Yes it is genetic. Many family members, especially females on my father's side, have this same condition, and it generally affects women more than men. Men can carry the genetics but it doesn't usually manifest in them. However the foods that we typically eat here in the west does make it worse and leads to leaky gut and nutrient deficiencies, which is what made my symptoms worse.
I have supplemented with iodine and it ended up wreaking havoc on my body because I found out my iodine levels were normal and taking extra only worsens my condition. My condition isn't caused by low iodine, but rather leaky gut, extreme stress, and nutrient/vitamin deficiencies even though I was eating healthy every day, it still wasn't enough. Our foods, even the healthy ones, are so poor in nutrition it's a wonder this was the only issue I have.
I have the same issue as my family members but I have no proof it is genetic given we have had the same vaccines growing up and exposed to the same poisons. Leaky gut is related to glyphosate and gluten which is very much related to the thyroid. I recommend reading Dr Brownstein’s books. I have had the opportunity to be treated by a similar doctor as brownstein. Given the fact that your doctor didn’t connect the two- thyroid and leaky gut suggests you are getting typical low grade mainstream care. Also, if iodine didn’t work you might have hashimotos. Did your doctor test for that?
Yes, I do know I have Hashimoto's, I made sure to get my thyroid antibodies tested and they were really high. My TSH was high, while my T3/T4 were low. I know it's genetic on my father's side because many of my family members on that side have it, yet those on my mother's side don't. We've all likely had the same vaccines, however my own immediate family has had way less than my extended family, so I don't know if I can immediately contribute it to that. No doubt the vaccines don't help matters, though.
I've been reading up about Hashimoto's from Dr. Izabella Wentz's books, and they're a great resource! I've also heard good things about Dr. Brownstein's books too, but I'm going to finish Wentz's books first.
I'm on a leaky gut/autoimmune diet currently, feeling better for the first time in 6 months. I cut out gluten, grains, dairy, sugar, soy, caffeine, and alcohol. A lot of puffiness in my ankles and face is gone now, bloating gone, skin is getting better, etc. I still seem to be having a lot of hair fall though, but it appears this is caused by my really low iron levels. I've been taking iron supplements for a few months now but it will be a while until my numbers finally get in a decent range. I'm also taking a ridiculous amount of other supplements, since I was low on just about everything. Zinc, selenium, magnesium, calcium, D3, B-complex, NAC, inositol, and way more that I can't think of off the top of my head. I keep a list and schedule so I can always remember what to take and when.
Yes it is genetic. Many family members, especially females on my father's side, have this same condition, and it generally affects women more than men. Men can carry the genetics but it doesn't usually manifest in them. However the foods that we typically eat here in the west does make it worse and leads to leaky gut and nutrient deficiencies, which is what made my symptoms worse.
I have supplemented with iodine and it ended up wreaking havoc on my body because I found out my iodine levels were normal and taking extra only worsens my condition. My condition isn't caused by low iodine, but rather leaky gut, extreme stress, and nutrient/vitamin deficiencies even though I was eating healthy every day, it still wasn't enough. Our foods, even the healthy ones, are so poor in nutrition it's a wonder this was the only issue I have.
I have the same issue as my family members but I have no proof it is genetic given we have had the same vaccines growing up and exposed to the same poisons. Leaky gut is related to glyphosate and gluten which is very much related to the thyroid. I recommend reading Dr Brownstein’s books. I have had the opportunity to be treated by a similar doctor as brownstein. Given the fact that your doctor didn’t connect the two- thyroid and leaky gut suggests you are getting typical low grade mainstream care. Also, if iodine didn’t work you might have hashimotos. Did your doctor test for that?
Yes, I do know I have Hashimoto's, I made sure to get my thyroid antibodies tested and they were really high. My TSH was high, while my T3/T4 were low. I know it's genetic on my father's side because many of my family members on that side have it, yet those on my mother's side don't. We've all likely had the same vaccines, however my own immediate family has had way less than my extended family, so I don't know if I can immediately contribute it to that. No doubt the vaccines don't help matters, though.
I've been reading up about Hashimoto's from Dr. Izabella Wentz's books, and they're a great resource! I've also heard good things about Dr. Brownstein's books too, but I'm going to finish Wentz's books first.
I'm on a leaky gut/autoimmune diet currently, feeling better for the first time in 6 months. I cut out gluten, grains, dairy, sugar, soy, caffeine, and alcohol. A lot of puffiness in my ankles and face is gone now, bloating gone, skin is getting better, etc. I still seem to be having a lot of hair fall though, but it appears this is caused by my really low iron levels. I've been taking iron supplements for a few months now but it will be a while until my numbers finally get in a decent range. I'm also taking a ridiculous amount of other supplements, since I was low on just about everything. Zinc, selenium, magnesium, calcium, D3, B-complex, NAC, inositol, and way more that I can't think of off the top of my head. I keep a list and schedule so I can always remember what to take and when.