We see a lot of low thyroid function cases here and many from not using iodized salt.
Some evidence that thyroid problems cause secondary low T.
TSH should be nearer to 1.0, ranges are silly, 11:1 range is perfect for all?
T3, T4, fT3, fT4 should be mid-range or better.
Just for the record, no one here has ever reported their doctor asking about iodine. T3 hormone has 3 iodine atoms and T4 has four. Iodized salt introduced almost 100 years ago to address very serious problems.
Please read the stickies found here: About the T Replacement Category - #2 by KSman
- advice for new guys
- things that damage your hormones
- protocol for injections
- finding a TRT doc
- thyroid basics
Please post oral body temps ASAP.
If your wife not using iodized salt, check her too.
Vit-D3 is very important. Do not get T-tunnel vision, you need to be looking at multiple health factors to regain quality of life. Vit-D3 convert to Vit-D25 which is an absolutely critical steroid hormone needed to enable proper gene expression. Affects every cell in you body.
Reference to sea food is for another iodine source.
The stickies will be very helpful, but a lot of reading.