Optimal Thyroid Lab Tests vs "Normal" (What Your Thyroid Lab Tests Should Look Like)

The Dr. Westin Childs Podcast

Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ Do you have the symptoms of hypothyroidism? Have you been told that your thyroid lab tests are normal? If so, this video is for you. The reason for this discrepancy has to do with how doctors look at thyroid lab tests and the results of those tests. Doctors are trained to look at a very broad reference range which includes people who are both healthy and unhealthy. A better way to look at your thyroid lab tests is by narrowing down the reference range to what I call "optimal" levels. You can use these optimal levels to tell if your thyroid is ACTUALLY working correctly. In addition, you'll also find that there are far more thyroid lab tests in my recommended set when compared to the TSH and maybe free T4 that your doctor might order. By looking at all of these thyroid lab tests (TSH, free t3, free t4, total t3, reverse T3, thyroglobulin antibody, and anti TPO antibody) you will get a much better picture of thyroid function. Recommended thyroid supplements to enhance thyroid function: - Supplements that everyone with hypothyroidism needs: https://www.restartmed.com/product/hy... - Supplement bundle to help reverse Hashimoto's: https://www.restartmed.com/product/ha... - Supplements for those without a thyroid and for those after RAI: https://www.restartmed.com/product/th... - Supplements for active hyperthyroidism: https://www.restartmed.com/product/hy... See ALL of my specialized supplements including protein powders, thyroid supplements, and weight loss products here: https://www.restartmed.com/shop/ Want more from my blog? I have more than 400+ well researched blog posts on thyroid management, hormone balancing, weight loss, and more. See all blog posts here: https://www.restartmed.com/blog/ Prefer to listen via podcast? Download all of my podcast episodes here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... I'm Dr. Westin Childs and I focus on thyroid health, hormone balance, and weight loss. I write about thyroid disorders, weight loss, insulin resistance, estrogen/progesterone balance on my blog. I truly believe that hormone balance is the key to managing your weight, your mood and your quality of life which is why I'm so passionate about it. This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high-quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.