grass. Why GROUNDING is the missing link to your optimal health:
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Near complete resolution of inflammation within an hour of grounding. Literally just by putting your feet on the earth (grass or soil).
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STRESS will destroy digestion. ⬩Worsens gut immunity - allowing for dysbiosis ⬩Slows motility (but can also cause diarrhea) ⬩Impairs energy production ⬩Directly drives inflammation More on that here:
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Stress DESTROYS your gut more than anything. 1. During stress, CRH is released from the brain. This hormone travels to the gut, and directly causes: • "Leaky gut" - which exposes bacteria / food components to the body, driving inflammation. • Serotonin release - a primary mediator of symptoms like bloating, sensitivity, lack of appetite, etc. Carbohydrate, pregnenolone & progesterone are tools to help lower the release of CRH. 2. Stress worsens immunity. Chronic stress: • Depletes sIgA, an antibody in the gut that prevents adhesion & inflammation • Shrinks the thymus gland, a primary immune organ where immune cells develop. • Directly suppresses & kills immune cells This all leaves us susceptible to pathogenic bacterial overgrowth, which: • Produce gas, leading to pain & bloating • Drive serotonin production Vitamins A, D, C, and zinc are the primary nutrients for supporting immunity. 3. Stress weakens digestion Stress has been shown to lower the production of: • Digestive enzyme • Stomach acid • Bile acid All of which are obviously vital for actually breaking down & absorbing the food. Stress ALSO screws up motility. The vagus nerve is one of the primary parasympathetic or "rest & digest" nerves in the body. One of its primary functions is to support the proper contractions of the digestive system. This ensures that the food gets moved along properly to prevent physical irritation. It also ensures that food doesn't stick around long enough to get overly fermented by bacteria. Digestive enzymes can be directly supplemented, stomach acid can be aided with Betaine HCl, and Bile acids can be supported with taurine / glycine or TUDCA. 4. Stress increases estrogen Cortisol is known to increase the conversion of androgens into estrogens via the aromatase enzyme. Women are more susceptible to conditions like IBS, especially during points in the cycle with higher estrogen to progesterone ratio. Androgens, especially DHT, have been shown to protect against the sensitivity & pain in the gut, while estrogen causes it. Estrogen ALSO up-regulates serotonin production, by causing the degranulation of immune cells called mast cells. These cells also produce histamine and other proteases that can lead to symptoms. Tools to lower / oppose estrogen: ‣ Saturated fat ‣ Vitamin A ‣ Vitamin D ‣ Vitamin E ‣ Progesterone ‣ Aspirin ‣ Vitamin B2 ‣ White button mushrooms ‣ Insoluble fiber (raw carrot) ‣ Naringin, naringenin, apigenin (citrus fruits)
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SEROTONIN (the "happy hormone") is the PRIMARY cause of digestive problems. Here's how (and what to do it about it): Bloating, gas, pain, diarrhea, constipation, general discomfort, sensitivity, histamine problems can ALL be directly caused by serotonin. Like serotonin acts
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Deficiencies of pretty much any nutrient can cause stress, but the most noteworthy anti-stress nutrients IMO are: ⬩Magnesium⬩Vitamin D⬩Carbohydrate⬩Salt⬩Potassium⬩Vitamin C Vitamin D specifically is often low in IBS, and supplementing is therapeutic.
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Excess estrogen can also wreck gut function. Women are more susceptible to IBS, especially during points in the cycle with higher estrogen ratio. Androgens, especially DHT, have been shown to protect against the sensitivity & pain in the gut, while estrogen causes it.
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Estrogen ALSO causes the degranulation of immune cells called mast cells. These cells also produce histamine and other proteases that can lead to symptoms. The levels of these cells are elevated in conditions like IBS. More on histamine here:
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If you have chronic bloating and gut pain, this is for you. This is A KEY culprit wreaking havoc on your gut that your doctor won’t even think about. Here’s how it’s tearing up your insides (and what to do about it):
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YOU MUST ADDRESS THIS TO FIX YOUR GUT This “happy hormone” is the primary driver of digestive problems. I found that out the hard way. Here’s what I’ve learned, how I lowered it and how you can do the same:
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Tools to lower / oppose estrogen: ⬩ Saturated fat ⬩ Vitamin A ⬩ Vitamin D ⬩ Vitamin E ⬩ Progesterone (most important)⬩ Aspirin ⬩ Vitamin B2 ⬩ White button mushrooms ⬩ Insoluble fiber (raw carrot) ⬩ Naringin, naringenin, apigenin (citrus fruits) ⬩Calcium D-Glucarate⬩
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If your metabolism sucks, good luck digesting anything. You need energy for: ⬩Stomach acid⬩Digestive enzyme secretion⬩Motility⬩Immunity⬩Maintaining bacterial balance⬩ The gut is extremely energy demanding.
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Some keys to enhancing energy production: ⬩Thyroid optimization / supplementation⬩B vitamins⬩Copper⬩Limiting polyunsaturated fats This is only scratching the surface, but thyroid health seems to be a low hanging fruit for many.
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The ultimate supplement to boost your metabolism: THYROID HORMONE - A complete guide 1. Symptoms you may be hypothyroid Just to name a few: • ALWAYS being tired • Feeling COLD, especially at the extremities • Slow / lethargic speech • Stubborn weight gain • Poor mood • Puffy features: cheeks, love handles, general water retention • Gynecomastia (man boobs) • Muscular weakness • Dry skin and hair • Anxiety • Hair loss • Always being sick Digestion is particularly responsive to thyroid hormone. • Constipation or diarrhea • Nausea • Bacterial overgrowth • Reflux are all common in hypothyroidism. Thyroid hormone is: ⬨ Key for gut regeneration, healing ⬨ Pro-motility ⬨ Vital for producing digestive enzymes ⬨ Required for producing stomach acid ⬨ Critical for gut immunity, gut barrier 2. Why labs are often misleading TSH is the primary (and often only) metric a doctor will test for hypothyroidism. A lower TSH should be indicative of higher thyroid hormone secretion, but it doesn't tell the full story. For starters, TSH can be lowered by: • Infection • Trauma • Cortisol • Adrenaline • Caffeine • Fever So a low TSH alone cannot rule out hypothyroidism. The standard TSH reference range is also WAY too lenient (up to 5). TSH >2 has been associated with: • Heart disease • High cortisol Thyroid hormones: • T4 (inactive) • T3 (active, pro-metabolic) • Reverse T3 (anti-metabolic) can also be measured in the blood, but this doesn't tell the full story either. These hormones must be transported through the blood, enter their target cells, and attach to the specific proteins in the cells that facilitate their actions. Not as simple as thyroid in blood = thyroid activity. Values of the “free” T3 and T4 can be misleading as well. Thyroid hormones do not need to be "free" to exert their effects on various tissues, contrary the current medical dogma. I still think testing can often be helpful, but you can certainly be hypothyroid while your labs look good on paper. 3. Diagnostics An underarm temperature measured first thing in the morning, leaving the thermometer under the arm for 10 minutes to equilibrate, should start be >97.8°F. Lower temperatures are highly indicative of hypothyroidism. This was the gold standard thyroid test (along with aforementioned symptoms) that was successfully used to treat thousands of hypothyroid people before blood tests. You can have “ideal” thyroid lab values yet be at the temperature of a hibernating bear. A healthy resting pulse averaged 85 beats per minute, though Dr. Ward Dean has suggested between 65-75 is a good range. If you eat carbs can and feel more tired and have lower temperature and pulse rate, this indicates a reliance on the stress hormones and a lack of thyroid function. The response of the Achilles tendon when tapped was another assessment tool. In a well-functioning thyroid, the foot would swing back energetically due to quick muscle relaxation. but a slow, controlled return motion indicated potentially sluggish energy status, often a sign of hypothyroidism. High cholesterol is another sign of hypothyroidism, while thyroid supplementation normalizes it. 4. NOT supplementing thyroid is unnatural Consuming thyroid gland is as natural and "ancestral" as it gets. Paleo researchers have stated that we probably consumed lots of thyroid gland throughout human history: "the shift from scavenging towards hunting... would have increased thyroid gland consumption by hominins and thereby exogenous thyroid exposure." "these Homo forebears started consuming small animals, such as amphibians, birds, and reptiles. This prey was consumed whole, and the animals’ thyroid glands thus provided a significant amount of thyroid hormone to their hominid predators." "Nevertheless, tissues and organs (including thyroid glands) are commonly consumed by the primary hunters" In fact, thyroid gland used to be in common foods like ground beef up until the mid 80s. It is only recently when we stopped eating the whole animal, including the thyroid gland! 5. Using natural desiccated thyroid (NDT) Desiccated thyroid comes from the thyroid glands of pigs or cows, and is the traditional way of supplanting thyroid hormones. A grain (60 mg) is the unit of measurement for supplementation, containing ~40 mcg T4 + ~10 mcg T3. A starting dose of a half grain is reasonable, and should be continued for 2-4 weeks before adjusting. The hormones take around this long to stabilize. As you use NDT, you should consistently track: 1. Morning temperature 2. Symptoms Once you get to >97.8°F and symptoms resolve, the correct dose has been found. The brand matters a lot. Many products seem to be unreliable, or outright useless. That’s definitely been my experience. I’ve tried numerous products over the last few years. I'll link below the thyroid product I have been using recently for myself and with clients. I would take it with food to slow the absorption, or even split into multiple doses with meals. I prefer at dinner. While some may require full replacement (4 to 5 grains), others find relief with as little as 15 mg (quarter grain). Broda Barnes observed that his patients often required about two grains of thyroid to alleviate hypothyroid symptoms, occasionally needing more. If you experience • Too fast of a heart rate • Palpitations, • Anxiety, • Overheating • Fatigue • Shaky feelings then you might have taken too much thyroid. The amount taken should be reduced or discontinued entirely. Effects of over stimulation should resolve in a few hours. This type of response can also indicate low cholesterol or an issue with liver function, two systems that the thyroid depends on to do its good. You may also need more nutrients, as the increased metabolic rate demands more resources. Eat your liver, egg yolks, and oysters. Many people who should be candidates for supplementation find that thyroid does nothing for them, no matter how much they take. In my experience, this always seems to be tied to an issue with the gut. I would try to address this first. Or, you just may not need it at all. You may need to address other factors. Of course, supplementing thyroid is not the ONLY way to improve thyroid function, but it seems like an appropriate strategy when other factors have been addressed.
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Something NOBODY talks about but is important to consider is SEROTONIN. You WILL have excess gut serotonin if you have these issues. It directly drives: ⬩Nausea⬩Pain⬩Sensitivity⬩Diarrhea⬩Bloating⬩Loss of appetite⬩ and more.
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Serotonin is primarily the result of dysbiosis and gut irritation. Some tools that can directly lower serotonin: ⬩Ginger⬩Lysine⬩Vitamins A & D⬩Zinc⬩Cyproheptadine⬩Benadryl⬩Zofran (Ondansetron)⬩Famotidine⬩ A deep dive on gut serotonin here:
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YOU MUST ADDRESS THIS TO FIX YOUR GUT This “happy hormone” is the primary driver of digestive problems. I found that out the hard way. Here’s what I’ve learned, how I lowered it and how you can do the same:
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INFLAMMATION is what directly facilitates a lot of these symptoms. The breakdown of the intestinal barrier, or "leaky gut," is a common underlying theme in all digestive problems that drives inflammation.
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Everything mentioned above plays a key role in driving or managing inflammation and the intestinal barrier, but some good foods to directly target it: ⬩Gelatinous meats / bone broth (glycine + hydroxyproline)⬩Raw milk⬩Orange juice⬩
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The most incredible healing food on the planet has been BANNED. It is a godsend for digestion, prevents allergies, lowers inflammation and even improves cognition. Why RAW MILK is a superfood:
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LACTOFERRIN is a Godsend for gut issues. ⬨ Repairs gut barrier ⬨ Bolsters iron absorption (unabsorbed iron is a serious problem for the gut) ⬨ Antibacterial ⬨ Anti-diarrheal ⬨ Anti-nausea ⬨ Reduces abdominal pain ⬨ More on lactoferrin below.
