How Fixing Your THYROID Improves Fat Loss, Hair, Skin & Energy, With Dr. Amie Hornaman
Summary
Host Ben Greenfield discusses thyroid health with functional medicine practitioner Dr. Amy Horniman, who shares her journey from misdiagnosis to becoming a leading expert. They explore why standard T4 monotherapy often fails, emphasizing the need for T3, T2, and personalized dosing to optimize metabolism. The conversation covers the role of Hashimoto’s, the impact of low-carb diets, and the benefits of supplements like iodine and selenium. Additionally, they address the use of peptide bioregulators and the critical importance of testosterone for women’s energy and libido.
Topics discussed
Intro: Thyroid's role in metabolism and weight loss
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Introduction to Dr. Amy Horniman and her story
Amy's misdiagnosis journey and weight gain struggles
Diagnosis, T4 monotherapy, and finding a mentor
Thyroid as the master of metabolic processes
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Thyroid lab tests: TSH, Free T3, and Reverse T3
Hashimoto's thyroiditis and autoimmune triggers
T4 vs T3 therapy and conversion issues
T2 (3,5-diiodothyronine) for fat loss and muscle preservation
Impact of low-carb diets and refeeds on thyroid
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Natural desiccated thyroid and glandulars
Iodine, selenium, and radiation protection
Peptides and bioregulators for thyroid support
Testosterone for women and autoimmune protection
Outro: Resources, consulting, and affiliate disclosure
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