Adam Lamb
Women get Hashimoto's Thyroiditis much more often than men which may indicate an estrogenic role in the disease. Previous studies link Hashimoto's in men to disorders that cause hypogonadism. Scientist in Poland wondered what would happen if you gave men with low testosterone and detectable circulating thyroid antibodies testosterone replacement. If this works what does this say about the role of hormones on diseases of autoimmunity?
NOTE: Due to internet connectivity the FB Live was interrupted about 10 minutes prior to the show's completion.
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Show Notes:
[2:22] Much of the fear of getting on HRT is the fear of long term commitment.
[4:00] Carl’s real life example of how hormones create perspective.
[5:17] It’s not just all about libido.
[7:45] “If you didn’t know how old you are, how old would you feel?”
[8:50]Increased incidence of thyroid disease with hypogonadism.
- Testosterone therapy drops thyroid antibodies.
- It also corrected autoimmunity, meaning that testosterone affects the gut in some fashion.
[14:20] Optimizing test improves several issues at once.
[17:00] Reduced glutathione for Hashimoto’s?
- Glutathione can reduce the collateral damage that comes with Hashimoto’s.
- It is advised to eat more fish and to take melatonin.
[30:09] If you have thyroid autoimmunity, have your test to estrogen ratio checked.
- It is speculated that there is also a relationship between test and thyroid levels in women.
[41:45] Low dose Naltraxone for Hashimoto’s?
- It became a popular treatment eight years ago.
- Carl doesn’t like it because it suppresses the immune system and acts as a band aid.
[47:40] Microbiome testing.
- Carl shares his thoughts on coffee enemas.
- There are no magical effects other than stimulation from the coffee.
- What you put in the front door is more important than what you force out of the back door.
