Pregnancy is one factor that can initiate thyroid autoimmunity. Let’s discuss the impact vitamin D can have on thyroid autoimmunity postpartum. Dr. R's Fast Facts The effect of vitamin D on thyroid autoimmunity in non-lactating women with postpartum thyroiditis. Could Vitamin D Help to Lower the Thyroid Antibodies Associated with Thyroid Autoimmunity? Women with vitamin D deficiency were treated with oral vitamin D (4000 IU daily), whereas women with vitamin D insufficiency and … [Read more...]
Vitamin D Does Not Improve Thyroid Autoimmunity
We’ve discussed two studies that have shown that vitamin D supplementation can lower thyroid antibodies, but a recent study found that vitamin D did not lower antibodies. What does this mean and how to we interpret these finding? Let’s discuss. Dr. R's Fast Facts Recent Study Effect of Vitamin D deficiency treatment on thyroid function and autoimmunity markers in Hashimoto's thyroiditis: A double-blind randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial. Fifty-six patients with … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #123
Get help using this information to become healthier. Get my free gut health eBook. Healthcare providers looking to sharpen their clinical skills, check out the Future of Functional Medicine Review Clinical Newsletter. In Case You Missed It On Monday, we discussed gut immune function. On Wednesday's podcast release, we spoke with Meik Wiking and discussed Hygge – a key missing ingredient to happiness. Latest Research Sleeping and training the next morning regularly with … [Read more...]
Is Your Chronically Low Vitamin D Due to an Infection?
This week we explore a theory behind the potential cause of chronically low vitamin D levels. Intracellular infections may cause a process that depletes your body of vitamin D, causing a whole host of health issues. If you’re struggling with brain fog, fatigue, or you get sick often, you should consider checking your vitamin D levels. Get help with your chronically low vitamin D levels. Get a free gut health eBook and be notified when my print book becomes available. Healthcare … [Read more...]
Chronically Low Vitamin D – The Infection Connection
Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with several health conditions, while sufficient blood vitamin D levels correlate with good health. So what if you’re low in vitamin D, but increasing your sun exposure and taking a vitamin D supplement doesn’t seem to budge your levels? Is more vitamin D the answer? In some cases this might actually make things worse. Get help with chronically low vitamin D. Get a free gut health eBook and be notified when my print book becomes … [Read more...]