OMG it is so wonderfully amazing to hear australian doctors talking about these issues - the ineffective thyroid tests, thyroxin problems etc. I have been taking natural dessicated thyroid for ten years, it's a great medication, but I have been treated like dirt and abused by doctors, particularly endos, it's a constant battle. I have a wonderful GP here in Canberra who prescribes it for me, but I have to see endos for my diabetes, but all they ever want to talk about is how terrible NDT is, and not interested in trying to help with my high blood sugars. One prominent Canberra endo refused to treat me for my diabetes while I was taking NDT!! It's so frustrating, many a time I have left the endo's office in tears. So you can imagine how happy I am to hear a couple of doctors saying the very things I have been saying for the last ten years 💜
Hi Rowan, we understand your frustration when some health professionals refuse to listen to their patients. Thankfully, you found yourself a GP who did listen to you. You might want to check out our list of low carb health professionals here: www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/resources/expert/find-a-local-low-carb-health-professional/. We wish you all the best with your health! ❤️
Know the feeling. I was on armour thyroid by Forest Pharmaceuticals of Memphis TN. Decided to see a diabetic specialist/endocrinologist for in depth testing. Should have seen the red flag as he had photos in the waiting room teaching pasta recipes to his patients. He actually asked me “Why would you take something made by a hot dog company?” I walked out!!
I had an appointment with Dr Mason ....he's great....we didn't discuss the thyroid issue in detail at the time but I went on an extremely low carb diet and my T3 dropped like a stone....so much so that I ended up in hospital on three occasions with terrifying heart irregularities.....I did not understand what was going on at the time, but worked it out ...I had to raise my carb intake....not sugar....but, by introducing more vegetables back into my diet I was able to raise my T3 a tiny bit.....to just above the absolute lowest end of the range....Just a reminder that in such a sensitive situation, one shoe does NOT fit all
Sorry....I can see how that was a bit confusing. I had been listening to many different people talking about low carb..carnivore etc. Paul did not specifically tell me to go carnivore.....I chose to do that on my own...I was speaking with him about a different issue. The reason I left this post was because I hear so many talking about the carnivore diet but I don't hear anyone talking about the thyroid issue as a possible result...I felt great at first ( I've been low carb a long time) but all of a sudden this heart thing kicked in and there was nobody to get any advice from....very scary.( GP's in UK are 100% ignorant on thyroid) Then I heard somewhere that if you tend toward low thyroid....which might point someone toward low carb or carnivore in the first place, to help with weight issues....that carnivore is really not a good idea. As soon as I heard this I got my T3 tested and it was way below reference range. I introduced veg back into my diet and very gradually the T3 went back to it's previous levels and the heart issues stopped almost immediately. I have posted comments and questions about this elsewhere and had absolutely no responses
I agree that the information on the various phyiological and biochemical mechanisms regarding low carb diets is not very succinct. Multiple thyroid function tests over time are required time to establish a reference, was this done? Did you check intracellular potassium? My first thought was low potassium from not regularly cycling out of ketosis. Veg will fix this, so it makes sense, but wasn't the answer.
If your T3 decreases it doesn't mean your diet tanked your thyroid. The body becomes more sensitive to T3 thus you don't meed as much. Same as insulin sensitivity returning amd lower insulin doesn't mean insulin is not working as well. I had thyroid cancer so I am on T4. When i changed upy diet, my meds had to be LOWERED because i didn't need as much. Higher carbs is associated with higher T3 but it doesn't mean higher T3 is good for you. The context matters. People can feel good or bad on lower T3 levels. Why it is lower is important.
8:30 thyroid disease symptom: pudgy, spongy & sore shin bone (tibia) (pretibial myxedema) 7:40 tsh measure is imprecise Tsh going up is sign of underactive thyroid 20:00 with thyroid disease you'll have signs of overactive thyroid (coming and going) then it will settle on symptoms of hypothyroidism 22:00 RCT study showed gluten free diet reduced thyroid antibodies (who were attacking the thyroid gland)
Thank you dr Paul , you are absolutely right , I took my thyroid med for 8 years and when I was on ketogenic diet I had symptoms of hyperthyroidism instead of hypothyroidism, none of doctor couldn’t understand why and I quitted my thyroid med and everything got normal . They didn’t pay attention to my symptoms and just check my TSH that it was high . I suffered a lot to figure out by myself twhat was wrong and I found that it was related to synthroid . My TSH was 12 at beginning of my keto diet and it came down after 3 moths to 10 and then came to 7by itself without taking any med . My doctor who is endocrinologist couldn’t believe it . I’m glad I listened to my symptoms and my body and not listened to my doctors . I feel amazing with my diet and the ratio of my triglyceride to HDL is 0.5 😊. Thank you again ❤❤by the way free T3 and free T4 was normal .
