A. The gold standard diagnostic test is to run an antibodies test. And you need to test for TPO (thyroid perioxidase) antibodies & TG (thyroglobulin) antibodies. Studies show that people who have hashimoto’s will show TPO antibodies but not always TG antibodies & vice versa. And in some cases both antibodies might also show up. However due to fluctuations, its better to retest.

A. During the third trimester the mother naturally has a weaker thyroid but she benefits from the baby’s thyroid function which is stronger. Hence many times pregnant women feel much better during their third trimester. However, in the first & second trimester (until the baby’s own thyroid is developed), the mother’s need for thyroid hormone is higher hence its important to make sure she has a healthy thyroid function in place. Adequate thyroid function is necessary to sustain a healthy pregnancy. As for the lab tests. Since the mother’s data becomes convolved with the fetus’s. The reference ranges for TSH do vary throughout the trimester (reported by the lab). As estrogen increases, more T4 becomes bound (unavailable) so the pituitary works harder (TSH increases), which is normal.

A. If the thyroid gland has been taken out, there would be a total dependence on hormone medications. Ideally in such cases a combined T4/T3 compound medication or ideally a natural thyroid extract could be taken. Iodine will still be needed to replete cells in other parts of the body (esp. the breasts, uterus) however the iodine won’t help to make more thyroid hormone. If the entire thyroid was taken out (making sure it was with both lobes) vs just partially removed or irradiated, iodine will not help thyroid hormone production. Yes indeed, one can get overdosed with iodine hence high dosing should be cautioned & should only be taken with the guidance of your doctor or functional medicine practitioner.

A. In the presence of hypothyroid function many bodily functions are slowed down as a survival mechanism. And since thyroid hormone is necessary for pancreatic function & glucose metabolism, it can lead to reduced cellular uptake of glucose, insulin resistance & more fat storage.

A. In short, yes. When someone is missing a thyroid, they should still theoretically be able to convert T4 to T3 since majority of the conversion takes place in the liver (in the intestines & kidneys to some degree & to a lesser degree in a wide variety of cells).

A. Just like the gut-brain connection, there’s also the ‘Gut microbiome – thyroid connection’. About 20% of the T4 to T3 conversion takes place in the gastrointestinal tract. One little known role of the gut bacteria is to assist in converting inactive T4 into the forms T3 sulfate (T3S) & triidothyroacetic acid (T3AC). These forms then need to be converted to the active form of thyroid form T3. And this requires an enzyme called intestinal sulfatase. Which is only available in the presence of healthy gut bacteria! Hence intestinal dysbiosis causes reduction in the conversion of T3S & T3AC to T3! This is one of the reason why people with poor gut health may have thyroid symptoms but normal labs.

A. T3 thyroid hormone promotes LDL receptor s on cells which helps the body to bind cholesterol & escort it out of the body as needed via the liver & gastrointestinal tract. Hence lower levels of T3 will result in lower clearance of LDL cholesterol from the blood. Though its important to note that LDL is not necessarily harmful. Here’s a study you can explore.

A. We’ll be contacting you via email within 24 hours of signing up & you’ll receive the intake forms which you need to fill up, attach & send us. Thereafter, you will be asked to schedule your first call with us at your convenience.

A. The sessions will be conducted online. However if you desire a in-person session & are located in the state of Castilla & Leon or Madrid, it can be made possible (additional cost may be involved depending on your location)

A. You can pause the program (but not the payments if you’re paying the 3 monthly installments). Cancellation is not possible once you send in the intake forms filled & signed by you. Just the way you cannot cancel the payment of a television, you just bought on a monthly installment plan.

A. No, the costs of supplements & lab tests are not included in the program price. However you won’t be required to do any lab tests unless absolutely necessary. 

A. Depending on your requirements, budget & choices it might cost you between €20 to €150 per month.

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