Thyroid Talk Episode 7: Micronutrients for Optimal Thyroid Performance

Send us Fan MailThyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DORecorded 5-13-2022SHOW NOTES EPISODE 7Micronutrients for Optimal Thyroid PerformanceHost: Dr. Angela Mazza, DOCo-host: Dawn Sheffield I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.  My goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best. I wanted to do this podcast to provide life-saving education and encourage folks to see a doctor in time to prevent or minimize damage.  That’s deeply fulfilling.  I enjoy helping folks understand how all aspects of their lives are tied to both thyroid and overall health. In fact, this is why I went into endocrinology.  It’s a medical art that combines science with the study of our lives—and all that they encompass.     To recap some of what we discussed in episode 7—not necessarily in this order: ·       What are micronutrients?  (They’re not microbreweries, by the way!)·       Which micronutrients are important for optimal thyroid function?·       How “leaky gut” can impact supplement absorption—and options;·       Why iodine supplements should not be taken by everyone;·       The importance of medical review and supervision with supplements;·       How micronutrients can be measured;·       How intravenous infusions are good for persons for gut issues, and·       The importance of quality supplements.·       Best of all, we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health! I hope this discussion on micronutrients crucial to optimal thyroid performance was helpful, and that you will continue listening to this podcast.  We’ll build on today’s foundation and cover some topics I think you’ll find meaningful.  We have many more interesting episodes, and guests, planned. In our next episode, episode 8, we’ll discuss Leaky Gut! We welcome your comments, show ideas, and questions for future episodes.  Please send them to [email protected]  We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will NOT read your name NOR your address on the show.  We reserve the right to edit your input as necessary. Don’t forget to ask your healthcare provider about any specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only. Copyright 2022 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reserved.       Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.