
16/07/2025
Curious about your thyroid? Here’s what your doctor probably isn’t telling you.
Most conventional labs only check TSH (a brain hormone—not a thyroid hormone 🙃).
If you’re lucky, maybe they’ll look at T4… but that’s still not the full picture.
👉 Your body needs T3 to function — and that requires proper conversion from T4.
👉 In times of stress, your body might convert T4 into reverse T3 — a protective but problematic detour.
👉 And then there’s the autoimmune factor — antibodies against your thyroid can fly totally under the radar unless they’re specifically tested for.
If no one’s running a full thyroid panel, it’s time to advocate for your health or work with someone who will.
A full panel should include: TSH, Free T4, Free T3, Reverse T3, TPO, and TG antibodies.
Have more questions about your thyroid health? Send me a DM so we can chat.