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LACTOFERRIN: A “miracle” supplement for your gut. 1. Lactoferrin is a powerful gut anti-inflammatory Lactoferrin was known to prevent and even cure cancer in the digestive tract of animals. A research group decided to apply this in humans. Patients given 3 grams of lactoferrin had their colon tumors slow in growth significantly. A 22 year old young man with severe Crohn’s disease caught wind of these results. He just moved to the United States and had lost access to the hefty medications he was on. He decided to try 1 gram of lactoferrin daily for himself. Cured. Lactoferrin at just 100 mg/day helped in Crohn’s disease, decreasing levels of the inflammatory markers IL-6 and hepcidin. One trial showed that 3 grams of lactoferrin per day resulted in 50% fewer incidences of diarrhea in just 2 weeks. 2. Any digestive symptom - lactoferrin can help Lower doses of lactoferrin are still a godsend for severe digestive symptoms. Another study showed lactoferrin at 600 mg daily diminished nausea, diarrhea and abdominal pain. One report of children who consumed lactoferrin at 100 mg / day showed a reduction in vomiting and gut inflammation. 3. Lactoferrin is antibacterial, antifungal and regulates iron Lactoferrin is critically important for its regulation of IRON. While iron is of course essential, it is a double edged sword. Unabsorbed free iron, which we are exposed to so much in today's food and in disease, directly causes inflammation and bacterial overgrowth in the gut. Lactoferrin is critical for chelating and ENHANCING intestinal absorption of iron. Lactoferrin acts as an iron transporter and thus REDUCES oxidative damage in the gut's nervous system. Think of iron literally rusting on your most vital tissues: lactoferrin is there to PREVENT this. It also boosts the expression of the famous BDNF in the gut, which allows the gut’s nervous system to regenerate properly. These gut based nerves are responsible for perceiving digestive symptoms, as well as numerous regulating motility which is impaired in digestive distress. But the ultimate root cause of these digestive conditions is typically bacterial. Lactoferrin has potent antibacterial effects, in part by binding with free iron. This deprives more pathogenic bacteria of this essential growth element, while actually providing iron to some commensal bacteria which have lower iron requirements. Lactoferrin also has direct antimicrobial properties by disrupting bacterial cell membranes. It also increases the activity of serine protease, and antimicrobial peptides like RegIII𝛾, enzymes which shred up bacteria. Lactoferrin has even been found to be effective against a variety of Candida species, an infamous fungus that causes gut and systemic infections in humans. 4. Lactoferrin heals the structure of the gut Lactoferrin is essential for both the creation and the differentiation of the intestinal epithelial into all of the cellular subtypes necessary to keep the gut functioning properly. Disruptions in the gut epithelial barrier can lead to antigens entering the area just underneath these cells, triggering the release of a variety of cytokines and contributing to intestinal inflammation. This is a phenomenon seen in EVERY digestive disease, and many other conditions seemingly unrelated to the gut. If you suffer from bloating, gut pain, loose stools or poor bowel habits, or issues like poor sleep, mood and skin problems, you can bet that this process is involved. HOWEVER, lactoferrin contributes to MAINTAINING the intestinal epithelial barrier and has immunomodulatory properties, which are both critical functions in protecting the gut mucosal immune system. Lactoferrin has been shown to support intestinal barrier integrity by upregulating tight junction protein expression and protecting the intestine from bacterial infections. I cannot stress enough how important this is. This is the most prevalent mechanism in any digestive condition you can think of, and lactoferrin can help prevent and heal it! 5. Lactoferrin calms the immune system Lactoferrin could be a viable solution to addressing lactose intolerance. It promotes the production of key digestive enzymes that break down lactose and sugar. If you seem to react poorly to a myriad of normal foods (skin reactions, loose stools, diarrhea, brain fog, etc), then lactoferrin could be the solution. We have various immune cells that are constantly sampling components of the gut to recognize the normal while weeding out pathogens. But this process can become impaired and our immune systems can become overactive, mounting unwarranted inflammatory responses, & driving tons of different digestive symptoms and intolerances to otherwise normal foods. However, lactoferrin influences immune cells to become more tolerant, and less inflammatory, preventing various gut symptoms. Essentially, it helps your immune system properly differentiate between what should and shouldn’t require inflammation. Secretory IgA is an immune component that serves a PIVOTAL role in gut health. It binds to pathogenic bacteria and other antigens from the environment and prevents them from causing inflammation. sIgA is known to get depleted during times of stress, and its absence tends to result in inflammatory problems in the gut. However, lactoferrin supplementation has been shown to INCREASE sIgA production in the gut, supporting our immunity and protecting us from bacterial overgrowths and infections that can wreak havoc on our gut health. Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are another critical mediator of intestinal inflammation, sensing various bacterial components in the gut like endotoxin. These receptors are elevated in the gut of people with IBS and inflammatory bowel diseases, yet lactoferrin has been shown to REDUCE their expression, leading to subsequent quelling of inflammation. 6. What is lactoferrin? Lactoferrin is a protein that is found mainly in MILK, at its highest concentrations in colostrum, the milk the mother produces when lactation first begins. This milk needs to be incredibly enriched in regenerative components for the offspring to survive and develop at this most crucial period. Bovine colostrum has been consumed for millennia for its God-like medicinal properties. Even Cleopatra was said to use it as it was seen as an immortal ingredient. 7. How to use it Therapeutic doses range from 100 mg up to 3 grams of lactoferrin daily. Makes sense to start at the lower end and gradually increase, though it is very safe so trying higher doses can be an option. Of course you can also get it from bovine milk (20-200 mg/L) or colostrum (2g/L), especially when raw, but the amount is variable and it can be tough to consume enough to hit the therapeutic targets. Human milk is even higher in lactoferrin, if you're really adventurous. I'll link the supplement we use with clients below, it's been such a key to our success!
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Another excellent tool is GLUTAMINE: ⬨ Improves small intestinal metabolism ⬨ Prevents dysbiosis ⬨ Anti-inflammatory ⬨ Repairs intestinal barrier ⬨ Improves abdominal pain / bloating /nbowel movements ⬨ A deep dive on using glutamine here:
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A cheap, easy and powerful tool for healing your gut. For bloating, distention, brain fog and more, the answer might just be GLUTAMINE. Here’s why, and how to use it for maximal digestive benefit:
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Sodium butyrate is another hidden gem for reducing gut inflammation. ◇ Supports gut energy production ◇ Anti-inflammatory ◇ Increases mucus production ◇ Increases antimicrobial peptides ◇ Increases gut motility ◇ Clinical benefit in IBD + IBS.
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Researchers have called it the guardian of the gut. It is a godsend for IBS, Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis and even colon cancer. Why BUTYRATE might be your key optimal digestion + gut health:
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There are tons of other supplements you can add to further support the gut. My point is not to take everything here at once, but to try to hit all angles for a comprehensive approach. Mix & match. Experiment. You will find a combo that works.
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Over the years, these tools have helped me and those I have worked with REVERSE digestive issues. 16 SUPPLEMENTS TO HELP HEAL YOUR GUT (and how to use them):
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Many of these principles & symptoms also apply to fungal overgrowths (like candida). Some antifungals that can help with candida: ⬨ Methylene Blue ⬨ Flowers of sulfur ⬨ Pau D'arco ⬨ Niacinamide ⬨ Aspirin ⬨ Oregano oil ⬨ Rosemary ⬨ S. Boulardii ⬨ Coconut oil ⬨ Raw honey ⬨ The pharmaceutical route (nystatin or fluconazole) can be effective here, too. One thing about fungal overgrowths is that they LOVE estrogen, they thrive on it. This is why fungal UTIs are common in women, especially pregnant women. Focusing on combating estrogen will be absolutely vital - see above. The prevailing notion is that carbs should be reduced during fungal overgrowth, though I don’t think this is true. Sure, carbs & sugars may serve as fuel for these organisms, but they also fuel our immune system’s capacity to get rid of excessive fungi.
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Parasites are also a noteworthy cause of gut issues. Signs you might have a parasite: • Digestive issues • Chronic fatigue • Skin issues • Muscle / joint pain • Anemia • Itchiness • Grinding teeth • Insomnia ESPECIALLY if these symptoms manifest more in the middle of the night (1-3 AM) Wormwood is a good natural option here. A short course of an antiparasitic like albendazole or ivermectin is also very low risk and effective for parasitic infections.
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All of these different variables interact. Inflammation drives gut dysbiosis + vice versa. Poor metabolism drives inflammation + vice versa. Dysbiosis will drive serotonin + vice versa. Poor motility will increase stress + vice versa. You need to focus on EVERYTHING to heal.
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If you want to improve how attractive you look - increase your thyroid hormone (T3). This hormone can: -Lower puffiness and fat of your face -Give you thicker,darker lashes and eyebrows Thyroid hormone is known as the beauty hormone. Here's how you increase it. 🧵:
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Maximizing your natural production of thyroid will help you become lean and energetic in a healthy way. T3 and T4 are the center of thyroid hormones that will improve the quality of your life dramatically.
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5 side effects of hypothyroidism (low thyroid): - Hair loss - Losing the outer part of eyebrow - Fat gain - Swelling -Cold hands and feet
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In this thread, I’m going to show you how to increase your thyroid hormones and I’m going to start with the simple and easy things you can do on a daily basis Then I’m going to go over a few supplements and herbs you can use to boost T3 - please enjoy!
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1. Eat healthy fats I’m not talking about canola oil, avocado oil, sunflower oil or any other vegetable, seed or nut oil. I’m talking about fats that are high in saturated fat. Fat sources such as beef, buffalo,lamb, goat, dairy, coconuts and eggs.
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The fats found in these sources will have the greatest thyroid boosting effect, because saturated fatty acids (SFAs) are positively associated with thyroid Whereas polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in oils will lower thyroid hormones
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2. Maximise sleep Sleep is the most important thing you can do for your health,health, recovery, muscle growth, brain, etc. Studies shows that accumulative sleep loss, sleeping less than 7 hours per night repeatedly, lowers T3 and increases cortisol.
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A few tips to improve sleep are: -Sleep in a completely dark room. Get blackout curtains. -Sleep in a completely quiet room. -Block blue light at night.
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3. Lower stress Stress is incredibly common these days and seems almost impossible to avoid Chronic stress is very harmful to the body and will lower T4 and T3 production A negative cycle which we don’t want.
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A few simple ways to destress are: -Take a walk somewhere, ideally in nature or somewhere with less pollution -Get your posture right - Hunching over and maintaining low power poses lowers testosterone,T3 and increases cortisol -Ensure your blood sugar stays balanced
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4. Use natural products Chemical products, including hand soap, shampoo, shaving cream, aftershave, deodorant, lotion, and others, often contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals. Instead use coconut oil bar soap, a natural bar soap which can be used for washing your body and hair
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5. Get plenty of sunlight Bright light exposure improves T4 uptake into cells, which reduces hypothyroid symptoms. Bright light has also been shown to decrease rT3, which means that thyroid hormone uptake into the cells is increased - which is a good thing.
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6. Enjoy some coffee Coffee drinkers have a lower incidence of thyroid disease Dr Ray Peat also said: "Caffeine has remarkable parallels to thyroid and progesterone, and the use of coffee or tea can help to maintain their production, or compensate for their deficiency"
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7. Avoid inhibitory foods Certain foods can negatively impact thyroid hormone production, particularly when consumed on a low-iodine diet. -Soy -Foods high in goitrogens (Brocolli, Kale) -Turnips
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8. Take Black Seeds In just 8 weeks, 2 grams of Nigella sativa seed powder (Black seed) lead to significant reductions in BMI, IL-23 levels, TSH, and anti-thyroid peroxidase (anti-TPO), while also elevating serum T3 levels.
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Black seed is also famously known as the “cure for every disease except death”
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9. Copper A copper deficiency has been shown to lead to low thyroid hormone levels in rams Excellent dietary sources of copper include beef liver, cocoa and oysters
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In summary: -Eat healthy fats and carbs (fruits) -Lower stress -Live an active lifestyle under sunlight -Fix vitamin and mineral deficiencies with foods -Supplement if needed Doing all these things CONSISTENTLY will increase T3 and transform how you look AND feel for the better
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If you'd like to learn even more about increasing T3 naturally for easier weightloss and to look better, check out my free article: https://substack.com/@questmoosa/note/p-155688268
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@BartBaker Should help - lowers oxidative stress of the thyroid gland- that with thyroid massages can prove beneficial
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@booomyz Wow , excellent results - the difference in thyroid levels is very noticeable for you - in only 11 months aswell- what was your process to reduce the antibodies?
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@JayCampbell333 Cheers Jay
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@ApolloZens appreciate it brother
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@Celtics_PRam Fixing the fundamentals is more important than supplements - taking supplements when getting 3 hrs of sleep a day is not as beneficial.
