What is Reverse T3?

Prior blog articles discussed the basics of T4 and T3, the primary active hormones of our thyroid gland, but now we turn our attention to the forgotten troublemaker in the family.  Reverse T3, like its mirror image T3, has 3 iodines attached to a double tyrosine backbone. (see prior articles for more).  The problem arises…

Is Sub-Clinical Hypothyroidism in Pregnancy Really Sub-Clinical?

By definition, sub-clinical implies that something is “not” causing any noticeable symptoms. Thus the name “sub-clinical hypothyroidism” assumes that a lower than expected thyroid function causes no problems for an individual person in that category.  In reality, a “sub-clinical” state stands out as more of a burglar in a pitch black room.  Just because we…

Hormone Cascade

Hormone Cascade Where do hormones come from?  Do they just appear out of thin air?  Do they just ooze out of reproductive organs magically?  No, just like most of our body’s chemical messengers, they are made from other substances in us.  Our reproductive and adrenal hormones all begin as cholesterol, yes cholesterol.  Despite its horrible reputation (not entirely deserved), cholesterol…