Great to hear I am trying keto to stop seizures. It has helped but not stopped totally yet. I am going to stop all sugar & see what happens. It has helped Brain Fog, inflammation in my knee & stopped the arthritis in one of my fingers that was once so sore & I could not bend. I recently hard Dr Bunker & Dr Ede talking about Diabetes. He was very good. I have done this diet on my own too & have been researching since June 2022. Tried ketovore & keto last 14 months.
Can a male that is on female hormones for prostate cancer be a candidate for thyroid problems such as Hashimoto's Disease. He looks like I felt 9 months ago but I thankfully found my Low Carb doctor & working it all out with him. Low Carb definitely works & feeling so so much better.
Hey Janine, we're glad to know that you've found a low carb doctor to help you and hopefully you've had a great start with following the low carb eating lifestyle.
Can there be resistance to fasting. Fasting is so good foe type 2 diabetes. So can fasting improve Hashimoto’s and T2. I would like to fast 4 days each month. Would that be too much.
Hi Dorset, here's Dr Brukner's thoughts on intermittent fasting here: www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/resources/nutrition/what-does-dr-brukner-think-about-intermittent-fasting/
May we know why you're taking iodine drops? We're unsure what type of drops you are taking and how many drops you need. Have you checked with your GP or a doctor to assess your medical situation?
@@defeatdiabetes many doctors say we should take 2 drops of iodine a day like dr Ken Berry,Elizabeth Bright The bran I take is J.Crow Logols solution 2%
I just had a thyroid test: TSH 0.52mIU/L and Free Thyroxin T4 at 23.6 pmol/L . My doctor said it was ok even with the T4 slightly higher than the recommended range. TSH is in the lower range. I'm wondering if I need further investigation.
I have Tsh of 6.75😮 soctor never mentioned anything. I eat good whole food, no processed stuff. 52yr old female. Excer isw regularly weigh 60kgs, 170cms i feel great, but lustening to this i am worried!?
Thanks for tuning in, Daydreamer. The important thing is to listen to your body and if something feels off, best to get yourself checked with your GP - or get a second opinion just in case. We hope this helps!
Hi Tricia, have you thought of getting a second opinion? We suggest consulting a GP or a doctor who follows a low carb approach to eating. You may check out our list of professionals here: www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/resources/expert/find-a-local-low-carb-health-professional/
People with Type 2 diabetes can come off their medications by following the Defeat Diabetes approach. This is best done under the guidance of your GP who is aware of the low carb approach. We hope this helps! 😊
@@defeatdiabetesbut what about weaning off Levothyroxine? My mum has been on it for years and we are trying to wean her off with iodine and selenium supplements, that is what I have understood to be necessary for the thyroid. From your video I see keto is important, but do you offer remote advice about weaning off Levothyroxine in your practice, my mum is in the UK? Her GP is very unhappy as her bloods show low thyroxine and high cholesterol (7) , I know about the cholesterol myth but I still don’t know what is deemed to be a normal level. Thanks.
Goiter and thyroid nodules are caused by what? Many millions of women get thyroid nosules that are benign but docs always want them to remove them. Why?
Nocturnal leg cramps? If I don't consume enough *salt* per day, I'll wake up in the middle of the night with severe leg cramps. I actually have a vial of salt in my bathroom to solve that problem.
Yes, many of us don't consume enough salt as it's been demonised to the point where we're all scared of the white stuff! Here Defeat Diabetes founder Dr Brukner OAM breaks down some of the myths surrounding salt that might interest you: www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/resources/science/show-me-the-evidence-the-salt-myth/
Hi, was diagnosed with hypothyroidism 12 years ago with a tsh of 97. I've been on 150mcg levothyroxine for that period. After going on low carb (keto since March 2021), cutting out gluten. Since March 2023, my t4 has steadi!y increased to 22 pmol/l , tsh 0.59 miu/l. GP over previous 6 months have reduced t4 from 150 to 100. They don't know the reason and have not referred me to an endocrinologist and can't give me a reason. I've never been tested for Hashimoto. Dr felt for thyroid nodules but cannot find any. Asked about swallowing problems and headaches which are not present. I've gone from 109kg to 66.8 and feel great, but still concerned. I'm due repeat tsh, t4, and t3 next week. Oh, they just tell me that low carb, weight loss will decrease thyroid function! Thanks alleviating some of my worries.