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GREY HAIR isn't inevitable, it's a sign of aging that you can prevent or even reverse. The science of what causes it, and what you might be able to do to about it:
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Hair is gets its color from MELANIN - a chemical pigment our bodies produce. No matter what your hair color is, some form of melanin is going to give it that color. The process of creating melanin starts with the dietary amino acid TYROSINE. The conversion of tyrosine into the forms of melanin requires: ➡ Tyrosine ➡ Copper ➡ Zinc ➡ Iron ➡ Vitamin C ➡ Vitamin B9 If you are low on ANY of these, you are likely to get grey hair.
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The synthesis of melanin shares a common pathway with the synthesis of dopamine in a lot of ways. I've written on how to optimize for dopamine synthesis below.
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If you want high energy, pleasure, motivation and vivid dreams, you want more DOPAMINE. Here is the FULL COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE on optimizing it with nutrition & lifestyle. (bookmark this one, it’s long):
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In fact, supplying L-DOPA can actually recolor hair. L-DOPA is an intermediate in dopamine (& melanin) synthesis, and can also be found in the legume Mucuna Pruriens naturally.
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Copper is low in people with grey hair. Likely due to copper's role in the enzyme tyrosinase, which helps produce melanin for hair color. Iron can actually be high in these cases, despite its deficiency also contributing to greying, which I will explain in a bit.
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The more grey the hair - the lower the copper, calcium and iron. This should be the absolute priority for prevention. Copper foods: chocolate, liver, oysters, shellfish Iron: red meat Calcium: dairy, fish bones The role of calcium is a bit ambiguous but grey hair is consistently associated with osteopenia - a bone condition.
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Another study showed that vitamin D is also often low in people with grey hair. Vitamin D: ◇ Supports differentiation of stem cells into melanin producing cells ◇ Anti-stress ◇ Anti-inflammatory These are super important for maintaining hair color.
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More on how vitamin D works, its benefits and how to get enough here:
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The FREE vitamin that NO ONE gets enough of. WAY beyond preventing colds, it enhances brain function, crushes stress and massively improves energy. Let's talk about the multifaceted benefits of VITAMIN D:
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HOW HAIR GREYS: The most common reason for grey hair is the depletion of the cells that produce melanin (melanocytes). Melanocytes and their stem cells can be killed or stop proliferating due to several factors, and focusing on these is the KEY 👇
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Grey hair can driven by hypothyroidism. Thyroid issues are common in people with premature greying. For more on thyroid support, see below.
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The key to unlocking your metabolism, mood, energy and gut health is sitting under your tongue being ignored by your doctor. This is the ULTIMATE AND COMPLETE GUIDE TO THYROID HEALTH so you can optimize it:
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Hypothyroidism grays hair - thyroid hormones reverse it. Preserving melanocytes (+ their stem cells), along with copper utilization requires lots of ENERGY. Thyroid hormone can restore melanin production. For more on thyroid supplementation, see below
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The ultimate supplement to boost your metabolism: THYROID HORMONE - A complete guide 1. Symptoms you may be hypothyroid Just to name a few: • ALWAYS being tired • Feeling COLD, especially at the extremities • Slow / lethargic speech • Stubborn weight gain • Poor mood • Puffy features: cheeks, love handles, general water retention • Gynecomastia (man boobs) • Muscular weakness • Dry skin and hair • Anxiety • Hair loss • Always being sick Digestion is particularly responsive to thyroid hormone. • Constipation or diarrhea • Nausea • Bacterial overgrowth • Reflux are all common in hypothyroidism. Thyroid hormone is: ⬨ Key for gut regeneration, healing ⬨ Pro-motility ⬨ Vital for producing digestive enzymes ⬨ Required for producing stomach acid ⬨ Critical for gut immunity, gut barrier 2. Why labs are often misleading TSH is the primary (and often only) metric a doctor will test for hypothyroidism. A lower TSH should be indicative of higher thyroid hormone secretion, but it doesn't tell the full story. For starters, TSH can be lowered by: • Infection • Trauma • Cortisol • Adrenaline • Caffeine • Fever So a low TSH alone cannot rule out hypothyroidism. The standard TSH reference range is also WAY too lenient (up to 5). TSH >2 has been associated with: • Heart disease • High cortisol Thyroid hormones: • T4 (inactive) • T3 (active, pro-metabolic) • Reverse T3 (anti-metabolic) can also be measured in the blood, but this doesn't tell the full story either. These hormones must be transported through the blood, enter their target cells, and attach to the specific proteins in the cells that facilitate their actions. Not as simple as thyroid in blood = thyroid activity. Values of the “free” T3 and T4 can be misleading as well. Thyroid hormones do not need to be "free" to exert their effects on various tissues, contrary the current medical dogma. I still think testing can often be helpful, but you can certainly be hypothyroid while your labs look good on paper. 3. Diagnostics An underarm temperature measured first thing in the morning, leaving the thermometer under the arm for 10 minutes to equilibrate, should start be >97.8°F. Lower temperatures are highly indicative of hypothyroidism. This was the gold standard thyroid test (along with aforementioned symptoms) that was successfully used to treat thousands of hypothyroid people before blood tests. You can have “ideal” thyroid lab values yet be at the temperature of a hibernating bear. A healthy resting pulse averaged 85 beats per minute, though Dr. Ward Dean has suggested between 65-75 is a good range. If you eat carbs can and feel more tired and have lower temperature and pulse rate, this indicates a reliance on the stress hormones and a lack of thyroid function. The response of the Achilles tendon when tapped was another assessment tool. In a well-functioning thyroid, the foot would swing back energetically due to quick muscle relaxation. but a slow, controlled return motion indicated potentially sluggish energy status, often a sign of hypothyroidism. High cholesterol is another sign of hypothyroidism, while thyroid supplementation normalizes it. 4. NOT supplementing thyroid is unnatural Consuming thyroid gland is as natural and "ancestral" as it gets. Paleo researchers have stated that we probably consumed lots of thyroid gland throughout human history: "the shift from scavenging towards hunting... would have increased thyroid gland consumption by hominins and thereby exogenous thyroid exposure." "these Homo forebears started consuming small animals, such as amphibians, birds, and reptiles. This prey was consumed whole, and the animals’ thyroid glands thus provided a significant amount of thyroid hormone to their hominid predators." "Nevertheless, tissues and organs (including thyroid glands) are commonly consumed by the primary hunters" In fact, thyroid gland used to be in common foods like ground beef up until the mid 80s. It is only recently when we stopped eating the whole animal, including the thyroid gland! 5. Using natural desiccated thyroid (NDT) Desiccated thyroid comes from the thyroid glands of pigs or cows, and is the traditional way of supplanting thyroid hormones. A grain (60 mg) is the unit of measurement for supplementation, containing ~40 mcg T4 + ~10 mcg T3. A starting dose of a half grain is reasonable, and should be continued for 2-4 weeks before adjusting. The hormones take around this long to stabilize. As you use NDT, you should consistently track: 1. Morning temperature 2. Symptoms Once you get to >97.8°F and symptoms resolve, the correct dose has been found. The brand matters a lot. Many products seem to be unreliable, or outright useless. That’s definitely been my experience. I’ve tried numerous products over the last few years. I'll link below the thyroid product I have been using recently for myself and with clients. I would take it with food to slow the absorption, or even split into multiple doses with meals. I prefer at dinner. While some may require full replacement (4 to 5 grains), others find relief with as little as 15 mg (quarter grain). Broda Barnes observed that his patients often required about two grains of thyroid to alleviate hypothyroid symptoms, occasionally needing more. If you experience • Too fast of a heart rate • Palpitations, • Anxiety, • Overheating • Fatigue • Shaky feelings then you might have taken too much thyroid. The amount taken should be reduced or discontinued entirely. Effects of over stimulation should resolve in a few hours. This type of response can also indicate low cholesterol or an issue with liver function, two systems that the thyroid depends on to do its good. You may also need more nutrients, as the increased metabolic rate demands more resources. Eat your liver, egg yolks, and oysters. Many people who should be candidates for supplementation find that thyroid does nothing for them, no matter how much they take. In my experience, this always seems to be tied to an issue with the gut. I would try to address this first. Or, you just may not need it at all. You may need to address other factors. Of course, supplementing thyroid is not the ONLY way to improve thyroid function, but it seems like an appropriate strategy when other factors have been addressed.
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Grey hair is primarily driven by OXIDATIVE STRESS. This is the process where free radical production outpaces our antioxidant support. People with premature grey hair have higher markers of oxidative stress: ➮ High MDA ➮ Low glutathione ➮ Low superoxide dismutase
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The amount of oxidative stress is directly proportional to how bad the greying of the hair is.
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Grey hair follicles have poor antioxidant support. These follicles have worsened free radical scavenging activity - they are worse at preventing the oxidative stress that ultimately prevents pigmentation. They also have higher markers of DNA damage from oxidative stress.
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In fact, dropping hydrogen peroxide (which contributes to oxidative stress) on hair follicles can literally make the hair grey. This is in part due to the accumulation of methionine sulfoxide, which prevents pigment producing enzymes from working properly.
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Grey hairs have less antioxidant support. How can you support the antioxidant system? ☆ Vitamin E ☆ Vitamin C ☆ B1 ☆ B2 ☆ Selenium ☆ Copper ☆ Zinc ☆ NAc ☆ Glycine ☆ Taurine ☆ Red / near infrared / sun light ☆ Foods rich in these nutrients (liver, oysters, meat, gelatinous foods) ☆ Foods rich in flavonoids (fruits, whole juices, coffee, chocolate) ☆ Edible mushrooms (ergothioneine) ☆ Plenty of carbohydrates ☆ Avoid polyunsaturated fat (seed oils) like the plague
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High iron can actually contribute to oxidative stress, driving hair greying, while low iron can cause it from nutrient deficiency. Iron is a somewhat confusing double edged sword, but I've covered it (and the benefits of reducing it) more here
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Antioxidants can reverse grey hair. Luteolin is a natural antioxidant found in fruits & vegetables like citrus, apples, carrots, onions etc. Both oral and topical administration or it re-colored the hair.
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Antioxidant blends reverse grey hair, regenerate melanocytes. This was using a topical lotion of a blend of antioxidants, and substantial improvements were seen in hair color. The antioxidants also preserved the melanin producing cells and their capacity to synthesize melanin.
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Rosemary oil blend reverses grey hair by >50%. An anti-inflammatory / antioxidant herb, this topical serum dramatically reduced the severity of greying hair over a few months. Focus on these, your melanocytes will thank you, and your hair will be colored.
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Antioxidants clinically reverse grey hair. Here, a multiple antioxidant blend again nearly cut in half the severity of hair greying.
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Inflammation is a driver of grey hair. Inflammatory pathways inhibit the genes that are needed to produce melanin for hair color. Anti-inflammatories like: • Aspirin • Taurine • Pregnenolone/progesterone • Red light • Glycine etc should be explored.
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STRESS drives grey hair. We have nerves that connect to hair follicles. The sympathetic nervous system directly drives the depletion of hair-pigment producing cells. If you want to control your stress, you HAVE to check out the thread below.
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High cortisol, anxiety, and can’t sleep? This is for you. This is the ULTIMATE GUIDE to STRESS - the signs, the biological mechanisms and what to do about it:
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Stress (adrenaline + noradrenaline) also kills melanocyte stem cells.
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Analyses have shown that when stress over a lifetime accumulates past a certain point, the hair grays.
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High dose vitamin B5 can reverse premature grey hair. Potentially because B5 is needed to synthesize steroids that oppose the stress response. Cells that multiply at a high rate also need lots of B5.
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PABA can reverse grey hair. I have no experience with it, but PABA was once known as vitamin B10. Older reports show that megadosing PABA can reverse grey hair.
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IGF-1 prevents hair greying. IGF-1 is a growth factor released alongside insulin. It helps to combat the oxidative stress that causes grey hair. It also supports hair growth in general.
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Finally, it's important to consider that pigmentation only happens to hair that is in the growth phase. Thus, fostering hair growth in general should be protective.
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GREY HAIR driven by nutrients, thyroid Low B12 and hypothyroidism are closely tied to premature hair greying. B12 - animal foods (oysters, meat, milk, organs) Thyroid support - see below
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The ultimate supplement to boost your metabolism: THYROID HORMONE - A complete guide 1. Symptoms you may be hypothyroid Just to name a few: • ALWAYS being tired • Feeling COLD, especially at the extremities • Slow / lethargic speech • Stubborn weight gain • Poor mood
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The thyroid controls everything: • Mental clarity. • Energy and mood. • Weight and metabolism. When it fails, your whole body suffers. Here's everything you need to know about thyroid health: 🧵
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1. What is your thyroid? It's the master control centre for your metabolism. Think of it like the thermostat of your body: • Too high = you get anxious & weak • Too low = you get fat & tired • Just right = you feel amazing
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2. Why most people are struggling: Their thyroid is destroyed by: • Toxic environment • Processed foods • Chronic stress • Poor sleep & they have no idea.
