Watch this insightful interview with Dr. Dimitris Tsoukalas as we discuss the most common autoimmune disease—Hashimoto’s disease.
METABOLOMIC TEST LINK:
0:00 Welcome, Dr. Dimitris Tsoukalas
1:00 What is the most common autoimmune condition?
2:41 What is Hashimoto's?
5:08 Causes of Hashimoto’s
7:40 Is Hashimoto’s reversible?
11:20 Symptoms of Hashimoto's
15:55 Dietary patterns of people with Hashimoto’s
20:49 Metabolomic testing
Please join me in welcoming Dr. Dimitris Tsoukalas. There’s a chronic condition that’s more prevalent than cardiovascular disease and cancer combined. Autoimmune disease is the most common chronic illness, with over 50 million people suffering from autoimmune conditions in the US.
Autoimmune disease is a condition where the immune system does not recognize certain organs and tissues, so it attacks them. Hashimoto’s is the most common autoimmune disease.
Dr. Tsoukala explains that Hashimoto's thyroiditis is a chronic inflammatory condition in which the immune system attacks and gradually destroys the thyroid gland. This reduces the thyroid's function, leading to hypothyroidism.
Around 26 million people in the United States are suffering from Hashimoto's disease—and 9 out of 10 are women.
One of the first symptoms of Hashimoto’s is low energy. This is because the hormones produced by the thyroid gland regulate metabolism and control the metabolic rate. People with Hashimoto’s also have difficulty regulating body weight because their metabolic rate is slow. Hormonal imbalance and emotional instability are other common symptoms of Hashimoto’s.
All of Dr. Tsoukalas’ patients diagnosed with Hashimoto’s also have vitamin D deficiencies. More than 90% of his Hashimoto’s patients are insulin resistant. Another common problem associated with Hashimoto’s is multiple marginal micronutrient deficiencies. These deficiencies lead to mitochondrial dysfunction.
Dr. Tsoukalas takes a unique and groundbreaking approach with his patients and utilizes metabolomic testing, which tests chemical reactions in the body to help determine any deficiencies.
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Thanks for watching! I hope you found this interview with Dr. Tsoukalas helpful. I’ll see you in the next video.
58 responses to “Facinating Insights on Hashimoto’s (Hypothyroidism)”
Please make a detailed video on graves disease and hyperthyroidism.
Yes, this is a terrible problem, also autoimmune, and very little info about it
Hello, you can watch this video that has information on that 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAOm5KBlcS0
Hope it helps!
01:08 📊 Autoimmune diseases, affecting 50 million Americans, are the leading cause of chronic conditions, surpassing cancer and cardiovascular diseases combined.
02:15 🩺 Hashimoto’s disease stands out as the most prevalent autoimmune condition, primarily affecting the thyroid.
04:32 🔄 Hashimoto’s disease is not merely a thyroid disorder but an immune system malfunction where antibodies attack the thyroid gland, leading to chronic inflammation and potential destruction.
05:27 🚺 Hormonal fluctuations in women’s lives, such as during menstruation and pregnancy, contribute to the higher prevalence of Hashimoto’s disease among females.
08:37 🛑 While Hashimoto’s disease can be managed to halt the immune system’s attack on the thyroid, reversing tissue damage or discontinuing medication entirely is challenging due to slow thyroid tissue regeneration.
11:27 ⚡ Symptoms of Hashimoto’s disease include low energy levels, difficulty regulating body weight, hormonal imbalances, and emotional instability.
16:51 🧪 Vitamin D deficiency, insulin resistance, and micronutrient deficiencies are commonly associated with Hashimoto’s disease, underscoring the importance of comprehensive nutritional assessment.
21:12 🧬 Metabolomics offers a personalized approach to assessing nutrient utilization and identifying subtle deficiencies that traditional blood tests may miss, aiding in tailored treatment plans for Hashimoto’s patients.
Thanks so much for your outline!!
Sure no problem.
@@contessajones5619 you’re welcome.
@@Drberg Dr Berg I’ve sent you 3 emails for a collabrations but I got no response. my email is the same as my youtube username.
