The thyroid gland produces hormones (T4 and T3) that regulate metabolic rate, body temperature, energy production, mood, weight, hair growth, and cognitive function. Both underfunction (hypothyroidism) and autoimmune thyroid disease (Hashimoto's thyroiditis) are common, frequently underdiagnosed, and profoundly affect quality of life.
Primary hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland itself underproduces hormone. Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks thyroid tissue, detectable through antibody testing (anti-TPO and TgAb). Functional hypothyroidism can occur even with a normal TSH: suboptimal T4-to-T3 conversion (driven by stress, nutrient deficiency, and inflammation), or elevated reverse T3 (which blocks active T3 action). Standard NHS testing measures TSH only — missing the majority of functional thyroid pathology.
We run the full thyroid panel and assess nutritional cofactors critical for thyroid function, selenium (required for T4-to-T3 conversion), iodine, zinc, and iron. The protocol addresses identified deficiencies and, where indicated, coordinates referral to our endocrinology partner for medical management.
A complete thyroid picture and targeted protocol addressing identified dysfunction. For Hashimoto's, the focus is on reducing antibody load through anti-inflammatory nutrition, gut health, and nutritional correction. For functional hypothyroidism, correcting conversion cofactors often normalises active T3 without medication.
Metabolic
Metabolic
Metabolic
Metabolic
Mental Health
Mental Health
Digestive
Hormonal
Energy
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Hormonal
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Hormonal
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