@stephaniecrassweller: “Your TSH is normal.” Yet you’re exhausted. You’re gaining weight despite eating less. Your hair is thinning. You’re constipated. Your hands and feet are always cold. 💁🏽‍♀️And no one can explain why. Because TSH isn’t actually your thyroid hormone. It’s your brain’s signal telling your thyroid to produce hormones. The hormones that impact metabolism are T4 and T3. And T3 is the active form. It’s the hormone that helps determine how efficiently your body burns calories, produces energy, supports muscle, and regulates body temperature. The problem? Many women have enough T4 but aren’t converting enough of it into T3. And that conversion can be impacted by: ➡️ chronic stress ➡️ under-eating ➡️ excessive fasting ➡️ poor sleep ➡️ inflammation ➡️ blood sugar instability ➡️ nutrient deficiencies This is one reason your labs can look “normal” while your symptoms say otherwise. A few ways to support T4 → T3 conversion: ✅ Prioritize protein Aim for 25-40g per meal from foods like: • eggs • Greek yogurt • chicken • turkey • fish • lean beef ✅ Get enough selenium Foods rich in selenium: • Brazil nuts • tuna • salmon • shrimp • eggs ✅ Optimize zinc & iron Foods like: • beef • oysters • pumpkin seeds • bison • sardines ✅ Support blood sugar stability Build meals around: ✔️ protein ✔️ fiber ✔️ healthy fats Examples: • eggs + berries • Greek yogurt + walnuts + fruit • chicken salad + avocado • salmon + vegetables ✅ Support your liver Foods like: • broccoli • cauliflower • Brussels sprouts • cabbage • arugula • berries Because your thyroid doesn’t work in isolation. It responds to stress, sleep, inflammation, blood sugar, nutrition, and the overall environment inside your body. This is exactly why looking at TSH alone rarely tells the whole story. #hypothyroid #perimenopause #menopause #tsh

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