@@Drbergsorry what is his name
I used to ALWAYS get both names- Hashimoto’s and Fukushima mixed up! 🤓 Guess I was thinking too far ahead! Wow! Thank you, Dr. Berg! Happy Friday, everyone! From 🇺🇸
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You are welcome, thanks for watching!
The hardest part is getting this diagnosed. Most Dr’s don’t do complete blood panels on this and just call it good. I’m pretty sure I’ve had hypothyroidism for years! The best thing I can do is educate myself and tell my Dr which blood samples I want pulled. Going to try that at my next Dr’s appointment.
If the doctor doesn’t approve, you can also order the tests yourself. Of course insurance will not cover it at that point, but they are usually reasonable prices.
@@tradermunky1998how do you order a test for yourselves if the doc does not approve ? I believe previous chemo caused mine , but getting a doctor to believe that impossible
@@sandralrho9455 LabCorp and Quest Diagnostics, probably more out there. You simply schedule the panel, do it, and pay for it like anything else. It’s not “illegal” to get tested without a doctor approval.
@sandralrho9455 LabCorp and Quest Diagnostics, probably more out there. You simply schedule the panel, do it, and pay for it like anything else. It’s not “illegal” to get tested without a doctor approval.
Go to a wellness doctor. That’s what I had to do. They do a much better thorough job.
Just today I was diagnosed with high high mpv, pdw and TSH. You are god send Dr. Berg.
So glad this is helpful. Keep up the good work.
Oh my goodness, I’ve been waiting almost my whole life for this Information. Finding a specialist in the field of endocrinology is so difficult. This video has set in stone what I need to do now. At 71 allot cannot be turned around, but At least now I have some answers, and what answers I don’t have I will address at Vanderbilt Univ. medical center! Thank you Dr Berg and your Dr as well.
You are very welcome, so glad you found this information useful. Keep us posted with your progress.
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Thank you so much for following from Ethiopia. Keep doing well.
Thank you so much Dr. Berg and Dr. Tsoukalas..❤
Was diagnosed with Hashimoto 20 years ago. But my former family doctor said once…you look pretty good, you couldn’t be that sick..😅😢 Then I changed my family doctor and was sent to an Internist, who was specialized in gland diseases. Thank God and for her, after I showed her up all of my collected symptoms for more than 10 years, a lot of blood tests, one ultrasound and thyroid scintigraphy, this wonderful doctor lady diagnosed me with this Hashimoto disease. I am so thankful for finding such a good Doc. Love ♥️ and Light 🕯Dearest greetings from Germany 🇩🇪 Sabine..⚘️🌾🌷
You are very welcome, so glad you find the information helpful. Thanks for sharing with us here. Keep doing well!
@Dr. Eric Berg DC In 2005, I was diagnosed with diabetes. I had an excellent doctor, and with his help, I followed his plan to get better. In 2012, I came off of Metformin, and now I’m pre-diabetic. In 2012, I was diagnosed with Graves Disease, and my doctor did not remove my thyroid but killed it with the radiation pill. It didn’t work, and I ended up with a tiny thyroid. In 2018, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. The symptoms with it are practically unbearable. The fatigue alone is horrible! The joint, bone, and muscle pain is terrible. There are no Endocrinologists where I live. I have to travel 2 hours to see her who mainly focuses on diabetes. I can’t even begin to describe this horrible journey, including the weight gain.😢
I’m so sorry you are going through this. If you don’t have any ethical objections perhaps consider trying a carnivore elimination diet for 30-90 days to see if that gives you some relief. Dr. Berg and other doctors on YT have some great videos on how to use diet as a healing nutritional tool though I know many who have had such positive results that they’ve stayed with it, myself included.
@ellieb2914 Thank you for your response. Since the removal of my gallbladder 3 years ago, I have a hard time with digesting certain foods. Red meats is one of them, but I’ll give it a try. I am on a gluten free lifestyle change (diet, lol).