Hi Neil, all sounds good! Maybe because you have dropped all the weight you don't need as much thyroxine. Sounds like you just need to gradually decrease the thyroxine as per GP's recommendations so your thyroid function is normal again. We hope this helps!
We were born with hypothyroidism yrs ago , lost our mom yrs ago too ! Y we smoke stuff, but it's ok , u know y, because child molesters exist, y drugs are ok & y people's die to soon , y they do drugs , y they run 🏃♀️ trust issues! If u love your children keep them in jail ok ! their making a mess of things ! 💝🚴♀️
@@KenJackson_US yes. Very. I feel its morally wrong to kill an animal to satisfy my hunger. Thats what I was taught when I was growing up. I can survive on plants and vegetables so there is no need to kill a living being. So I feel it’s morally not right. Everyone has their own opinion.
@@deekap8387: _"I feel its morally wrong to kill an animal to satisfy my hunger."_ I find that attitude very offensive. The living Lord God himself specifically gave us animals to eat. The symbolism is that there has to be a blood sacrifice for sin. Jesus' death on the cross was that sacrifice.
@@KenJackson_USsee that's the issue here. You feel it's offensive not to eat meat while I feel it's very offensive to tell me to eat meat when I didn't eat meat for 60 years. My parents raised me just like your parents raised you. Our beliefs are different and we are in different countries. Your god told you to eat meat however I am Hindu and my god said killing is sin and it's morally wrong. Hmm. So do I change my religion and belief just to eat meat. I go to my temple should I start going to church now. I am confused.
and I don’t believe in Jesus- sorry. There are other religions in the world. I believe in lord Krishna. You are so narrow minded thinking the whole world is made with only Christians.
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OMG it is so wonderfully amazing to hear australian doctors talking about these issues - the ineffective thyroid tests, thyroxin problems etc. I have been taking natural dessicated thyroid for ten years, it's a great medication, but I have been treated like dirt and abused by doctors, particularly endos, it's a constant battle. I have a wonderful GP here in Canberra who prescribes it for me, but I have to see endos for my diabetes, but all they ever want to talk about is how terrible NDT is, and not interested in trying to help with my high blood sugars. One prominent Canberra endo refused to treat me for my diabetes while I was taking NDT!! It's so frustrating, many a time I have left the endo's office in tears. So you can imagine how happy I am to hear a couple of doctors saying the very things I have been saying for the last ten years 💜
Hi Rowan, we understand your frustration when some health professionals refuse to listen to their patients. Thankfully, you found yourself a GP who did listen to you.
You might want to check out our list of low carb health professionals here: www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/resources/expert/find-a-local-low-carb-health-professional/.
We wish you all the best with your health! ❤️
Where do you get the desiccated thyroid? I’m taking an iodine supplement already.
Know the feeling. I was on armour thyroid by Forest Pharmaceuticals of Memphis TN. Decided to see a diabetic specialist/endocrinologist for in depth testing. Should have seen the red flag as he had photos in the waiting room teaching pasta recipes to his patients. He actually asked me
“Why would you take something made by a hot dog company?” I walked out!!
I had an appointment with Dr Mason ....he's great....we didn't discuss the thyroid issue in detail at the time but I went on an extremely low carb diet and my T3 dropped like a stone....so much so that I ended up in hospital on three occasions with terrifying heart irregularities.....I did not understand what was going on at the time, but worked it out ...I had to raise my carb intake....not sugar....but, by introducing more vegetables back into my diet I was able to raise my T3 a tiny bit.....to just above the absolute lowest end of the range....Just a reminder that in such a sensitive situation, one shoe does NOT fit all
Sorry, this post is confusing. Did Paul tell you to go low carb and then your heart issues occurred, or he advised you after the fact?
Sorry....I can see how that was a bit confusing. I had been listening to many different people talking about low carb..carnivore etc. Paul did not specifically tell me to go carnivore.....I chose to do that on my own...I was speaking with him about a different issue. The reason I left this post was because I hear so many talking about the carnivore diet but I don't hear anyone talking about the thyroid issue as a possible result...I felt great at first ( I've been low carb a long time) but all of a sudden this heart thing kicked in and there was nobody to get any advice from....very scary.( GP's in UK are 100% ignorant on thyroid) Then I heard somewhere that if you tend toward low thyroid....which might point someone toward low carb or carnivore in the first place, to help with weight issues....that carnivore is really not a good idea. As soon as I heard this I got my T3 tested and it was way below reference range. I introduced veg back into my diet and very gradually the T3 went back to it's previous levels and the heart issues stopped almost immediately. I have posted comments and questions about this elsewhere and had absolutely no responses
I agree that the information on the various phyiological and biochemical mechanisms regarding low carb diets is not very succinct. Multiple thyroid function tests over time are required time to establish a reference, was this done? Did you check intracellular potassium? My first thought was low potassium from not regularly cycling out of ketosis. Veg will fix this, so it makes sense, but wasn't the answer.
