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Mar 2025

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957 - The Most Effective Hypothyroid Med...

Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC

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I'm very excited to have thyroid expert, Dr. Antonio Bianco back on the podcast! In this episode, we have a fascinating discussion about different approaches to hypothyroidism therapy. He shares his research on the use of levothyroxine in comparison to combination therapy and provides insights on how to adjust treatment for patients' needs. You don't want to miss this! Listen now.

We want to improve your thyroid health! Learn more about our virtual clinic: https://drruscio.com/virtual-clinic/

Check out Dr. Bianco's book, "Rethinking Hypothyroidism: Why Treatment Must Change and What Patients Can Do".

https://www.amazon.com/Rethinking-Hypothyroidism-Treatment-Change-Patients/dp/0226823164

👇 Watch more videos like this 👇

➡️Escape the Hypothyroidism Trap with Dr. Antonio Bianco:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1jzvyEoLfI

➡️The Truth About Hypothyroidism Misdiagnosis (And How To Avoid It) | Dr. Antonio Bianco:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azdSEojlM9k

➡️This is the BEST Protocol For Healing Hashimoto's:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bz0634BRLOA

➡️The 3 BEST and WORST Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Treatments:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WF13YPhp2-Q

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And if you have any questions or topics you would like covered in the future, let me know in the comments!

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➡️What is Subclinical Hypothyroidism?

https://drruscio.com/what-is-subclinical-hypothyroidism/

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https://drruscio.com/how-to-get-off-thyroid-medication/

➡️ Thyroid Diet Chart: What to Eat for Better Thyroid Function

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

03:59 Key points from previous discussion

06:54 Thyroid physiology

10:53 50% prefer combination therapy

16:24 Approaching thyroid "symptoms"

23:33 Consider menopausal symptoms

31:37 LT4 therapy limitations

37:33 Combo therapy for adjusting T3 & T4

59:24 How to switch to combination therapy

01:14:46 Key takeaways

Featured Studies

📉Treatment Preferences in Patients With Hypothyroidism:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39290156/

📉Clinical Outcomes After Discontinuation of Thyroid Hormone Replacement:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33161885/

📉Variable transduction of thyroid hormone signaling in structures of the mouse brain:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39903117/

📉Thyroid Hormone Homeostasis in Levothyroxine-treated Patients: Findings From ELSA-Brasil

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38506164/

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DISCLAIMER: The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment.

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