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March 10, 2025 86 mins

I’m very excited to have thyroid expert, Dr. Antonio Bianco back on the podcast! In this episode, we have a fascinating discussion about different approaches to hypothyroidism therapy. He shares his research on the use of levothyroxine in comparison to combination therapy and provides insights on how to adjust treatment for patients’ needs. You don’t want to miss this! Listen now. 

We want to improve your thyroid health! Learn more about our virtual clinic:  https://drruscio.com/virtual-clinic/

 

Check out Dr. Bianco’s book, “Rethinking Hypothyroidism: Why Treatment Must Change and What Patients Can Do”.

https://www.amazon.com/Rethinking-Hypothyroidism-Treatment-Change-Patients/dp/0226823164

 

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azdSEojlM9k

➡️This is the BEST Protocol For Healing Hashimoto’s:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bz0634BRLOA

➡️The 3 BEST and WORST Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Treatments:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WF13YPhp2-Q

 

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And if you have any questions or topics you would like covered in the future, let me know in the comments!

 

👇Read these next 👇

➡️What is Subclinical Hypothyroidism?

 https://drruscio.com/what-is-subclinical-hypothyroidism/ 

➡️ How to Get Off Thyroid Medication Naturally

https://drruscio.com/how-to-get-off-thyroid-medication/ 

➡️ Thyroid Diet Chart: What to Eat for Better Thyroid Function

https://drruscio.com/thyroid-diet-chart/ 

➡️ Can You Use Red Light Therapy for Thyroid Health?

https://drruscio.com/red-light-therapy-for-thyroid/ 

 

Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

03:59 Key points from previous discussion

06:54 Thyroid physiology

10:53 50% prefer combination therapy

16:24 Approaching thyroid “symptoms”

23:33 Consider menopausal symptoms

31:37  LT4 therapy limitations

37:33 Combo therapy for adjusting T3 & T4

59:24 How to switch to combination therapy

01:14:46 Key takeaways

 

Featured Studies 

📉Treatment Preferences in Patients With Hypothyroidism:

https://pubmed.ncbi.n


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