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3. Signs your thyroid is messed up: • Cold hands & feet • Can't lose weight • Hair falling out • Always tired • Depression • Brain fog A couple of these sound familiar? Then you might have a problem with yours.
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4. The thyroid killers you need to avoid: • Seed oils • Excessive soy • Fluoride water • Processed sugar • Chemical cleaners • Factory farmed meat Your grandparents didn't deal with this stuff.
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5. Foods that heal your thyroid: • Wild caught fish • Sea vegetables • Grass-fed beef • Pastured eggs • Quality salt • Brazil nuts Real food = real results.
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6. When to get medical help: If you're doing everything right but still: • Feel exhausted • Can't lose weight • Brain fog won't lift Get your thyroid checked. Don't let doctors tell you your labs are "normal" if you feel terrible.
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Here's the truth: • Your thyroid wants to function. • Your body wants to be healthy. • Your metabolism wants to work. But you have to give it what it needs.
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If you want to improve how attractive you look - increase your thyroid hormone (T3). This hormone can: -Lower puffiness and fat of your face -Give you thicker,darker lashes and eyebrows Thyroid hormone is known as the beauty hormone. Here's how you increase it. 🧵: https://t.co/xG39vqfV2K
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Maximizing your natural production of thyroid will help you become lean and energetic in a healthy way. T3 and T4 are the center of thyroid hormones that will improve the quality of your life dramatically.
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Your body tells a story, one of low thyroid hormone (T3): - Dry skin: Low T3 - Hair loss: Low T3 - Thinning eyebrows: Low T3 - Acne: Low T3 - Always tired: Low T3 - Cold hands and feet: Low T3 https://t.co/Tt7BGWY5Ug
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In this thread, I’m going to show you how to increase your thyroid hormones and I’m going to start with the simple and easy things you can do on a daily basis Then I’m going to go over a few supplements and herbs you can use to boost T3 - please enjoy!
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1. Eat healthy fats I’m not talking about canola oil, avocado oil, sunflower oil or any other vegetable, seed or nut oil. I’m talking about fats that are high in saturated fat. Fat sources such as beef, buffalo,lamb, goat, dairy, coconuts and eggs. https://t.co/K9LFCbNj9s
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The fats found in these sources will have the greatest thyroid boosting effect, because saturated fatty acids (SFAs) are positively associated with thyroid Whereas polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in oils will lower thyroid hormones
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2. Maximise sleep Sleep is the most important thing you can do for your health,health, recovery, muscle growth, brain, etc. Studies shows that accumulative sleep loss, sleeping less than 7 hours per night repeatedly, lowers T3 and increases cortisol.
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A few tips to improve sleep are: -Sleep in a completely dark room. Get blackout curtains. -Sleep in a completely quiet room. -Block blue light at night. https://t.co/JGC8aOs3RQ
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3. Lower stress Stress is incredibly common these days and seems almost impossible to avoid Chronic stress is very harmful to the body and will lower T4 and T3 production A negative cycle which we don’t want.
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A few simple ways to destress are: -Take a walk somewhere, ideally in nature or somewhere with less pollution -Get your posture right - Hunching over and maintaining low power poses lowers testosterone,T3 and increases cortisol -Ensure your blood sugar stays balanced https://t.co/y4gTPAKlV0
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4. Use natural products Chemical products, including hand soap, shampoo, shaving cream, aftershave, deodorant, lotion, and others, often contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals. Instead use coconut oil bar soap, a natural bar soap which can be used for washing your body and hair
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5. Get plenty of sunlight Bright light exposure improves T4 uptake into cells, which reduces hypothyroid symptoms. Bright light has also been shown to decrease rT3, which means that thyroid hormone uptake into the cells is increased - which is a good thing.
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6. Enjoy some coffee Coffee drinkers have a lower incidence of thyroid disease Dr Ray Peat also said: "Caffeine has remarkable parallels to thyroid and progesterone, and the use of coffee or tea can help to maintain their production, or compensate for their deficiency"
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7. Avoid inhibitory foods Certain foods can negatively impact thyroid hormone production, particularly when consumed on a low-iodine diet. -Soy -Foods high in goitrogens (Brocolli, Kale) -Turnips https://t.co/5SYAESpDP0
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8. Take Black Seeds In just 8 weeks, 2 grams of Nigella sativa seed powder (Black seed) lead to significant reductions in BMI, IL-23 levels, TSH, and anti-thyroid peroxidase (anti-TPO), while also elevating serum T3 levels. https://t.co/I0EW7IsoeB
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Black seed is also famously known as the “cure for every disease except death”
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9. Vitamin B1 Vitamin B1 lowers serotonin and this will automatically increase thyroid hormone (T3) , allowing you to get darker and thicker eyebrows. Vitamin B1 is also rapidly depleted during stress which rapidly increases your requirements for this vitamin. https://t.co/Fj4MHXAeMw
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10. Vitamin E Vitamin E is an estrogen antagonist in high doses (400-800IU) and it’s very effective at lowering prolactin - which in turn helps with thyroid function and hairgrowth.
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11. Copper A copper deficiency has been shown to lead to low thyroid hormone levels in rams Excellent dietary sources of copper include beef liver, cocoa and oysters
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Thyroid hormone (T3): The cure for obesity? Balancing thyroid hormone (T3) lowers fat and swelling of your face Before and after increasing thyroid hormone: https://t.co/aykL8cl8uU
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Before and after a 95% CARB diet (anti-stress, pro -thyroid): https://t.co/xTMJRdj58b
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In summary: -Eat healthy fats and carbs (fruits) -Lower stress -Live an active lifestyle under sunlight -Fix vitamin and mineral deficiencies with foods -Supplement if needed Doing all these things CONSISTENTLY will increase T3 and transform how you look AND feel for the better
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Hashimoto's Hypothyroid..."You Want To Talk About A Pandemic?...We Have A Pandemic Of Medicating Organs In The Body That Have Done Nothing Wrong." The Only Guarantee If You're On Thyroid Medication Is That Your Dosage Will Increase. Why?...Because You're Killing The Thyroid. The 3 Part Protocol I Used To Heal My Thyroid 8 Years Ago. I Got Off Of Big Pharma's Payroll...A Patient Cured Is A Customer Lost. 1⃣ Adopt The Diet: A Ketogenic Carnivore Diet provides the framework & building blocks to heal & reverse hypothyroidism. The thyroid requires abundant protein with all of the bioavailable nutrients that animal sourced foods provide. Consume at least 1 gram of protein per pound of ideal body weight. The thyroid cannot heal on subclinical protein intake. Structure the diet around ruminant meat of beef, bison, venison, etc. Include an abundance of eggs, low mercury seafood, pork & poultry if tolerated. This is the source of the healing methylated natural B vitamins for thyroid T4 that is responsible for 80% of thyroid hormone production. Saturated animal fat is also required for optimal thyroid function. Consume & cook with butter, ghee, tallow, suet, lard & duck fat. Unrefined mineral salt is a must for the trace minerals that the thyroid requires. Focus on hormone production thru weightlifting, not cardio...as cardio further depletes adrenal & thyroid function. 2⃣ Eliminate Anti-Thyroid Foods: There are many foods that are Goitrogens...these are harmful to thyroid health & function. These are the vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts & seeds that cause a goiter, when the thyroid is starved of the iodine it requires to function & make thyroid hormone. Wheat/Gluten, Grains, Soy, Nuts & Seeds, Potatoes, Legumes, Cruciferous Vegetables & Certain Fruits contain thyroid harming Lectins, Oxalates, Goitrogens, Phytic Acid & Saponins. (article linked below) All of these plant anti-nutrients block absorption of iodine & it's required cofactors...the thyroid will never heal if these continue to be in the daily diet. If you are dairy intolerant or dairy sensitive, dairy should be eliminated as well. The gut inflammation that occurs will hinder key nutrient absorption & prohibit thyroid healing. 3⃣ Supplements For Optimal Thyroid: Iodine: Every cell in the body requires iodine & we no longer get enough from our soil or food. The thyroid alone uses 6 mg each day & the rest of the body uses an additional 4 mg each day. Lugol's 2% Iodine drops is the easy way to supplement. Iodine has required cofactors that must be in the diet or in supplement form: Methylated B Vitamins, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, Tyrosine & Copper. Make sure your ketogenic carnivore diet has ample supply of these nutrients &/or add grass fed beef organs or freeze dried beef organ supplement capsules. Prioritize natural daily sun exposure for D assimilation & hormone production &/or red light therapy. Magnesium Glycinate or Threonate is required as a cofactor for Vitamin D assimilation. Sweat therapy &/or Sauna to detoxify the body from anti-nutrients in the Eliminate category. This protocol healed my Hypothyroidism in 12 months in 2018. I slowly eliminated all of the supplements in 2022, while getting abundant nutrition in 150-200 grams of protein each day & the same or higher grams of saturated animal sourced fats. Prioritizing red meat & fish(Iodine & Selenium) & grass fed beef organ supplements & magnesium glycinate maintains thyroid healing. Let me know in the comments or thru DM if you have any questions or concerns about any part of the protocol. I will gladly answer any & all questions! 👇Low Carbohydrate Diet Reverses Hashimoto's👇 https://ec.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/ec/13/5/EC-23-0477.xml 👇Iodine & Selenium Required To Heal Hashimoto's👇 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4005265/ 👇Foods That Harm The Thyroid To Eliminate👇 https://discover.grasslandbeef.com/blog/7-foods-that-harm-the-thyroid/ Speaker: Gary Brecka, human biologist
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The thyroid controls everything: • Mental clarity. • Energy and mood. • Weight and metabolism. When it fails, your whole body suffers. Here's everything you need to know about thyroid health: 🧵
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1. What is your thyroid? It's the master control centre for your metabolism. Think of it like the thermostat of your body: • Too high = you get anxious & weak • Too low = you get fat & tired • Just right = you feel amazing
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2. Why most people are struggling: Their thyroid is destroyed by: • Toxic environment • Processed foods • Chronic stress • Poor sleep & they have no idea.
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3. Signs your thyroid is messed up: • Cold hands & feet • Can't lose weight • Hair falling out • Always tired • Depression • Brain fog A couple of these sound familiar? Then you might have a problem with yours.
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4. The thyroid killers you need to avoid: • Seed oils • Excessive soy • Fluoride water • Processed sugar • Chemical cleaners • Factory farmed meat Your grandparents didn't deal with this stuff.
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5. Foods that heal your thyroid: • Wild caught fish • Sea vegetables • Grass-fed beef • Pastured eggs • Quality salt • Brazil nuts Real food = real results.
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6. When to get medical help: If you're doing everything right but still: • Feel exhausted • Can't lose weight • Brain fog won't lift Get your thyroid checked. Don't let doctors tell you your labs are "normal" if you feel terrible.
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Here's the truth: • Your thyroid wants to function. • Your body wants to be healthy. • Your metabolism wants to work. But you have to give it what it needs.
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The thyroid controls everything: • Mental clarity. • Energy and mood. • Weight and metabolism. When it fails, your whole body suffers. Here's everything you need to know about thyroid health: 🧵
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1. What is your thyroid? It's the master control centre for your metabolism. Think of it like the thermostat of your body: • Too high = you get anxious & weak • Too low = you get fat & tired • Just right = you feel amazing
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2. Why most people are struggling: Their thyroid is destroyed by: • Toxic environment • Processed foods • Chronic stress • Poor sleep & they have no idea.
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3. Signs your thyroid is messed up: • Cold hands & feet • Can't lose weight • Hair falling out • Always tired • Depression • Brain fog A couple of these sound familiar? Then you might have a problem with yours.
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4. The thyroid killers you need to avoid: • Seed oils • Excessive soy • Fluoride water • Processed sugar • Chemical cleaners • Factory farmed meat Your grandparents didn't deal with this stuff.
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5. Foods that heal your thyroid: • Wild caught fish • Sea vegetables • Grass-fed beef • Pastured eggs • Quality salt • Brazil nuts Real food = real results.
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6. When to get medical help: If you're doing everything right but still: • Feel exhausted • Can't lose weight • Brain fog won't lift Get your thyroid checked. Don't let doctors tell you your labs are "normal" if you feel terrible.
