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308: The best & worst foods for thyroid health | Brittany Henderson, M.D.

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Alternative Health, Health & Fitness

4.5 • 2.1K Ratings

🗓️ 14 May 2021

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Summary

Brittany Henderson, M.D.: “Genetics is part of [thyroid dysfunction], but the biggest thing that trumps everything is lifestyle.”  Henderson, a board-certified endocrinologist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss what to eat (and avoid) for optimal thyroid health, plus: - Why women are disproportionally affected by thyroid disease - Why you should eat only two Brazil nuts per day - The sneaky signs you may be dealing with thyroid dysfunction - Which labs to ask your doctor for to measure thyroid function - What you need to know before having your thyroid removed Referenced in the episode: - Statistics showing an estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease. - Henderson's book, What You Must Know About Hashimoto's Disease. Don't forget to use the code SLEEP25 for 25% off your first month subscription of mbg's best-selling sleep support+ supplement. Our science-backed formula helps you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up feeling rejuvenated.* It has become a non-negotiable for Jason, as he takes it every single night. To learn more about the supplement he swears by, visit mindbodygreen.com/SLEEP25. mbg Podcast listeners can also use the code SUSTAINABILITY for 15% off Davines hair care products at us.davines.com/mbg. Enjoy this episode! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medications, consult with your doctor before starting a supplement routine. It is always optimal to consult with a health care provider when considering what supplements are right for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Welcome to the MyBuddyGreen podcast. I'm Jason Wachib, founder and co-CEO of MyBuddyGreen and your host.

0:08.0

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performance is not guaranteed. Dr. Brittany Henderson is a specialty train board certified

0:51.7

endocrinologist with advanced training in thyroid hormone replacement, thyroid ultrasound

0:56.5

and biopsy, treatment of thyroid cancer, and advanced non-invasive thyroid techniques.

1:02.6

She has years of experience treating thyroid disease and has practiced at major academic

1:07.2

medical centers including wake forest and duke. And today, guess what? We're going to go deep

1:12.8

on thyroid health. Brittany, welcome. Thank you for having me. I appreciate it.

1:21.6

So you're an endocrinologist who specializes in thyroid disorders. So to set the stage,

1:28.8

I'm going to share some pretty scary statistics from the American Thyroid Association. So first,

1:34.9

more than 12% of the US population will develop a thyroid condition during their lifetime.

1:41.0

An estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease. And then up to 60%

1:48.9

of those with thyroid disease are unaware of their condition. That is especially scary. And

1:54.7

for all our female listeners, women are five to eight times more likely than men to have thyroid

2:00.9

problems. So my big first loaded question to you is, what's driving this? What are we getting

2:07.2

wrong when it comes to thyroid disorders? So I will say, first and foremost, that there's our

2:15.2

very staggering numbers, but probably they are under estimates, which is even more scary.

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