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T3's short half-life makes single daily dosing prone to afternoon drop-off. Splitting into two doses produces a steadier curve. T4 alone is fine once daily.
Share this with anyone on T3 who crashes in the afternoon.
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T3's short half-life makes single daily dosing prone to afternoon drop-off. Splitting into two doses produces a steadier curve. T4 alone is fine once daily. Share this with anyone on T3 who crashes in the afternoon. #thyroid #hashimotos #hypothyroidism
Open this video on Dr. Alan ChristiansonFacial puffiness from glycosaminoglycan accumulation is a classic, fluid-based sign of low thyroid hormone that the scale will not show. Comment below if you have noticed this pattern. #thyroid #hashimotos #hypothyroidism
Open this video on Dr. Alan ChristiansonProcessed inflammatory foods, excess sugar, and daily very high-iodine foods can each work against a sensitive thyroid. Whole-food swaps help. Save this list for your next grocery run. #thyroid #hashimotos #hypothyroidism
Open this video on Dr. Alan ChristiansonVitamin D modulates immune activity, and an approximate range of 35 to 55 ng/mL appears favorable for autoimmune thyroid health. Higher is not better and requires K2 balancing. Explore the core nutrients: https://shop.drchristianson.com/products/hypothyroid...
Open this video on Dr. Alan ChristiansonCold-weather thermogenic demand raises thyroid hormone needs, and TSH tends to run higher in winter. Seasonal monitoring keeps dosing aligned. Save this as a seasonal lab reminder. #thyroid #hashimotos #hypothyroidism
Open this video on Dr. Alan ChristiansonNeck circumference near 34.5 cm in women or 38.5 cm in men is a research-based marker of higher visceral fat and metabolic risk, with the thyroid association strongest in premenopausal women. It is a screening clue, not a diagnosis. Measure yours and commen...
Open this video on Dr. Alan ChristiansonA protein-forward breakfast of 25 to 30 grams blunts blood sugar swings, steadies cortisol, and supports thyroid conversion and energy. Save this for your morning routine. #thyroid #hashimotos #hypothyroidism
Open this video on Dr. Alan ChristiansonYour ferritin came back at 18. Your doctor said it was normal. You're still losing hair. For someone with thyroid disease, a ferritin in the teens is close to running on empty. Most people don't start feeling well until it clears 50, and the research suppor...
Open this video on Dr. Alan ChristiansonA normal T4 with a low T3 typically reflects impaired conversion rather than low production, driven by stress, inflammation, or nutrient gaps. Dose changes alone may miss it. Find your targets: https://shop.drchristianson.com/pages/optimal #thyroid #hashimo...
Open this video on Dr. Alan ChristiansonSelenium powers the glutathione peroxidase enzymes that protect the thyroid from oxidative damage during hormone synthesis and supports T4-to-T3 conversion. Adequate levels can help lower antibodies in some people. Try Antibody Support free: https://shop.dr...
Open this video on Dr. Alan ChristiansonCoffee accelerates gut transit and can reduce levothyroxine absorption when taken too close to your dose. Wait 30 to 60 minutes for cleaner uptake. Share this with someone who takes their pill with coffee. #thyroid #hashimotos #hypothyroidism
Open this video on Dr. Alan ChristiansonMuch T4-to-T3 conversion occurs in the liver, and beets supply betaine and nitrates that support hepatic function and circulation. Save this for your next meal plan. #thyroid #hashimotos #hypothyroidism
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