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Decades ago, a doctor cured THOUSANDS from conditions they were told were unknown & incurable. The root cause? Hypothyroidism. No bloodwork. No scans. His diagnosis instead was based off of signs + symptoms. Here are the 10 most common ones he documented (& how he solved it):
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1. Weakness - in 98-99% of people with low thyroid. Thyroid hormones have important actions on muscle cells: ➞ Increase energy production ➞ Promote differentiation into mature muscle fibers ➞ Stimulates type II muscle fibers ➞ Multiplies mitochondria Without them, your muscles suffer, and you feel weakness.
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2. Dry / coarse skin - in 79-97% of people with low thyroid. Thyroid hormones (mainly T3) stimulate epidermal proliferation. With hypothyroidism, skin cells renew more slowly, leading to: ➜ Accumulation of dead skin cells ➜ Thickened stratum corneum (outer skin layer) Giving a rough, flaky, dull appearance.
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3. Lethargy - in 85-91% of people with low thyroid. The primary function of thyroid is to increase how much energy you produce. It goes into your mitochondria and helps them pump out more ATP in the oxidative phosphorylation process. Without enough, you'll feel low energy.
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4. Edema / swelling - 86-90% Low thyroid function can: ◈ Increase capillary permeability ➞ fluid leaks into tissues ◈ Reduce lymph drainage ➞ lymph swells up The puffy face is common in hypothyroidism.
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5. Being cold - in 89-95% of people with low thyroid. One of thyroid hormones' primary roles is to increase heat generation in the mitochondria of your cells. Dr. Barnes would routinely diagnose people with hypothyroidism on morning temperature alone. If for multiple mornings, the underarm temperature was <97.8 °F (36.6 °C) - the person would likely benefit from thyroid therapy
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6. Thick tongue - in 60-82% of people with low thyroid. Low thyroid hormone levels lead to reduced degradation of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs). These GAGs accumulate in interstitial tissues - including the tongue. These molecules attract water → non-pitting edema → tissue thickening.
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7. Coarse hair - in 75-76% of people with low thyroid. ↓ Thyroid hormone → ↓ metabolic rate in follicle cells ↓ Keratin production → weaker hair ↓ sebaceous gland activity → less oil → hair becomes dry and brittle Altered hair cycle → more hairs prematurely shift to telogen (resting phase). Hair loss is also common.
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8. Impaired memory - in 65-66% of people with low thyroid. The brain is the most energy intensive organ in the body. It requires it for producing neurotransmitters and forming strong synapses. Without enough thyroid hormone, the entire energy system ceases. Brain fog is one of the most common symptoms of hypothyroidism.
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9. Constipation - in 54-61% of people with low thyroid. Thyroid hormones regulate the activity of the nervous system, which extends into the gut and controls motility. If you're low on thyroid, this leaves you susceptible to: ➜ SIBO ➜ IBS ➜ Constipation ➜ Candida & more.
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10. Weight gain - in 59-76% of people with low thyroid. Dr. Barnes documented countless cases of people losing stubborn weight with thyroid therapy. Low thyroid function is the number 1 cause of a sluggish metabolism, and thus can cause you to put on weight easily.
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Now, how did he solve these issues? Dr. Barnes routinely used natural desiccated thyroid to solve these issues, which I've written about below on how to dose and use properly.
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The ultimate supplement to boost your metabolism: THYROID HORMONE - A complete guide 1. Symptoms you may be hypothyroid Just to name a few: • ALWAYS being tired • Feeling COLD, especially at the extremities • Slow / lethargic speech • Stubborn weight gain • Poor mood • Puffy features: cheeks, love handles, general water retention • Gynecomastia (man boobs) • Muscular weakness • Dry skin and hair • Anxiety • Hair loss • Always being sick Digestion is particularly responsive to thyroid hormone. • Constipation or diarrhea • Nausea • Bacterial overgrowth • Reflux are all common in hypothyroidism. Thyroid hormone is: ⬨ Key for gut regeneration, healing ⬨ Pro-motility ⬨ Vital for producing digestive enzymes ⬨ Required for producing stomach acid ⬨ Critical for gut immunity, gut barrier 2. Why labs are often misleading TSH is the primary (and often only) metric a doctor will test for hypothyroidism. A lower TSH should be indicative of higher thyroid hormone secretion, but it doesn't tell the full story. For starters, TSH can be lowered by: • Infection • Trauma • Cortisol • Adrenaline • Caffeine • Fever So a low TSH alone cannot rule out hypothyroidism. The standard TSH reference range is also WAY too lenient (up to 5). TSH >2 has been associated with: • Heart disease • High cortisol Thyroid hormones: • T4 (inactive) • T3 (active, pro-metabolic) • Reverse T3 (anti-metabolic) can also be measured in the blood, but this doesn't tell the full story either. These hormones must be transported through the blood, enter their target cells, and attach to the specific proteins in the cells that facilitate their actions. Not as simple as thyroid in blood = thyroid activity. Values of the “free” T3 and T4 can be misleading as well. Thyroid hormones do not need to be "free" to exert their effects on various tissues, contrary the current medical dogma. I still think testing can often be helpful, but you can certainly be hypothyroid while your labs look good on paper. 3. Diagnostics An underarm temperature measured first thing in the morning, leaving the thermometer under the arm for 10 minutes to equilibrate, should start be >97.8°F. Lower temperatures are highly indicative of hypothyroidism. This was the gold standard thyroid test (along with aforementioned symptoms) that was successfully used to treat thousands of hypothyroid people before blood tests. You can have “ideal” thyroid lab values yet be at the temperature of a hibernating bear. A healthy resting pulse averaged 85 beats per minute, though Dr. Ward Dean has suggested between 65-75 is a good range. If you eat carbs can and feel more tired and have lower temperature and pulse rate, this indicates a reliance on the stress hormones and a lack of thyroid function. The response of the Achilles tendon when tapped was another assessment tool. In a well-functioning thyroid, the foot would swing back energetically due to quick muscle relaxation. but a slow, controlled return motion indicated potentially sluggish energy status, often a sign of hypothyroidism. High cholesterol is another sign of hypothyroidism, while thyroid supplementation normalizes it. 4. NOT supplementing thyroid is unnatural Consuming thyroid gland is as natural and "ancestral" as it gets. Paleo researchers have stated that we probably consumed lots of thyroid gland throughout human history: "the shift from scavenging towards hunting... would have increased thyroid gland consumption by hominins and thereby exogenous thyroid exposure." "these Homo forebears started consuming small animals, such as amphibians, birds, and reptiles. This prey was consumed whole, and the animals’ thyroid glands thus provided a significant amount of thyroid hormone to their hominid predators." "Nevertheless, tissues and organs (including thyroid glands) are commonly consumed by the primary hunters" In fact, thyroid gland used to be in common foods like ground beef up until the mid 80s. It is only recently when we stopped eating the whole animal, including the thyroid gland! 5. Using natural desiccated thyroid (NDT) Desiccated thyroid comes from the thyroid glands of pigs or cows, and is the traditional way of supplanting thyroid hormones. A grain (60 mg) is the unit of measurement for supplementation, containing ~40 mcg T4 + ~10 mcg T3. A starting dose of a half grain is reasonable, and should be continued for 2-4 weeks before adjusting. The hormones take around this long to stabilize. As you use NDT, you should consistently track: 1. Morning temperature 2. Symptoms Once you get to >97.8°F and symptoms resolve, the correct dose has been found. The brand matters a lot. Many products seem to be unreliable, or outright useless. That’s definitely been my experience. I’ve tried numerous products over the last few years. I'll link below the thyroid product I have been using recently for myself and with clients. I would take it with food to slow the absorption, or even split into multiple doses with meals. I prefer at dinner. While some may require full replacement (4 to 5 grains), others find relief with as little as 15 mg (quarter grain). Broda Barnes observed that his patients often required about two grains of thyroid to alleviate hypothyroid symptoms, occasionally needing more. If you experience • Too fast of a heart rate • Palpitations, • Anxiety, • Overheating • Fatigue • Shaky feelings then you might have taken too much thyroid. The amount taken should be reduced or discontinued entirely. Effects of over stimulation should resolve in a few hours. This type of response can also indicate low cholesterol or an issue with liver function, two systems that the thyroid depends on to do its good. You may also need more nutrients, as the increased metabolic rate demands more resources. Eat your liver, egg yolks, and oysters. Many people who should be candidates for supplementation find that thyroid does nothing for them, no matter how much they take. In my experience, this always seems to be tied to an issue with the gut. I would try to address this first. Or, you just may not need it at all. You may need to address other factors. Of course, supplementing thyroid is not the ONLY way to improve thyroid function, but it seems like an appropriate strategy when other factors have been addressed.
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The product we typically use is this one https://lifegivingstore.com/grass-fed-beef-thyroid-natural-desiccated-thyroid-ndt/ref/10964/
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You also don't need to directly jump into desiccated thyroid off the bat. There are a number of other dietary + lifestyle factors that can help you up your thyroid function, which I've covered here:
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Decades ago, a doctor cured THOUSANDS from conditions they were told were unknown & incurable. The root cause? Hypothyroidism. No bloodwork. No scans. His diagnosis instead was based off of signs + symptoms. Here are the 10 most common ones he documented (& how he solved it):
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Healing your thyroid is the most powerful yet ignored health intervention. It can fix your brain fog, fatigue, and poor metabolism. But most people don't even know where to start... Here are 8 simple fixes to optimize your thyroid health: 1) Stop drinking tap water
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Avoiding environmental toxins, chemicals, and heavy metals is often overlooked. They can disrupt your thyroid and overall health. Instead, try natural cleaning products, filtering drinking water, and reducing exposure to plastics. Symptoms of low thyroid function:
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2) Proper iodine intake Iodine is vital for thyroid hormone synthesis. But make sure you are getting the proper amount, too much and too little can both cause problems. Some good sources: seaweed, fish, dairy, eggs, and iodized salt
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3) Selenium and zinc Both are essential for enzyme functions in thyroid hormone production and metabolism. Some sources of Selenium: Brazil nuts, seeds, legumes And zinc: whole grains, nuts, lean meats Here's why they're so important:
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Not everyone can get enough selenium via nuts and seeds (like me) So supplementing is a great alternative. Just make sure it's from a high quality and trusted source. Like this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079QSFDXK?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&campaignId=amzn1.campaign.Q4L088JVSO2&linkCode=tr1&tag=jakeglmnstore-20&linkId=amzn1.campaign.Q4L088JVSO2_1753371322874
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4) Monitor blood sugar Poor blood sugar control can interfere with hormone activity and increase inflammation. To keep blood sugar stable: - Eat foods with a low glycemic index - Manage portion sizes - Exercise
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5) Manage stress Chronic stress increases cortisol, which interferes with thyroid function. Yoga, meditation, deep breathing, or other relaxing hobbies can help. Here's how cortisol affects your thyroid:
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6) High quality sleep Sleep is the most ignored fix for thyroid and overall health optimization. It's key healthy hormone production and metabolic regulation. Most people need 7-9 hours per night.
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There's no "magic pill" for better sleep. (If there was I would've taken it by now) But I've found Magnesium Glycinate helps me relax and turn my brain off faster. If you want to give it a try, here's what I use: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C66C2QB8?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&campaignId=amzn1.campaign.36I61PRG5UJEB&linkCode=tr1&tag=jakeglmnstore-20&linkId=amzn1.campaign.36I61PRG5UJEB_1753371562423
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7) Regular exercise And of course, the basics: Physical activity helps regulate metabolism and hormone levels. And it supports immune and overall health.
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8) A balanced diet Focus on whole foods (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins) These will provide the vitamins and minerals needed for thyroid hormone production. Also make sure to minimize processed foods, refined sugars, and artificial additives.
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What are your thoughts on this list? How have you fixed thyroid issues in the past? Let me know down below. PS: This thread includes an affiliate link that pays commission and information that is not intended to prevent, diagnose or treat disease. Consult a licensed practitioner before starting any new health protocol.
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Sources: https://www.btf-thyroid.org/diets-and-supplements-for-thyroid-disorders https://thocc.org/about/news-press/news-detail?articleId=43329&publicid=395 https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12120-hypothyroidism https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/healthy-eating-for-a-healthy-thyroid https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4267409/
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If you have thyroid issues, you can cure them naturally. Most thyroid issues are secondary to other problems. Thus, if you find the root cause—there is a cure. Here are the absolute best ways to heal your thyroid:🧵
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The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the front of your neck. There are two types of thyroid problems: • Hypothyroidism • Hyperthyroidism Hypothyroidism is the underproduction of the thyroid hormones. Hyperthyroidism is the opposite—overproduction...
