#408 ‒ AMA #89: Thyroid health: interpreting symptoms, diagnosing and treating dysfunction, and navigating the gray zone

Peter Attia dives deep into thyroid health, explaining why diagnosing and managing thyroid dysfunction is unusually complex. He breaks down the roles of T4, T3, and TSH, why symptoms alone are insufficient for diagnosis, and how to navigate the gray zone of subclinical hypothyroidism. He discusses when to consider adding T3 to standard T4 replacement and the critical importance of proper medication timing for absorption. Attia also covers hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto’s, pregnancy considerations, and offers a practical framework for evaluating patients who suspect thyroid issues.