Did You Know… posted on June 2, 2014 thyroidthyroid function Share this Post Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Google Plus June 2, 2014 Now, let’s talk about hypothyroidism. Conventional doctors rely on one blood test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), to diagnose and manage hypothyroidism. Endocrinologists, however, cannot agree on what TSH level even constitutes hypothyroidism. And the TSH test doesn’t even measure actual thyroid hormone in the body; it measures a pituitary hormone. TSH doesn’t always correlate to actual levels of thyroid hormone — thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) — in the body. Did you know that your TSH can be normal, and your T4 or T3 can be low? A person can still be suffering from hypothyroidism and its symptoms without having a “low” TSH. Ask questions if you think this is you. Adrenal Essentials (60) $31.99 Add to cart Read Reviews (2) Thyroid Support (60) $21.99 Add to cart Read Reviews (1) As always, Be well, Diane Silverman R.Ph. Ask The Pharmacist Group