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Nutrients for Thyroid Health
In the U.S., rates of hypothyroidism are on the rise. It is estimated that every 5 out of 100 Americans experience low thyroid function, and women are 5-8 times more likely to develop hypothyroidism compared to men. The condition is characterized by decreased output of thyroid hormones, specifically T4 and T3, which regulate the body’s…
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Is there a Link Between Thyroid & Depression?
“The involvement of the thyroid gland and thyroid hormones is generally believed to be important in the aetiopathogenesis of major depression. […] Augmentation of antidepressant therapy with the co-administration of thyroid hormones (mainly T3) is a well-documented treatment option for refractory depressed patients.” (Source)
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Thyroid Testing is Often Not Enough
“Normal TSH values may not rule out patients that are hypothyroid. It is possible that a large number of hypothyroid individuals are missed using TSH as a screening tool, which is a problem for the patient, who remains hypothyroid, and to the healthcare system as a whole.” (Ling et al., 2018)