@eggsclusive12 you need to make sure you keep your salt intake up. Also you should be taking a mineral supplement.
If your T3 decreases it doesn't mean your diet tanked your thyroid. The body becomes more sensitive to T3 thus you don't meed as much. Same as insulin sensitivity returning amd lower insulin doesn't mean insulin is not working as well.
I had thyroid cancer so I am on T4. When i changed upy diet, my meds had to be LOWERED because i didn't need as much. Higher carbs is associated with higher T3 but it doesn't mean higher T3 is good for you. The context matters. People can feel good or bad on lower T3 levels. Why it is lower is important.
8:30 thyroid disease symptom: pudgy, spongy & sore shin bone (tibia) (pretibial myxedema)
7:40 tsh measure is imprecise
Tsh going up is sign of underactive thyroid
20:00 with thyroid disease you'll have signs of overactive thyroid (coming and going) then it will settle on symptoms of hypothyroidism
22:00 RCT study showed gluten free diet reduced thyroid antibodies (who were attacking the thyroid gland)
i really think you should have talked more about iodine.
Thank you for watching. We'll address your question in our future webinars soon. Don't forget to follow us for updates!! ☺️
Thank you dr Paul , you are absolutely right , I took my thyroid med for 8 years and when I was on ketogenic diet I had symptoms of hyperthyroidism instead of hypothyroidism, none of doctor couldn’t understand why and I quitted my thyroid med and everything got normal . They didn’t pay attention to my symptoms and just check my TSH that it was high . I suffered a lot to figure out by myself twhat was wrong and I found that it was related to synthroid . My TSH was 12 at beginning of my keto diet and it came down after 3 moths to 10 and then came to 7by itself without taking any med . My doctor who is endocrinologist couldn’t believe it . I’m glad I listened to my symptoms and my body and not listened to my doctors . I feel amazing with my diet and the ratio of my triglyceride to HDL is 0.5 😊. Thank you again ❤❤by the way free T3 and free T4 was normal .
Great to hear I am trying keto to stop seizures. It has helped but not stopped totally yet. I am going to stop all sugar & see what happens. It has helped Brain Fog, inflammation in my knee & stopped the arthritis in one of my fingers that was once so sore & I could not bend. I recently hard Dr Bunker & Dr Ede talking about Diabetes. He was very good. I have done this diet on my own too & have been researching since June 2022. Tried ketovore & keto last 14 months.
Can a male that is on female hormones for prostate cancer be a candidate for thyroid problems such as Hashimoto's Disease. He looks like I felt 9 months ago but I thankfully found my Low Carb doctor & working it all out with him. Low Carb definitely works & feeling so so much better.
Hey Janine, we're glad to know that you've found a low carb doctor to help you and hopefully you've had a great start with following the low carb eating lifestyle.
Milk and dairy products greatly harm the prostate and are linked to a high risk factor for cancer
Milk and dairy products contribute to breast cancer
Can there be resistance to fasting. Fasting is so good foe type 2 diabetes. So can fasting improve Hashimoto’s and T2. I would like to fast 4 days each month. Would that be too much.
Hi Dorset, here's Dr Brukner's thoughts on intermittent fasting here: www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/resources/nutrition/what-does-dr-brukner-think-about-intermittent-fasting/
@@defeatdiabetes Thank you
How about iodine drops,should we all consume it and how many drops
May we know why you're taking iodine drops? We're unsure what type of drops you are taking and how many drops you need. Have you checked with your GP or a doctor to assess your medical situation?
@@defeatdiabetes many doctors say we should take 2 drops of iodine a day like dr Ken Berry,Elizabeth Bright The bran I take is J.Crow Logols solution 2%
I just had a thyroid test: TSH 0.52mIU/L and Free Thyroxin T4 at 23.6 pmol/L . My doctor said it was ok even with the T4 slightly higher than the recommended range. TSH is in the lower range. I'm wondering if I need further investigation.
Hi Bilbyguy, our experts suggests that you need to follow-up with your doctor/endocrinologist for further advise.
@@defeatdiabetes Thank you very much -will do.
My Tsh has gone down and my level of levo thyroid has been reduced. It figure it is because of KETO lifestyle.
I have Tsh of 6.75😮 soctor never mentioned anything. I eat good whole food, no processed stuff. 52yr old female. Excer isw regularly weigh 60kgs, 170cms i feel great, but lustening to this i am worried!?
