In this episode of the Clinician’s Corner, we talk with Dr. Alan Christianson, who has dedicated his life’s work to advancing our understanding of thyroid disorders. After spending almost a year meticulously reviewing existing medical literature on thyroid support products, he has developed new, research-based approaches to help those suffering from thyroid issues. We also discuss the controversial role of iodine in both hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's disease, and Dr. Christianson shares his insights on the potential for deprescribing thyroid medications and managing thyroid conditions through diet.

In this interview, we discuss: 

• Effects of nutrients and iodine on thyroid function

• Thyroid antibodies and their implications

• Dietary and nutritional strategies for thyroid health

• Natural supplements and thyroid health (inc. iodine content)

• The link between thyroid health and cholesterol/cardiovascular health

• Genetic variations and iodine-related issues

• Importance of an individualized approach to thyroid management

• Necessity of considering the overall clinical picture and symptoms (and not relying on numbers alone)

 

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Timestamps (from audio):

00:00 Margaret Floyd Barry interviews experts on functional health.

08:17 Questioning iodine's impact on thyroid and autoimmunity.

14:45 Different human phenotypes adapted to iodine intake.

19:19 Iodine intake in the US has increased.

21:23 Safe range for thyroid disease: 50-200 micrograms.

28:01 Testing for benefits of supplements and diets.

33:02 Study investigates causal link between celiac and thyroid.

38:37 Thyroid antibodies aren't causally linked to disease.

43:48 Nutrition practitioners support clients wanting to stop medication.

50:32 Thyroid medication and iodine's crucial interaction.

54:56 Podcast sponsored by Restorative Wellness Solutions, offering training.

01:01:46 Thyroid and heart disease relationship and cholesterol.

01:04:44 Excited about products and challenging health assumptions.

Speaker Bio:

Dr. Alan Christianson is a board-certified naturopathic endocrinologist focusing on thyroid care. He is a New York Times bestselling author whose recent title is The Thyroid Reset Diet. He is the product formulator for Thyroid Specific Formulations supplements. 

Dr. Christianson has been featured in countless media appearances, including Dr. Oz, The Doctors, and The Today Show. He is the founding president of the Endocrine Association of Naturopathic Physicians.

Connect with Dr. Alan Christianson:

Website: www.drchristianson.com

Socials: @dralanchristianson

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