Someone here on YT, said that she resolved her thyroid issues with 1 or 2 Brazilnut a day and that it corrects both hyper or hypo because of the selenium in it. You can research this. Also too much selenium can be damaging if it’s overdone, so keep this in mind.
Same here, thyroid removed surgically and treated with radioactive ☢️ iodine! Suffering with years of cancers, pain, many conditions, endocrinologists say my bloodwork TSH is normal! I give up!! 😢
@junesmith1570 I’m so sorry to hear that!!! The radioactive iodine pill I took, I was allergic to. I’m highly allergic to shellfish, especially shrimp. I was afraid to take that pill to destroy the thyroid; however, my doctor said it wasn’t enough to hurt me. About 30 minutes later, I started itching and developed hives, and by the time I made it back to radiology, my throat was swelling. Was given a shot and IV fluids. Imagine living 2 hours away how our drive back home would have been, but I hadn’t left the hospital. 2 days later, the fatigue set in. I didn’t think I would live through the night.
Thank you for this! It took years to get my hashimoto’s diagnosis. It has then taken more years to get appropriate treatment. For being so common you would think the medical field would be more educated!
You are very welcome, so glad it is helpful!
I know your guest was limited in his time, but my “appetite was only whetted” by this discussion. Although I do not have Hashimoto’s, I found the topic fascinating. Great job, gentlemen! 👏👏👏
Thank you for bringing Dr Tsoukala for conversation! One of the best doctors here in Greece!
I cured my Hashimoto’s on a high fat carnivore gluten free diet. I have years of gluten damage so I do still need thyroid medication, but feel so much better.
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Gluten free helps me too although I make an exception for pizza and brownies.
@michelemcneil3652 How do you know that you cured it when you still have to take medication? If you’re cured doesn’t that mean that you no longer have to take medication? I would love to cure mine, and I’m still trying my best to figure all this out.
Same. No medication because i caught it early.
I cut out gluten and sugar and alcohol and went on a vegan diet to treat the Hashimoto’s. I still have hypothyroidism but the numbers for Hashimoto’s have improved with the diet.
❤ Thank you for this information! I have Hashimotos since 1987. I always had insulin resistance. I do everything I can to increase my energy level, eating anti inflamatory food and taking supplements.
Dr. Berg, can you please do a video on what food and supplements or actions a person suffering from this should do and take, on top of doing the metabolic test. Thank you
Am a Ugandan but i learned to treat my self after following Dr. Berg. Bravo to you doctor ❤.
I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism in 2007. Docs put me on meds and I improved, but I hated being told I would have to take the meds for the rest of my life. I started a Keto, gluten free diet 3 years ago, and was able to get rid of the Hashimoto’s. Now Im doing high doses of Vit D3 with Vit K2 to get off my meds. I am down to taking my thyroid meds 2x/week now. My doctor is impressed and my labs confirm im on the rigjt track!
My labs turned around and my doctor said he’s never seen it. OK but how did that happen tho? It’s crazy.
I’m so happy for you! im on the same path!
Wow, that’s awesome!
Congratulations we need to take control of our health most Doctors just push medication on us.
When you say high doses of D3 and K2, how much are you taking? I’ve been taking 10k IUs of D3 for a couple of months and my numbers only moved 6 points. I just started on a liquid D3 with K2 as well as a liquid magnesium in the hopes if getting better absorption and my numbers up more quickly.
My wife has this. I thought this was a very rare disorder. This was very eye opening 😳
It was until the co vid vaccine. It is a side effect and now it is becoming very common.
Extremely insightful, informative, and educating!
Thanks to both of these amazing
Doctors!
❤ Thanks immensely for your comments Do you know where you can get recommended test done if we reside in United Kingdom please?💚🌼🙏
Thanks for your comment. Appreciate it.
Last year I got really depressed, I had no energy and couldn’t stay awake I was randomly falling asleep, I’m also very overweight. I got really scared and went to the doctor. They diagnosed me with hypothyroidism and put me on medication. Now I’ve lost 50 pounds since January and I feel like a different person.
So glad u got help. I don’t get help here in cs