Fascinating Insights on Hashimoto's (Hypothyroidism)

About this Video

• Video Title: Fascinating Insights on Hashimoto's (Hypothyroidism)
• Channel: Dr. Eric Berg DC
• Speakers: Dr. Eric Berg DC, Dr. Dimitris Tsoukalas
• Duration: 24:00

Introduction

This video discusses Hashimoto's disease, the most common autoimmune condition. Dr. Berg interviews Dr. Tsoukalas, his own physician, to explore the causes, reversibility, symptoms, and nutritional aspects of Hashimoto's, highlighting its prevalence and impact on women's health. The discussion also covers metabolomic testing as a diagnostic tool.

Key Takeaways

• Hashimoto's is the most common autoimmune disease: Affecting 50 million or more people in the US, with 90% being women.
• Hashimoto's is an autoimmune condition, not solely a thyroid issue: The immune system attacks the thyroid gland, leading to inflammation and potential hypothyroidism.
• Reversibility is possible: In many cases, the progression of Hashimoto's can be stopped, and in some cases, the damage can be reversed with appropriate intervention, though complete medication cessation isn't guaranteed due to the thyroid's slow regeneration.
• Common symptoms: Low energy, weight problems (often weight gain), hormonal imbalances (in women, menstrual irregularities, infertility, migraines), emotional instability.
• Nutritional deficiencies are key factors: Nearly all Hashimoto's patients show vitamin D deficiency; insulin resistance and multiple marginal micronutrient deficiencies are also widespread. Metabolomic testing is helpful in identifying these underlying deficiencies.