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Deep Dive into Thyroid Function and Health with Calvin Scheller
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From cholesterol metabolism to digestive health, Calvin sheds light on how thyroid hormones influence fat utilization, gastric motility, and nutrient absorption. They delve into the repercussions of both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, exploring common symptoms like altered cholesterol levels, constipation, diarrhea, and changes in hunger signals.
Join us for a comprehensive conversation on the thyroid's essential role in metabolism, protein turnover, and overall well-being, and discover practical takeaways to support your thyroid health. Let's dive in!
*Timestamp Overview:*
00:00 Elevated TSH indicates need for more hormone.
05:38 Thyroid glands produce T4, converted to T3.
08:55 Thyroid hormones regulate body functions; crucial for health.
12:20 Excess uncoupling protein wastes energy, causes high temperature.
14:50 Thyroid hormone impacts muscle growth and loss.
16:09 Thyroid affects muscle growth and strength.
20:26 Thyroid hormones impact LDL uptake and recycling.
22:44 High LDL often with low HDL. Hypothyroidism increases LDL and HDL, improperly used. High triglycerides also seen. HDL is key marker for hypothyroidism.
28:16 TSH regulates thyroid hormones, impacts body systems.
30:53 Monitoring body temperature can indicate thyroid health.
34:35 Lifestyle affects thyroid hormone, body weight balance.
37:35 Lifestyle stress impacts training and dieting success.
41:50 Iron balance is crucial for overall health.
45:17 High calcium levels increase absorption of lead.
**Key Discussion Points:**
1. **Impact of Thyroid Hormones on Cholesterol Levels**:
- Thyroid hormones play a significant role in fat metabolism and enzyme function.
- Low thyroid hormones can lead to a buildup of VLDL and increased LDL circulation, while high thyroid hormone levels can have the opposite effect.
2. **Thyroid Hormones and Gastrointestinal Health**:
- The impact of thyroid hormones on gastric motility, leading to various digestive issues like constipation in hypothyroidism and diarrhea in hyperthyroidism.
- Modulation of hunger signals and nutrient absorption based on thyroid health.
3. **Thyroid Hormone Production and Regulation**:
- Understanding the role of the HPT axis in the production of T4 and T3 hormones.
- The importance of TSH, T3, T4, and reverse T3 as markers for thyroid health.
- Body temperature as an indicator of thyroid issues.
4. **Micronutrient Importance**:
- The roles of iodine and selenium in thyroid hormone production and protection against gland damage.
- Antioxidants like selenium are crucial for a healthy thyroid.
- Micronutrient deficiencies and their impact on the risk of heavy metal absorption.
5. **Heavy Metal Exposure and Thyroid Health**:
- Heavy metals' interaction with micronutrient transport pathways.
- Strategies to minimize heavy metal exposure and competition for absorption with other nutrients.
6. **Personal Experiences with Thyroid Issues**:
- Calvin Scheller shares his journey with thyroid issues, including treatment approaches and natural remedies.
7. **Lifestyle and Diet Factors**:
- The effects of diet (e.g., low-carb diets) and physical activity on thyroid hormone levels.
- The role of lifestyle stress in thyroid health.
- Overtraining and inadequate food intake impacting cortisol and catecholamine levels, which affect thyroid production.
8. **Nutrient Deficiencies and Absorption**:
- How addressing nutrient deficiencies can enhance micronutrient absorption.
- Competitive absorption of micronutrients and heavy metals.
**Follow Calvin Scheller:**
- Instagram: @calvin_scheller
- TikTok: @physiologywithcalvin
- Website: https://www.calvinscoaching.com/
**Episode Availability:**
You can listen to this engaging episode with Calvin Scheller on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and directly on our website.
**Connect with Us:**
Visit our website at https://www.nutritioncoachingandlife.com/ for more information about the podcast and to access our archive of episodes. Connect with us on social media for the latest updates and to join the conversation.
