Thyroid Optimization

The thyroid gland is crucial for your metabolism and overall well-being, influencing every facet of how your body manages energy. It regulates your weight, heart rate, mood, and energy levels. An underactive thyroid gland, also called hypothyroidism, can cause several symptoms that can disrupt quality of life, such as fatigue, weight gain or inability to lose weight, dry skin, thinning eyebrows or eyelashes, hair loss, brittle nails, poor memory and concentration, joint or muscle pain, cold hands, and feet, irritability, and much more. If suboptimal thyroid levels are left untreated, it increases the risk of developing other conditions.

As we age, we become more likely to develop thyroid disorders due to various factors such as chronic stress, nutrient deficiencies, poor gut health, and hormonal imbalances. This is why getting a more in-depth look at thyroid function is crucial. Unfortunately, the current standard of care only tests the thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), leaving a large portion of the population with an undiagnosed thyroid condition. Thus, to diagnose someone with a thyroid condition, a full thyroid lab panel must be looked at.