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From my experience treating thyroid issues, the common symptoms are: • Fatigue • Dry skin • Tiredness • Puffy face • Depression • Constipation • More sensitivity to cold Today, many people have thyroid problems, but these are often secondary to other issues.
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To solve thyroid issues, you must first understand their root cause and the underlying mechanism Hypothalamus is a master regulator which releases TRH—which instructs pituitary gland to release TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone). The thyroid then produces T4, which converts to the active form T3.
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When diagnosing the problem, most doctors only look at TSH, but it's important to consider the holistic view of the body. Harrower’s chart illustrates how the thyroid influences everything and how different glands interact. Grasp the big picture before finding the root cause ↓
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→ Let’s explore the first possible root cause ↓ The liver converts the thyroid hormones. T4 is inactive, and is activated through the liver, to make the active form T3. 80% of the thyroid function occurs through your liver. Thus, damaged liver may be one cause.
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→ Thyroid issues can also stem from gallbladder bile problems. Adequate bile production alleviates constipation, helps with bowel movements, and improves liver function—which is crucial since the liver converts 80% of thyroid hormones.
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→ The adrenals can impair thyroid function by triggering an autoimmune disease that causes the thyroid to attack itself. This often happens after a stressful event: • Graves (hyperthyroid) • Hashimoto’s (hypothyroid) In this case, you want to cure the autoimmune disease.
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In women, excess estrogen could be the problem If you experience heavy bleeding, cramping, or irregular periods—excess oestrogen may be blocking thyroid hormone receptors, preventing the thyroid from functioning properly. estrogen inhibits thyroid function. More estrogen = less thyroid activity
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If I were in your shoes, the first step I’d take would be to get bloodwork done (TSH, T4, T3) Next, I’d accurately interpret the results and identify the problem, whether: • Poor conversion • Faulty regulation • Thyroid tissue damage • Anything in Harrower’s chart Once that's done, it's time to restore thyroid function ↓
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1) Perform a liver detox Since 80% of the conversion from T4 to T3 occurs in the liver, it's crucial for it to function properly. I recommend these battle-tested supplements: • TRHC TUDCA • Raw Herbal Cleanse (no affiliation)
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2) When considering iodine supplementation, it’s crucial to determine whether you have an autoimmune issue. Taking iodine can worsen autoimmune diseases by increasing thyroid size and susceptibility to attacks. Iodine should be introduced only after the autoimmune response has been calmed.
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3) The next step is a gut reset, especially if you have a leaky gut. I can assure you it will greatly benefit not only your thyroid issues but also your overall health. For example: If you are low on T3—it’s a sign of an unhealthy gut flora and deficiency in Zinc and Selenium—which are necessary in conversion from T4 to T3.
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4) Avoid drinking tap water containing chlorine and fluoride. Change your water game by investing in quality water filters. Additionally, avoid allergens such as: • Soy • Corn • Wheat • Pasteurised dairy
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5) Eat natural and organic foods Pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides can all disrupt gut health, harm overall well-being, and lower T3 levels.
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True healing of thyroid is not the suppression of symptoms, but the addressing of the root cause and then giving your body the support it needs. Then it will perform miracles. The thyroid is like an orchestra, and all the players need to be in harmony for optimal health.
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Well, the @FDA is at it again! While blind to the mRNA shots and their harm, they are working to REMOVE dessicated thyroid medications from the market. Short thread on how this negatively impacts patients. https://www.fda.gov/drugs/enforcement-activities-fda/fdas-actions-address-unapproved-thyroid-medications
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The majority of doctors base thyroid management on getting the labs right--labs based on sick people--not optimization. They ignore patients who are tired, cold, gaining weight and hair shedding but instead say "Your labs are normal" https://t.co/eQE6LfIDar
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Most doctors don't run a thorough lab panel. A TSH is used for 'screening' in many. Maybe a Free T4 if they're fairly sophisticated. Almost never do I see a free T3 or reverse T3--the true correlates of symptoms from low functioning thyroid.
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Why does this matter? Optimizing thryoid changes patients lives. We have switched many from synthetics to dessicated thyroid--with a combination of T3 and T4, they get that energy bump directly. Many have lower reverse T3 over time. At @james_clinic we titrate to symptoms instead of labs.
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Did you know what TIME you get labs in relation to taking your meds matters also? Getting that lab panel late in the day or too early after taking meds may not be accurate. So, they adjust meds based on a moving, false target instead of resolving symptoms (the basis of all successful hormone optimization.)
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Why is the @FDA doing this? Reports of harm? From whom? About what? How did we investigate that. A med 1.5 million people take/year that has been around for over 100 years is a target? (Let's not forget the mRNA shots that were forced on MILLIONS of people with devastating side effects that just keep going and going)
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@james_clinic @FDA @DrMakaryFDA @RobertKennedyJr The war on healthy people and hormone optimization needs to end. I'm sure other patients on dessicated thryoid are like most of ours--happy, more energetic, losing weight, and feeling better than ever. What a crisis! (insert sarcasm)
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@james_clinic @FDA @DrMakaryFDA @RobertKennedyJr One must understand how the thyroid works to help patients manage. Here's a short guide developed by @fxmed https://t.co/wlpMaTT98T
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@Robert_Heitner8 @FDA It goes by symptoms, not labs. Elevated TSH is a sign your body wants more thyroid. I’d recommend a second opinion.
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@cdavlin3 @FDA I use the same one
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There's a 50% chance a parasite is in you right now. Here's everything you know about them & how to protect yourself. (🧵1/16)
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SIGNS of a parasite: - Bloating - Gas (especially after meals) - Constipation or diarrhea - Undigested food in stool - Brain fog - Anxiety or irritability - Fatigue - Iron-deficiency anemia - Weight loss or unexplained weight gain - Nutrient deficiencies despite eating well - Histamine intolerance - Food sensitivities - Frequent infections - Skin rashes or itching - Muscle or joint pain All of these symptoms can be indicative of, but are not exclusive to, parasites. The KEY indicators that should make you think parasite over other factors: ☆ Itchiness - especially your butt ☆ Symptoms worsening at night (1-3 AM) ☆ Worsening at full moons ☆ Symptoms appear after traveling (esp to southeast Asia, Africa, caribbean) ☆ Teeth grinding ☆ You see worms in your poop (2/16)
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Parasites are highly prevalent in mental + cognitive disorders. A new meta-analysis showed that people with mental health disorders have 2x higher odds of protozoan infection. ~25% infected overall. Up to 34% in neurodevelopmental + bipolar disorders. (3/16)
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And yes, estimates routinely put global parasite prevalence at around 3.5 billion people. The primary types are worms and protozoa. Ascaris lumbricoides (roundworm) ➜ 800M–1.2B Trichuris trichiura (roundworm/whipworm) ➜ 600M–800M Hookworms (Necator americanus, Ancylostoma duodenale) ➜ 500M–700M Entamoeba histolytica (protozoa) ➜ ~500M Giardia lamblia (protozoa) ➜ 200M–300M Other protozoa (Cryptosporidium, Blastocystis, etc.) ➜ 100M–300M (4/16)
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Even if you don't have any acute symptoms, parasites are still harming your health. Even if YOU don't know you have them, your body does. They can: ◇ Trigger inflammation in the brain ◇ Alter gut bacteria ◇ Increase leaky gut ◇ Drive neuroinflammation / brain cell death ◇ Steal nutrients & more. The optimal amount of parasites in your body is zero. (5/16)
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But how do you get exposed to parasites? Parasites cannot live on their own, they live by sucking the life out of other organisms, so if you get infected it'll be from another organism. ➜ Contaminated water ➜ Any other exposure to feces ➜ Unwashed produce ➜ Soil ➜ Undercooked seafood / meat ➜ Pets (dogs + cats) A lot of these are much less common in developed countries, so traveling to a less developed country is a common way to get exposed. Here's a brief guide on some of the most important ones and how you can get exposed⬇️ (6/16)
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Now, we're all constantly exposed to parasites. The question is, what makes one person susceptible to actually getting infected? One of the most important things is ensuring your physical barriers are set up for success, mainly your: ➠ Gut ➠ Skin ➠ Urethral / vaginal If these are impaired, parasites have free reign to enter your body and cause issues. Some important factors for maintaining it: ➥ Zinc, vitamins A & D (cell differentiation, antimicrobial) ➥ Vitamin C (collagen synthesis) ➥ Adequate butyrate production (tight junction proteins) ➥ Lysine (collagen cross linking) ➥ Collagen (constituent amino acids, peptides stimulate collagen production) ➥ Keeping the gut clean with healthy bacteria ➥ Reducing oxidative stress (which drives inflammation, disrupts tight junction synthesis) ➥ Keeping cortisol in check (CRH from HPA axis weakens barriers) (7/16)
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An interesting note is that parasites tend to accumulate lots of heavy metals. This means that heavy metal toxicity and parasitic infections often go hand in hand. Based on our experience with clients, we've seen that incorporating sufficient minerals, which can help displace heavy metals, results in excretion of parasites. (8/16)
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I wrote a master thread on understanding and detoxing from heavy metals below.
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The poisons WRECKING your health that your doctor doesn’t want to talk about. This is the COMPLETE GUIDE to TOXIC HEAVY METALS - how you get exposed, sick, and what to do about it:
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The gut microbiome is also vital for resistance to parasites. They're constantly interacting. Healthy microbes can suppress their growth and keep the gut barrier sealed, so parasites can't penetrate our defenses. Pathogens however can promote the hatching of their eggs, meaning they spread faster. In fact, antibiotics have been shown in certain instances to prevent egg hatching. (9/16)
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Serotonin also stimulates parasitic growth. Serotonin is mainly produced in the gut in response to irritation and pathogenic bacteria. More on that below. (10/16)
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YOU MUST ADDRESS THIS TO FIX YOUR GUT This “happy hormone” is the primary driver of digestive problems. I found that out the hard way. Here’s what I’ve learned, how I lowered it and how you can do the same:
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Here are a few of the master guides I've put together on each of these topics. Master gut health guide
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READ THIS IF YOU WANT TO FIX YOUR GUT. If you have IBS, bloating, gas, poor bowel movements or brain fog, you NEED to see this. This is a comprehensive DEEP dive into fixing your digestive health:
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Guide on keeping cortisol in check
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High cortisol, anxiety, and can’t sleep? This is for you. This is the ULTIMATE GUIDE to STRESS - the signs, the biological mechanisms and what to do about it:
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The thyroid is vital for proper immunity, including that against parasites. Master thyroid guide below.
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The key to unlocking your metabolism, mood, energy and gut health is sitting under your tongue being ignored by your doctor. This is the ULTIMATE AND COMPLETE GUIDE TO THYROID HEALTH so you can optimize it:
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Other issues can leave you susceptible to parasitic infection. For example, mycotoxins from mold can drive inflammation while simultaneously contributing to immune suppression, which can make it easier for parasites to invade. More on mold below.
