Health & Fitness | Thyroid and Adrenal research

A layman's guide to understanding thyroid test results.

Understanding thyroid blood tests - TSH, Free T4, Free T3, antibodies, Reverse T3, etc. - what they test for, reference ranges, and what results mean.

It is possible to understand the science behind your thyroid....

'If your TSH falls within the reference range, and you don't have thyroid symptoms, then there is no reason for concern.

HOWEVER, if your TSH falls within the reference range, and you have thyroid signs and symptoms, a family history of thyroid disease, low levels of the key thyroid hormones (T4/T3), or antibodies, your thyroid may not be "normal."

In other words, if your doctor says your results are normal but you still struggle with hot or cold extremes, hair loss, infertility, polycystic ovarian syndrom, extreme weight gain or loss, depression or ANY autoimmune disease, INSIST on a complete thyroid panel.