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Thyroid Disorders

Thyroid disorders are one of the most under-recognized health issues today. Learn what you need to know to recover from thyroid disease here.

Iodine for Hypothyroidism: Crucial Nutrient or Harmful Toxin?
Note: This article originally published in July 2010, was updated in 2018 to include recent research. The original iodine/selenium discussion still stands.
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iodine and hypothyroidism
Why Your “Normal” Thyroid Lab Results May Not Be Normal
When lab results for thyroid function come back as “normal,” it’s easy to assume that everything is functioning well. However, there are several different reasons these results can be misleading.
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Revolution Health Radio podcast, Chris Kresser
The Dark Side of Green Smoothies
The green smoothie fad has taken the world by storm, but these drinks have a dark side that people aren’t aware of. Learn about why these beverages may not be conducive to optimal health.
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Are green smoothies healthy
High Cholesterol? CVD Risk? It Might Be Your Thyroid
Do you have high cholesterol? Are you concerned about your heart health? Get your thyroid tested. Thyroid hormones play a major role in lipid metabolism and are one of the major causes of high cholesterol.
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Thyroid and cholesterol
Your Gut Microbes and Your Thyroid: What’s the Connection?
Many factors influence thyroid function and research suggests that gut health may be a key player. Learn how healing your gut can improve your thyroid.
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thyroid gut connection
Subclinical Hypothyroidism – What You Need to Know
In this podcast Dr. Amy Nett and I will discuss the thyroid physiology behind subclinical hypothyroidism and its clinical consequences.
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Revolution Health Radio podcast, Chris Kresser
Is it Possible to Get Off Thyroid Medication?
Today, we address a listener question about whether it's possible to get off of thyroid medication and how reliable antibodies are in diagnosing Hashimoto’s
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Revolution Health Radio podcast, Chris Kresser
RHR: How to Gain Weight on a Paleo Diet
Today we're answering a listener question about weight gain and a paleo diet. Keep reading for strategies you can use to gain weight on a paleo diet.
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Revolution Health Radio podcast, Chris Kresser
Is a Low-Carb Diet Ruining Your Health?
Carbs and the role they play in a healthy diet, are one of the most hotly contested nutritional debates both in conventional and ancestral health circles.
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