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Parasites are highly circadian dependent. Most parasites have fluctuations in their activity + abundance throughout the day. Meanwhile, our own: ◇ Body temperature ◇ Immune cell populations ◇ Melatonin depend on the time of day as well. Maintaining a proper circadian rhythm ensures that these factors are peaking and dipping at their correct times. If your circadian rhythm is off, your body can't distinguish time of day, and your normal immune defenses are awry. The most important factors for the circadian rhythm are: ◇ Waking up and sleeping aligned with the sun ◇ Bright morning sunlight in the morning ◇ Keeping your sleep / wake times consistent ◇ Eating at the same times daily. (11/16)
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Another thing to understand with parasites is their life cycle, particularly for worms. As mentioned previously, worms lay eggs, and once these eggs hatch they are first larvae before fully grown worms. ➜ When eggs are laid, symptoms tend to flare (eggs are highly inflammatory) ➜ When they hatch, and larvae emerge, they tend to migrate, which can also lead to more symptoms Ironically, the fully developed adult worm, while being much larger, is when symptoms tend to be less noticeable. It is also in this adult phase that antiparasitics should be employed, as the eggs are much more resistant to them. The entire life cycle can take several weeks. So not only will you have symptoms cycling throughout the day due to the circadian rhythm, you'll also have them cycling week to week depending on egg status. These are key ways to know if you might have them. (12/16)
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TESTING FOR PARASITES: There are a few types of tests: ➜ Ova & Parasite (stool test, looks for eggs and mature parasites) ➜ Antigen testing (stool, highly sensitive) ➜ PCR (stool, highly sensitive) ➜ Antibody testing (less common, less reliable) While panels of multiple exist, each type of parasite has a test that identifies it best. Here's some of the most common ones⬇️ (13/16)
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There are also clues on standard / common blood tests that might be able to help identify parasites. The most common is likely high eosinophils, since these are the immune cells that primarily kill parasites. Here are some other signs, specific for certain parasites⬇️ (14/16)
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Finally, we have antiparasitics. Here are some of the natural tools often used, each specializing in different species. These are less powerful than pharma options, but are easier to obtain. (15/16)
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Here are the pharmaceutical options. It's important to remember for these and for natural options to dose around their life cycle (not while there are eggs). Sometimes, multiple doses are needed. Some of these (metronidazole) can act as antibiotics as well, something to keep in mind. (16/16)
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sources https://gutpathogens.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13099-024-00602-2 mental Long term impacts - even if no acute symptoms https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/13/8/608 steals nutrients, TLR, etc https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/immunology/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2022.1024998/full brain More on prevalence - breakdown of types https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8397551/ Types / exposure sources https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0893395223001229 What determines susceptibility (risk factors)? What environments do they like? Heavy metals https://www.cell.com/trends/parasitology/fulltext/S0169-4758(98)01358-1?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS0169475898013581%3Fshowall%3Dtrue https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0166445X11002980 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7476227/ Bacteria Bacteria needed for egg hatch - Abx prevent - other https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11356857/ serotonin https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6920103/ https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-11297-8 - morning lowers susceptibility https://sci-hub.se/10.1016/S0140-6736(68)91469-4
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@ImmuneNaturally that certainly sounds like it especially with the cyclic nature of symptoms
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Vagus nerve stimulation is the best way to rewire your brain from anxiety, soothe the nervous system, and increase your stress tolerance. Here’s everything you need to know about it: 🧵
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The vagus nerve is the longest cranial nerve connecting gut to the brain—branching into every major organ in between. It organises the parasympathetic nervous system and plays a role in heart rate, immune response, digestion, and overall mood.
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Chronic stress slowly strangles your vagus nerve function. Think of your vagus nerve as your body's "calm switch." But when stress becomes constant, this vital nerve loses its power to shift you from fight-or-flight into rest mode. The result? Weakened vagal tone.
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When chronic stress compromises your vagus nerve, your body loses its "off switch" for stress, leading to: • Racing heart • Elevated cortisol • Digestive chaos • Weakened immunity This can spiral into depression, anxiety, and disease. So, how to reset your vagus nerve?
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→ Firstly, train yourself to be calm in stressful situations (see this as flexing the muscle of winding down into "rest and digest" mode). This includes cold water therapy—which also actives the Mammalian Drive Reflex that is designed slow our body down when diving into water.
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→ Supplement with: • Sodium • Potassium • Magnesium (I personally take 140mg Magnesium Bisglycinate) These supplements support parasympathetic activation (rest-and-digest).
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→ Breathe slower and deeper Once you go deep into the breath—and experience sense of stability, safety, and centering—you can’t go back. My favourite techniques: • Forced exhales • Box breathing Breathe deeply and let it all go.
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→ Use your voice • Chant • Hum • Laugh • Gargle These activate your vocal cords which stimulate the vagus nerve.
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→ Massage and acupuncture These therapies directly stimulate your vagus nerve, sending powerful signals through your body to: • Activate deep relaxation • Lower cortisol levels • Switch on your recovery system Highly recommend getting a deep tissue massage weekly.
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Other methods: • Slow your cadence of speech • Go on long steady walks (calms the nervous system) • control breath in tough positions
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The vagus nerve reset helped me transform my health when doctors said recovery was impossible.
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Thanks for reading! If you want to take it further, consider reading my free article on boosting thyroid hormones (T3+T4): https://substack.com/@questmoosa/note/p-155688268?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=1yk85h
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Low metabolism, fat gain, chronic disease? It could be thyroid hormone deficiency. There is a whole-body system for delivering thyroid hormone to cells. A failure of any part causes hypothyroid symptoms - often resistant to standard treatment. Here's how that system works! 🧵 https://t.co/cQb8PdWcvD
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The hypothalamus releases TRH. TRH stimulates the pituitary gland to release TSH. TSH is what tells the thyroid to create and release thyroid hormones. Any problem with the hypothalamus and any factors that affect TRH output can lead to low thyroid hormone production. https://t.co/UqsMQXUZYO
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The pituitary gland releases TSH. TSH release is stimulated by TRH and thyroid hormones in the pituitary. TSH triggers the release of thyroid hormones from the thyroid. Low thyroid hormones increase TSH - and vice versa. A problem here shows up on tests as hypothyroidism. https://t.co/X91O28gx26
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Stimulated by TSH, the thyroid gland makes and releases thyroid hormones. But the TSH is not a perfect measure of thyroid hormone levels. TSH DROPS in stress and illness. TSH can be low while thyroid hormone (T3) levels are also low! T3 activation of cells is what matters. https://t.co/BaFwygt6v2
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There are two thyroid hormones: T3 and T4. But T3 is THE thyroid hormone. Low T3 activity in cells is THE cause of hypothyroid symptoms. T4 is converted to T3 throughout the body. T4 does not reduce hypothyroid symptoms unless it is first converted into T3. T3 is King. https://t.co/yxtpVpCAM3
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Thyroid hormones are transported in blood by TBG, TTR, and albumin. Binding to these proteins affects the "free" and "total" levels. Free hormones are more biologically active. These proteins help stabilize thyroid hormone levels and increase their half-life in the blood. https://t.co/nxpNk0oDfa
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The thyroid releases mostly T4. T4 is converted to active T3 in organs such as the liver and kidneys. This T3 shows up in the blood as it is transported elsewhere. However, a significant portion of our T3 is produced from T4 within cells, which is invisible to blood tests. https://t.co/4WGgqlFyZk
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T4 can also be converted to reverse T3 (rT3). Increased rT3 can mean less T3 is produced from T4. Higher rT3/lower T3 is triggered by "stress" - leading to hidden, cellular hypothyroidism. High rT3 may be a good indicator of intracellular conversion issues. https://t.co/zx24aICcgc
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T3 must activate cell nuclear receptors. This stimulates gene expression, metabolism, and body temperature and has a profound impact on most biological processes. T3 can be blocked by high levels of free fatty acids/PUFAS released in response to stress, among other things. https://t.co/isIWNHrnFD
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In summary, the thyroid system must deliver T3 to the nuclear receptors. TSH, T4, and T3 tests cannot rule clinical hypothyroidism. T4 can only work if the person is a super-converter - most aren't. Lifestyle stress is a very common cause of invisible low T3 activity. https://t.co/2RBslYNcUG
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That pattern can indicate hypothyroidism (low gland output) and low conversion. The root cause of both may be the same. Low T3 activity can cause pretty much any chronic disease. It causes heart failure, and outcomes are worse when T3 is lower. T3 is the most important factor for energy production. “energy and structure are interdependent, at every level” ... So you can see how deep the rabbit hole goes with thyroid and chronic disease. Iodine is essential - the “3” in T3 and the “4” in T4 refer to iodine count. Thyroxine (T₄) has four iodine atoms bound to its tyrosine-derived structure. Triiodothyronine (T₃) has three iodine atoms. But iodine deficiency is rare, and high doses in people with deficiency or thyroid issues (known or unknown) are risky.
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Too many with hypothyroidism resort to only taking: •Synthroid •Armour Thyroid •Levoxyl •Tirosint •Levothyroxine They don’t address the underlying root causes of their low functioning thyroid. THREAD
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Typically, patients will go to their doctor and have their TSH, T4 Total, T4 free, or T3 tested. Some combination will be low and out of range. They are then given a prescription and told to take it. However, 1 important question is never asked.
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What is causing the low functioning thyroid? If we can address the root causes, the body will start functioning like it should. It has an amazing ability to do so, when given the right environment.
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Let me cover the top 3 root causes I see that give patients a low functioning thyroid. •Fluoride •Deficient Iodine •Gut Dysfunction I’ll cover each below.
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FLUORIDE This seems to be the most controversial because so many have heard it is good for them & strengthens teeth. More and more research is being produced that this is not the case. And in fact, it is creating more health issues.
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In short, fluoride blocks the proper function of the thyroid and can actually be toxic. Prior to fluoride being added to water supplies, hyperthyroidism (too fast of a thyroid) was actually treated with fluoride to slow the thyroid down!
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Without re-hashing all the details, Dr. Izabella Wentz does a great job going into the details in this article on how fluoride affects the thyroid: https://thyroidpharmacist.com/articles/fluoride-and-your-thyroid/
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DEFICIENT IODINE Sufficient levels of iodine are crucial for the thyroid to function properly. The major thyroid hormones have iodine molecules as some of their key components.
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T4 has four iodine molecules attached to tyrosine (hence the “4”) T3 and T3 Reverse both have 3 iodine molecules attached to tyrosine (hence the “3”) If you want a visual, go here: https://vivo.colostate.edu/hbooks/pathphys/endocrine/thyroid/chem.html
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While there are certain supplements I encourage patients to take, iodine is not one of them. I think there is more potential for error/harm with iodine. That’s why I recommend getting iodine from whole, real food sources.
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8 Iodine Rich Food Sources: 1. Shrimp 2. Cod 3. Seaweed 4. Pink Himalayan or Sea Salt 5. Tuna 6. Egg Yolks 7. Plums 8. Lima Beans
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GUT DYSFUNCTION I write a lot about this because it effects so many health conditions and so many patients. If your gut is not working correctly, you can’t breakdown foods properly or absorb nutrients optimally.
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And unfortunately, what many consume actually perpetuates the 2 issues I see the most with gut dysfunction: •An Inflamed Gut •An Altered Gut Microbiome
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For food, you want to focus on consuming whole, real food 95%+ of the time. You want to focus on eating: •Meat •Seafood •Vegetables •Fruits •Nuts/Seeds •Healthy Fats
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The 3 biggest contributors to gut dysfunction are: •Refined Sugars •Seed Oils •Processed Grains Eliminate or greatly limit these.
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One of my favorite hypothyroid patients I helped guide was Amber. I love her story! She made this transformation: •After 3 children •Battling hypothyroidism •Finding out she was gluten intolerant https://t.co/h1aqMfa20H
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Amber wanted a holistic approach to weight loss. She was excited that I didn't have her do crash diets, protein shakes or pre-packaged meals. Instead, we used whole, real foods and helped rebuild her metabolism.
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I helped her focus on how her body was created and what worked best to optimize her metabolism in regard to food and exercise. That's when the weight started melting off.
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In addition to significant fat loss, she had these much-needed benefits: •Mind Became Much Clearer •Energy Increased Significantly
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This all began to happen when she started receiving proper fuel and nutrition to functionally improve her gut health & metabolism. Again, she addressed the root causes of the issue that ultimately led to her thyroid not functioning correctly.. This is key if you truly want to get well.
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Too many with hypothyroidism resort to only taking: •Synthroid •Armour Thyroid •Levoxyl •Tirosint •Levothyroxine They don’t address the underlying root causes of their low functioning thyroid. THREAD https://t.co/vy1cfOWxV1
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Light is the most effective treatment for Hashimoto’s ↓ TSH ↓ Waist ↓ Weight ↓ Antibodies ↓ Inflammation ↓ Medication use ↑ Thyroid hormone (T3) ↓ Structural abnormalities 47% no longer needed thyroid meds! But it has to be done correctly. Let’s look at the research 🧵
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A 2010 pilot study showed remarkable results with light therapy. ➥ T4 needs ↓ 60% ➥ 47% discontinued meds ➥ TPOAb ↓ 40% Two sessions per week for 5 weeks. Normal thyroid vascularization occurred in one quarter of the participants — signaling reduced inflammation and swelling.
