I receive so many questions from my readers about which labs to get for Hashimoto’s and where to get them. Figuring out which tests you should do can be overwhelming because there’s quite a bit of information out there, and there are multiple tests that can give us an idea of our current thyroid function, as well as triggers that can reveal why the thyroid …
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Which Genes are Associated with Hashimoto’s?
With the popularity of genetic and ancestry testing services such as 23andme, many people are now attempting to get a definitive “yes” or “no” answer as to whether they will get a given disease such as Alzheimer’s disease or even cancer. Many of my clients and readers ask me if there are particular genes responsible for causing Hashimoto’s. I’ve had some …
Thyroid Antibodies Part 2: Mechanisms to Reduce Thyroid Antibodies
In Part 1 of this article, "How to Reduce Thyroid Antibodies", I discussed why thyroid antibodies are so important as an early warning for Hashimoto’s, what their significance is in Hashimoto’s, how to test for them, and how to properly monitor them. In my view, knowing your antibody numbers early on is a better screening test than knowing your TSH level. …
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