Autoimmune expert: Dr Mark Vanderpump is an endocrinologist specialising in thyroid disease and reproductive endocrinology including PCOS

In this episode, I interview a leading Endocrinologist based in London, Dr Mark Vanderpump, on autoimmune diseases, with a special focus on thyroid conditions. In this episode, I ask him: Why are women more imapcted by autoimmune diseases than men?What are autoimmune diseases and why do they occur? What are the autoimmune diseases triggers and treatment Conflicting researching surrounding increases and decreases in rates of autoimmune disease His view on lifestyle medicine and how gut health might impact Why is there a delay for so many women when it comes to diagnosis About Dr VanderpumpDr Mark Vanderpump is a consultant physician and endocrinologist OneWelbeck in London, specialising in thyroid disease.Dr Vanderpump is a highly experienced endocrinologist. He was a Consultant Physician and Honorary Senior Lecturer in Endocrinology and Diabetes at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust for 17 years, until he moved to full-time private practice, in 2016, after more than 30 years working in the NHS.He is the past President of the British Thyroid Association (2014-2017), and a 2017 and 2022 Top Doctors award winner. He is the former Chair of the London Consultants’ Association.He is a published author with a book and chapters on thyroid disease, and he regularly contributes to medical publications and teaches and lectures nationally and internationally.We've reached 1 million + views across all platforms, proudly covering some of the most chronic and confusing conditions and diseases that disproportionately affect women. Help us keep the podcast going by following us on Instagram or TikTok, or subscribe via YouTube.