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Thoughts on timing of lab draw for thyroid testing, since there seems to be a diurnal pattern associated with it. Is there a specific time of day you like to see the lab drawn?

A similar question from Trevor. “Thoughts on timing of lab draw for thyroid testing, since there seems to be a...

Immune system classification: Th1 cell-mediated versus Th2 humoral immunity bearing in mind the big picture—gluten intolerance, low vitamin D, blood sugar dysregulation, etc., can speak to autoimmune problems, Hashimoto’s and if you test to look for Th1 or Th2 dominance.

Chris Kresser: I don’t. I think that whole idea of Th1 and Th2 dominance has been kind of debunked at...

What would you consider four recommendations and/or underlying causes of a free T3 at 9.1? All of the thyroid markers are within normal limits.

Amy Nett: Next question: Kyle asks, “What would you consider four recommendations and/or underlying causes of a free T3 at...

Can you talk about hyperthyroidism and how I look at this functionally? I have a few patients that have had a history of this and [it] was treated surgically. How do you view this and, if they have had their [thyroid gland] removed, think about hormonal balance?

Chris Kresser: Okay, question from Trevor: “Can you talk about hyperthyroidism and how I look at this functionally? I have...

What about high vitamin D? Can it be a sign of [a] thyroid issue or usually over-supplementation?

Chris Kresser: All right. Amy asks, “What about high vitamin D? Can it be a sign of [a] thyroid issue...

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