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Light therapy for Hashimoto's: ➥T4 needs ↓ 60% ➥47% got off meds ➥TPOAb ↓ 40% ➥¼ achieved normal thyroid vascularization Increased vascularization usually reflects active inflammation and immune-mediated tissue injury, where lymphocytic infiltration and angiogenesis boost blood supply. When vascularization returns to normal, it often indicates reduced inflammatory activity or partial restoration of thyroid tissue. The treatment consisted of 10 sessions of near-infrared light therapy on the thyroid gland. Two sessions per week. The wavelength was 830 nm, and the power was 50 mW. "The punctual application was performed with a fluence of 70J/cm2 for 40 seconds at the point of application..." "In conclusion, these preliminary data imply that LLLT, a safe, cost-effective, and non-invasive procedure, is successful for improving thyroid function, reducing TPOAb levels,and increasing thyroid echogenicity. As a result, LLLT appears to promote a regeneration of the follicle structure and a reduction of the thyroid autoimmune response in patients with CAT-induced hypothyroidism." CAT (Chronic Autoimmune Thyroiditis) and Hashimoto's disease are closely related but not always identical - most cases of CAT are Hashimoto's type, but CAT can also describe other autoimmune thyroid conditions (for example, atrophic thyroiditis), which may or may not present with a goiter. Therefore, all Hashimoto's cases fall under CAT, but not all CAT cases are strictly classified as Hashimoto's. LLLT = low-level light therapy This research was a small pilot study conducted in Brazil and published in 2011. I will post more information on other studies later. PMID: 20662037
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A follow-up RCT confirmed—and expanded—those results. 47% came off thyroid meds. ➥ T4 needs ↓ 58% (avg) ➥ TPOAb ↓ 49% ➥ 95% reduced T4 ➥ 47% stopped T4 ➥ 95% ↑ echogenicity ↑ echogenicity = healthier thyroid tissue, less autoimmune damage—signs of healing.
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Light therapy in Hashimoto’s gets amazing results! ➥ T4 needs ↓ 58 % ➥ TPOAb ↓ 49 % ➥ 95.7 % ↓ or stopped T4 ➥ 47 % stopped T4 ➥ 40 % ↑ T4 dose in placebo group ➥ TgAb ↓ 54 % (not significant vs placebo) ➥ 95 % ↑ echogenicity Higher echogenicity indicates healthier thyroid tissue with less autoimmune damage, so an increase reflects improvement. This was a follow-up to the pilot study and also used a near-infrared light. The wavelength was 830 nm, and the power was 50 mW. 40 s per point; irradiance 17.68 W/cm²; fluence 707 J/cm². 10 sessions - 2 per week for 5 weeks. PMID: 22718472
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Light therapy for Hashimoto's: ➥T4 needs ↓ 60% ➥47% got off meds ➥TPOAb ↓ 40% ➥¼ achieved normal thyroid vascularization Increased vascularization usually reflects active inflammation and immune-mediated tissue injury, where lymphocytic infiltration and angiogenesis boost
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Compared to placebo, levo/T4 needs stayed lower for years after light therapy. But over time, med requirements crept back up. It’s not a one-and-done.
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Levo/T4 requirements remained reduced years after light therapy treatment, compared to the placebo group. Some of the benefits of light therapy for Hashimoto's are long-lasting. A 6-year follow-up of a human RCT found no long-term risk. Clearly, things worsened after stopping the treatment, but those treated were in significantly better shape than the people in the placebo group. Same protocol as before (830 nm near-infrared, 50 mW; 40 s/point; fluence 707 J/cm²; 10 sessions). "Conclusion. LLLT, by the methods described, has been shown to be safe for the treatment of hypothyroidism resulting from CAT." LLLT is light therapy. CAT is chronic autoimmune thyroiditis, which is usually Hashimoto's. PMID: 30532779
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Light therapy restores thyroid structure in Hashimoto's - possibly by reducing autoimmunity. In Hashimoto's, chronic inflammation and lymphocytic infiltration ( lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell) disrupt the normal follicular structure, often leading to reduced and
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Selenium, vitamin D, and iron (if deficient) can all improve Hashimoto’s. But light therapy blows them out of the water! Light therapy increased active thyroid hormone T3 by 50%+. Massive drops in thyroid antibodies: ➥ T3/T4 ratio ↑ 44% ➥ TPOAb ↓ 73% ➥ T4 needs ↓ 50%
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Light therapy crushes supplements in Hashimoto’s. ➥ T3 ↑ 54 % ➥ T3/T4 ratio ↑ 44 % ➥ TPOAb ↓ 73 % ➥ L-Thyroxin dose ↓ 50 % The human study pit light therapy plus supplements against supplements alone and the differences between groups and from baseline were huge in favor of light therapy. The supplements were vitamin D - which does help Hashimoto’s, selenium, which also helps, and iron, which will help if iron is deficient. The light was near-infrared 850 nm with 100 mW power. They did six sessions,two per day, over three days. This was a Turkish research group and the research was published in 2019. “The application of laser was made with the patient's neck extended. The boundaries of the thyroid gland were defined by ultrasound and eight target points (superior, mediolateral, inferior border of right and left thyroid poles, right and left side of isthmus) marked with a surgical pen. Stationary applications of low-level laser (28.57 J/cm?) were performed over the thyroid gland, which were nearly 1 cm apart from each other. Each application lasted for 20 sec and radiant energy was 2J, with the tip of the laser held in contact with and perpendicular to the skin. A total of six sessions were applied twice daily for a total of 3 days. The cumulative dose was 96J.” PMID: 32186976
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Levo/T4 requirements remained reduced years after light therapy treatment, compared to the placebo group. Some of the benefits of light therapy for Hashimoto's are long-lasting. A 6-year follow-up of a human RCT found no long-term risk. Clearly, things worsened after stopping
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Light therapy led to weight loss that continued for months— even without more treatment. Waist size dropped, too. ➥ Weight ↓ 6.8% ➥ Waist circumference ↓ 6.9% ➥ Hip circumference ↓ 3.0% ➥ Waist/Hip ratio ↓ 3.3%
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Three weeks of light therapy improves Hashimoto’s and helps with weight loss. ➥ TSH ↓ 76 % ➥ FT4 ↑ 130 % ➥ FT3 ↑ 57 % ➥ TPOAb ↓ 81 % ➥ TGAb ↓ 37 % ➥ Weight ↓ 6.8 % ➥ BMI ↓ 6.8 % ➥ Waist circumference ↓ 6.9 % ➥ Hip circumference ↓ 3.0 % ➥ Waist/Hip ratio ↓ 3.3 % Supplements were in both groups, and one group also got light therapy. Supplements in both groups consisted of selenium 100 mcg, and D3 was administered to those with levels below 40 ng/dL. The light was near-infrared at 820 nm with a power of 200 mW, for 20 seconds per point. The treatment consisted of six sessions, two per week, for three consecutive weeks. The research was done in Kosovo. Weight was reduced in the treatment group at 3 months and further at 6 months (second and third visits). PMID: 37623524
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Light therapy reduced thyroid volume—another marker of healing. In Hashimoto’s, immune cell buildup causes thyroid swelling. A smaller thyroid means less inflammation and structural recovery. 4× more people reached normal thyroid volume after treatment.
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Three weeks of light therapy result in long-term improvements in thyroid volume in patients with Hashimoto’s. ➥ TSH ↓ 60 % ➥ FT4 ↑ 75 % ➥ FT3 ↑ 32 % ➥ Anti-TPO ↓ 75 % ➥ Anti-TG ↓ 86 % ➥ Normal-range anti-TG ↑ 127 % ➥ Waist-to-hip ratio ↓ 6 % ➥ Thyroid volume ↓ 16 % ➥ Normal thyroid volume ↑ 4x (Comparing baseline to the timepoint with the greatest improvement.) In Hashimoto’s, the autoimmune white cell infiltration of the thyroid gland causes swelling, thereby increasing its volume. A reduction in volume in a swollen thyroid signals reduced inflammation and structural restoration. In this study, treatment was given for 3 weeks. The percentage of patients with normal thyroid volume increased from 17% before treatment to 62% at 3 months and reached 96% at 6 months. A year after the 3-week treatment began, 5 times more patients had normal thyroid volume than at the outset. The researchers used near-infrared light at 820 nm, with a power of 200 mW, in continuous mode, for 20 s per point at 8 points (32 J/cm² per point), twice weekly for three weeks. Vitamin D3 was administered to all patients with vitamin D levels below 40 ng/dL, and all patients received 100 µg of oral selenium daily. This was the same Kosovan research group that conducted the prior study. “Combining PBM (light therapy) with supplements may offer a more comprehensive treatment strategy for normalising TV (thyroid volume), preserving thyroid structure and function, and potentially delaying or preventing the progression of hypothyroidism, compared to supplements alone.” PMID: 40722630
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Hashimoto’s—also called chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis—involves lymphocytes invading the thyroid, driving inflammation and increased vascularization. Lymphocytes → inflammation → increased vascularization. Light therapy reverses this vascularization—another sign of healing.
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Light therapy restores thyroid structure in Hashimoto's - possibly by reducing autoimmunity. In Hashimoto's, chronic inflammation and lymphocytic infiltration ( lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell) disrupt the normal follicular structure, often leading to reduced and irregular parenchymal vascularization on Doppler ultrasound. In simple terms, the autoimmune attack disrupts the thyroid's structure and function. The Brazilian research team analyzed patients for these changes after light therapy and reported significant improvements with the treatment. "The autoimmune responses mediated by cells, antibodies, and cytokines promote thyroid follicular cell injury in chronic autoimmune thyroiditis patients. This disease leads to the progressive destruction of the follicular cells of the thyroid parenchyma, which can result in hypothyroidism... The results of this study suggest that LLLT was able to improve thyroid parenchyma vascularization, which is associated with the autoimmunity that is present in the glands of CAT patients. This improvement could be an indirect result of thyroid autoimmunity reduction." CAT stands for chronic autoimmune thyroiditis - usually caused by Hashimoto's disease. Normal vascularization increased from 4% to 35% in the treatment group. No change in the placebo. The vascularization score improved in the treatment group, from 2.00 to 1.87 (toward normal). Placebo worsened 1.75 → 2.30. This experiment also used 830 nm near-infrared light at 50 mW, following the same procedure, twice a week for 5 weeks. PMID: 23316383
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A few years back, after reading animal research, I tried light therapy on my thyroid. I did two separate tests with two lights, dosing twice weekly for 3 months each. Both failed; antibodies stayed high. Likely reasons: one was red, one was too strong.
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All of the studies reported in this thread use low-power near-infrared light. Not red light. They all used 820, 830, and 850 nm wavelength (near-IR). With power from 50-200 Mw.
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I think it is time to carry out another experiment. I used to read a lot of the literature on red light, and I have quite a collection of different devices. One thing I learned is that most suppliers either don't understand how to test their devices or just plain lie about the specifications. The only trustworthy suppliers I have come across are redlightman (UK/EU) and Gembared (US). So, I am going to test with one of the 830 nm near-infrared devices from Redlightman, placing it a few inches from the thyroid, for a few minutes a day, 3 times/week, to see if it changes my antibodies. It's in the post... Redlightman and Gembared have given me an affiliate discount code: MasterM ----------- If this has worked for you, please post your results in the replies!!! Please include as much information as possible, as the dose is very important. Device - distance from the thyroid - time per point - how many points - how often?
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If you find these threads helpful, then this is for you! My Hypothyroid Masterclass teaches all you need to know about hypothyroidism - and low thyroid hormone activity - with a support community. Join here: skool.com/thyroid Video modules include: ➤ What is Hypothyroidism? ➤ Hypothyroid Symptoms ➤ Causes of Hypothyroidism ➤ Thyroid, Energy, and Health ➤ Diseases Caused by Low Thyroid Hormones ➤ Euthyroid Sick Syndrome ➤ Problems Caused by High TSH ➤ The Thyroid System ➤ Thyroid Blood Tests ➤ The Problems with Blood Tests ➤ Pulse and Temperature ➤ Testing T3 Activity ➤ Thyroid Autoimmunity ➤ Thyroid Hormone Conversion ➤ Reverse T3 ➤ Thyroid Hormone Transport ➤ Supplementing T4 ➤ Supplementing NDT or T4+T3 ➤ Supplementing T3 Only ➤ Tracking Nutrition ➤ Iron ➤ Iodine and Selenium ➤ Calories ➤ Macronutrients ➤ PUFA and FFA ➤ Pro-thyroid Substances ➤ Stress ➤ A Pro-thyroid Diet ➤ Thyroid Threats ➤ Drugs That Affect Thyroid Hormones
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This can be read as an article here: https://lowmegatron.substack.com/p/light-therapy-for-hashimotos
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@TT15248526 There is no tissue to treat. Find a doctor who knows how to treat hypothyroidism properly with a combination of T3 and T4, dosing to symptoms, T3:rT3 and temperature, rather than TSH.
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@VITLrx Me too. And it seems superior in terms of recovery.
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@Boio89 I don't know. It might be a penetration issue or something that is only affected by a slightly higher wavelength. Or maybe the NIRA was selected because of the better penetration but red would work with different protocols. Red did not work for me.
@lowmegatron - Master Metabolism
@Realsolopass All near-infrared A - 820+850 nm
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@oceanodeflor I miss these illustrations.
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@nlienkimyim34 👂
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@NoFluxGivenNow Thank you. Just pointing it at the entire area for 15 minutes? What power and distance?