UPDATED 2023 - Which Thyroid Hormone is Best for Hashimoto's: Synthetic vs Bio-Identical
http://bit.ly/drclarkthyroid In 2011 I made a video on this topic that was pretty popular/controversial. Have I changed my mind about Synthetic vs. Bio-identical in the last 12 years? I get asked about synthetic vs. Bio-idential at least a few times per week by my patients. If you have Hashimoto's...take thyroid hormones...and STILL suffer low thyroid symptoms you will definitely find this video helpful.
Hashimoto's Low Thyroid/Hypothyroid Symptoms
• Fatigue
• Hair loss
• Dry Skin
• Constipation
• Depression and Anxiety
• Brain Fog
• Weight Gain
• Joint and Muscle Pain
• Sleep Problems
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Why does anyone care about synthetic vs. bio-identical?
01:02 - What is hypothyroidism?
01:10 - There are only 2 kinds of thyroid problems
01:30 - What does it mean when TSH is high?
01:46 - #1 Most common cause of hypothyroidism
02:21 - Hashimoto's causes THIS kind of problem
02:30 - what is a hormone usage problem?
02:49 - Normal TSH and T4 but STILL feel bad?
03:08 - 90% of my Hashimoto's patients have THIS in common
03:20 - #1 most common cause of a usage problem
03:38 - Breakdown of synthetic T4 and T3 options
03:53 - Some people do just fine taking this
04:07 - A huge number of Hashimoto's patients STILL have these symptoms
04:26 - How I approach Hashimoto's patients who still have low thyroid symptoms
04:54 - The argument FOR bio-identical thyroid hormones
05:40 - Is taking T3 even appropriate?
06:18 - Is a conversion problem with Reverse T3 real?
07:00 - Quick Review
08:12 - The real question your doctor needs to answer
09:29 - My final answer to the question about synthetic vs. bio-identical
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Dr. David Clark, DC
Fellow American College of Functional Neurology
Fellow American College of Clinical Neurochemistry & Nutrition
Fellow American Board of Brain Injury & Rehabilitation
Diplomate American Chiropractic Neurology Board
Fellow American Board of Vestibular Rehab
Vestibular Rehab Specialist (ACNB)
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