Thanks for tuning in, Daydreamer. The important thing is to listen to your body and if something feels off, best to get yourself checked with your GP - or get a second opinion just in case.
We hope this helps!
I have had under active thyroid for over 10 years and not one single profession has told me to go on a gluten free diet I am in Victoria
Hi Tricia, have you thought of getting a second opinion? We suggest consulting a GP or a doctor who follows a low carb approach to eating.
You may check out our list of professionals here: www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/resources/expert/find-a-local-low-carb-health-professional/
Can i wean myself of medication, by a correct diet, fasting , etc .on 75mg synthetic.. anyone tried it..? thanks ,great Video..
People with Type 2 diabetes can come off their medications by following the Defeat Diabetes approach. This is best done under the guidance of your GP who is aware of the low carb approach.
We hope this helps! 😊
This is exactly what I'm trying to do. I'm already eating keto, gluten free. I recently started taking iodine and cutting back on dairy. Hoping.
@@defeatdiabetesbut what about weaning off Levothyroxine? My mum has been on it for years and we are trying to wean her off with iodine and selenium supplements, that is what I have understood to be necessary for the thyroid. From your video I see keto is important, but do you offer remote advice about weaning off Levothyroxine in your practice, my mum is in the UK? Her GP is very unhappy as her bloods show low thyroxine and high cholesterol (7) , I know about the cholesterol myth but I still don’t know what is deemed to be a normal level. Thanks.
Goiter and thyroid nodules are caused by what? Many millions of women get thyroid nosules that are benign but docs always want them to remove them. Why?
Nocturnal leg cramps? If I don't consume enough *salt* per day, I'll wake up in the middle of the night with severe leg cramps. I actually have a vial of salt in my bathroom to solve that problem.
Yes, many of us don't consume enough salt as it's been demonised to the point where we're all scared of the white stuff! Here Defeat Diabetes founder Dr Brukner OAM breaks down some of the myths surrounding salt that might interest you: www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/resources/science/show-me-the-evidence-the-salt-myth/
Hi, was diagnosed with hypothyroidism 12 years ago with a tsh of 97. I've been on 150mcg levothyroxine for that period. After going on low carb (keto since March 2021), cutting out gluten. Since March 2023, my t4 has steadi!y increased to 22 pmol/l , tsh 0.59 miu/l. GP over previous 6 months have reduced t4 from 150 to 100. They don't know the reason and have not referred me to an endocrinologist and can't give me a reason. I've never been tested for Hashimoto. Dr felt for thyroid nodules but cannot find any. Asked about swallowing problems and headaches which are not present. I've gone from 109kg to 66.8 and feel great, but still concerned. I'm due repeat tsh, t4, and t3 next week. Oh, they just tell me that low carb, weight loss will decrease thyroid function! Thanks alleviating some of my worries.
Hi Neil, all sounds good! Maybe because you have dropped all the weight you don't need as much thyroxine. Sounds like you just need to gradually decrease the thyroxine as per GP's recommendations so your thyroid function is normal again.
We hope this helps!
We were born with hypothyroidism yrs ago , lost our mom yrs ago too ! Y we smoke stuff, but it's ok , u know y, because child molesters exist, y drugs are ok & y people's die to soon , y they do drugs , y they run 🏃♀️ trust issues! If u love your children keep them in jail ok ! their making a mess of things ! 💝🚴♀️
It’s not easy for vegetarians to suddenly start eating meat.
Why? Is that emotional?
@@KenJackson_US yes. Very. I feel its morally wrong to kill an animal to satisfy my hunger. Thats what I was taught when I was growing up. I can survive on plants and vegetables so there is no need to kill a living being. So I feel it’s morally not right. Everyone has their own opinion.
@@deekap8387: _"I feel its morally wrong to kill an animal to satisfy my hunger."_
I find that attitude very offensive. The living Lord God himself specifically gave us animals to eat. The symbolism is that there has to be a blood sacrifice for sin. Jesus' death on the cross was that sacrifice.
@@KenJackson_USsee that's the issue here. You feel it's offensive not to eat meat while I feel it's very offensive to tell me to eat meat when I didn't eat meat for 60 years. My parents raised me just like your parents raised you. Our beliefs are different and we are in different countries. Your god told you to eat meat however I am Hindu and my god said killing is sin and it's morally wrong. Hmm. So do I change my religion and belief just to eat meat. I go to my temple should I start going to church now. I am confused.
and I don’t believe in Jesus- sorry. There are other religions in the world. I believe in lord Krishna. You are so narrow minded thinking the whole world is made with only Christians.