Thyroid & Hashimoto's: where to start.
Fatigue, feeling cold, hair thinning, weight that won't move, a 'normal' TSH that doesn't match how you feel. The plain-language path: the full panel, the markers explained, the nutrients conversion depends on, and the gut connection.
Three steps, in order.
TSH alone misses most patterns. Learn what Free T3, Free T4, reverse T3 and antibodies add.
Learn what TSH, T3 and T4 tell you about thyroid function in the thyroid guide.
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The protocol
The Hypothyroidism Protocol
The nutrients thyroid conversion depends on, the gluten question, gut health and the full lab panel.
Open the protocolHashimoto’s Protocol
The complete root-cause framework for calming the immune attack on your thyroid — and easing the fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, cold hands and brain fog that a prescription alone often leaves behind.
Open the protocolBloodwork Marker Reader
Create a free account to read supported markers such as ferritin or vitamin D in the Bloodwork Marker Reader. For TSH, Free T3 and Free T4, read the thyroid guide above.
Open Bloodwork Marker Reader (free account)Straight answers.
Is ashwagandha safe with thyroid medication?
Ashwagandha raised thyroid hormone in a small trial, which is helpful for some and a problem for anyone on levothyroxine. Talk to your prescriber before combining them; don't self-adjust.
Why is my TSH normal but I still feel hypothyroid?
TSH is the pituitary's signal, not the hormone your cells use. Low Free T3 — poor conversion from ferritin, selenium, zinc or calorie restriction — is the common pattern.
Should I go gluten-free with Hashimoto's?
Many people with Hashimoto's see antibodies fall on a gluten-free trial; the evidence is mixed but the trial is low-risk. Test for celiac before removing gluten.