
About this episode
Are birth control pills and other medications increasing your risk of hypothyroidism?
Long-term use of birth control pills may be putting women at much higher risk of developing an underactive thyroid or hypothyroidism. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Josh Axe dives into the latest research showing a strong link between extended birth control use and thyroid dysfunction.
Tune in as Dr. Axe reveals:
Shocking statistics on hypothyroidism rates in women taking birth control pills
How birth control hormones deplete nutrients crucial for thyroid function
Best natural remedies to support thyroid health if on birth control
Top foods, herbs, and lifestyle tips to heal hypothyroidism
In this must-listen episode, you'll learn if you're at risk for thyroid issues, steps to protect yourself, and how to restore optimal thyroid function naturally.
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Links:
https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/11/6/e046607
https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-estrogen-and-what-does-it-do-to-my-body-4142677
https://www.verywellhealth.com/the-thyroid-gland-and-thyroid-hormones-4149834
https://www.verywellhealth.com/thyroid-binding-globulin-test-4691368
https://www.verywellhealth.com/iodine-deficiency-overview-4582557
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/adrenal-glands
https://honehealth.com/edge/health/ashwagandha-and-thyroid-health/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6057754/
https://www.apa.org/topics/stress/body
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28829155/
https://www.livestrong.com/article/483255-vitamin-b-complex-hypothyroidism
https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/23/7084
https://www.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-046607
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