The latest science on tackling hormone imbalances. 

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Timestamps

01:13 Gluten-free dieting 

09:19 How chemicals impact thyroid function

11:40 Balancing risks with benefits 

15:15 Heavy metal exposure on thyroid 

16:20 Vitamin D for thyroid autoimmunity 

17:51 Selenium supplementation for Hashimoto’s

18:53 Cordyceps for Hashimoto’s

20:39 Black cohosh for menopause 

21:37 Meditation & mindfulness for sleep & stress

 

Featured Studies 

• Effect of gluten-free diet on autoimmune thyroiditis progression in patients with no symptoms or histology of celiac disease: a meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37554764/ 

• An Italian prospective multicenter survey on patients suspected of having non-celiac gluten sensitivity: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24885375/ 

• Exposure to pesticides and the risk of hypothyroidism: a systematic review and meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37752464/ 

• Dietary Intake of Endocrine Disrupting Substances Presents in Environment and Their Impact on Thyroid Function - PMC: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7998837/ 

• Associations between exposure to phthalates and subclinical hypothyroidism in pregnant women during early pregnancy: A pilot case-control study in China: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36642176/ 

• Systematic Review of the Effects of Blueberry on Cognitive Performance as We Age: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30941401/ 

• The effect of blueberry interventions on cognitive performance and mood: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30999017/ 

• Fish intake, n-3 fatty acid body status, and risk of cognitive decline: a systematic review and a dose-response meta-analysis of observational and experimental studies: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34605891/  

• Impact of lead exposure on the thyroid glands of individuals living in high- or low-lead exposure areas: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36961188/ 

• Therapeutic effect of vitamin D in Hashimoto's thyroiditis: a prospective, randomized and controlled clinical trial in China: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37969187/ 

• Effects of vitamin D supplementation on autoantibodies and thyroid function in patients with Hashimoto's thyroiditis: A systematic review and meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38206745/ 

• Clinical efficacy of selenium supplementation in patients with Hashimoto thyroiditis: A systematic review and meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37335715/ 

• Efficacy and safety of Ophiocordyceps sinensis in the treatment of Hashimoto's thyroiditis: a systematic review and meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37854714/

• Black cohosh extracts in women with menopausal symptoms: an updated pairwise meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37192826/ 

• Omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids as a potential treatment for reducing dysmenorrhoea pain: Systematic literature review and meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37545015/ 

• Behavioral interventions for improving sleep outcomes in menopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36067398/ 

• Mindfulness and emotion regulation--an fMRI study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23563850/ 

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