The thyroid gland plays a major role in regulating our metabolism. It releases hormones that influence nearly every system in the body, in addition to other hormones. Because of its far-reaching effects, the symptoms of thyroid dysfunction are widely variable and often over-looked. In today’s episode we discuss how to identify thyroid abnormalities, how to measure it properly, and some functional medicine interventions to improve thyroid function.

 

Today on The Lab Report: 
2:45 What is the thyroid and what does it do?
4:20 Symptoms of thyroid dysfunction
8:08 Thyroid hormone production and its physiologic cascade
12:45 Factors that influence each step of the thyroid hormone cascade
16:15 Autoimmunity and thyroid antibodies
17:45 T₃, T₄, and Reverse T₃
19:05 Laboratory measurement of thyroid function
24:10 Addressing root causes in treatment
26:00 Question of the Day:

What can you do about an elevated reverse T₃?



Additional Resources: 

Genova's Comprehensive Thyroid Assessment 

 

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The thyroid gland plays a major role in regulating our metabolism. It releases hormones that influence nearly every system in the body, in addition to other hormones. Because of its far-reaching effects, the symptoms of thyroid dysfunction are widely variable and often over-looked. In today&rsquo;s episode we discuss how to identify thyroid abnormalities, how to measure it properly, and some functional medicine interventions to improve thyroid function.
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Today on The Lab Report: 
<ul>
<li>2:45 What is the thyroid and what does it do?</li>
<li>4:20 Symptoms of thyroid dysfunction</li>
<li>8:08 Thyroid hormone production and its physiologic cascade</li>
<li>12:45 Factors that influence each step of the thyroid hormone cascade</li>
<li>16:15 Autoimmunity and thyroid antibodies</li>
<li>17:45 T₃, T₄, and Reverse T₃</li>
<li>19:05 Laboratory measurement of thyroid function</li>
<li>24:10 Addressing root causes in treatment</li>
<li>26:00 Question of the Day:
<ul>
<li>What can you do about an elevated reverse T₃? </li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
Additional Resources: 
<a href="https://www.gdx.net/product/comprehensive-thyroid-hormone-test-blood">Genova's Comprehensive Thyroid Assessment </a>
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Subscribe, Rate, &amp; Review The Lab Report
Thanks for tuning in to this week&rsquo;s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review.
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And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.
Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.
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