Remember to subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode. Your support helps us bring more content like this to you. Join us next time on the Nutrition and Life podcast for another dose of knowledge to help you optimize your health and lifestyle!
Join us for a comprehensive conversation on the thyroid's essential role in metabolism, protein turnover, and overall well-being, and discover practical takeaways to support your thyroid health. Let's dive in!
*Timestamp Overview:*
00:00 Elevated TSH indicates need for more hormone.
05:38 Thyroid glands produce T4, converted to T3.
08:55 Thyroid hormones regulate body functions; crucial for health.
12:20 Excess uncoupling protein wastes energy, causes high temperature.
14:50 Thyroid hormone impacts muscle growth and loss.
16:09 Thyroid affects muscle growth and strength.
20:26 Thyroid hormones impact LDL uptake and recycling.
22:44 High LDL often with low HDL. Hypothyroidism increases LDL and HDL, improperly used. High triglycerides also seen. HDL is key marker for hypothyroidism.
28:16 TSH regulates thyroid hormones, impacts body systems.
30:53 Monitoring body temperature can indicate thyroid health.
34:35 Lifestyle affects thyroid hormone, body weight balance.
37:35 Lifestyle stress impacts training and dieting success.
41:50 Iron balance is crucial for overall health.
45:17 High calcium levels increase absorption of lead.
**Key Discussion Points:**
1. **Impact of Thyroid Hormones on Cholesterol Levels**:
- Thyroid hormones play a significant role in fat metabolism and enzyme function.
- Low thyroid hormones can lead to a buildup of VLDL and increased LDL circulation, while high thyroid hormone levels can have the opposite effect.
2. **Thyroid Hormones and Gastrointestinal Health**:
- The impact of thyroid hormones on gastric motility, leading to various digestive issues like constipation in hypothyroidism and diarrhea in hyperthyroidism.
- Modulation of hunger signals and nutrient absorption based on thyroid health.
3. **Thyroid Hormone Production and Regulation**:
- Understanding the role of the HPT axis in the production of T4 and T3 hormones.
- The importance of TSH, T3, T4, and reverse T3 as markers for thyroid health.
- Body temperature as an indicator of thyroid issues.
4. **Micronutrient Importance**:
- The roles of iodine and selenium in thyroid hormone production and protection against gland damage.
- Antioxidants like selenium are crucial for a healthy thyroid.
- Micronutrient deficiencies and their impact on the risk of heavy metal absorption.
5. **Heavy Metal Exposure and Thyroid Health**:
- Heavy metals' interaction with micronutrient transport pathways.
- Strategies to minimize heavy metal exposure and competition for absorption with other nutrients.
6. **Personal Experiences with Thyroid Issues**:
- Calvin Scheller shares his journey with thyroid issues, including treatment approaches and natural remedies.
7. **Lifestyle and Diet Factors**:
- The effects of diet (e.g., low-carb diets) and physical activity on thyroid hormone levels.
- The role of lifestyle stress in thyroid health.
- Overtraining and inadequate food intake impacting cortisol and catecholamine levels, which affect thyroid production.
8. **Nutrient Deficiencies and Absorption**:
- How addressing nutrient deficiencies can enhance micronutrient absorption.
- Competitive absorption of micronutrients and heavy metals.
**Follow Calvin Scheller:**
- Instagram: @calvin_scheller
- TikTok: @physiologywithcalvin
- Website: https://www.calvinscoaching.com/
**Episode Availability:**
You can listen to this engaging episode with Calvin Scheller on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and directly on our website.
**Connect with Us:**
Visit our website at https://www.nutritioncoachingandlife.com/ for more information about the podcast and to access our archive of episodes. Connect with us on social media for the latest updates and to join the conversation.
Remember to subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode. Your support helps us bring more content like this to you. Join us next time on the Nutrition and Life podcast for another dose of knowledge to help you optimize your health and lifestyle!
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