Myths
'Adrenal Fatigue' and Thyroid Disease: Separating Myth from Real Medicine
'Adrenal fatigue' is not a recognized medical diagnosis. Learn why it's a myth, what the real diagnoses are, and how it overlaps with undertreated hypothyroidism.
The Alkaline Diet and Thyroid Health: Why pH Has Nothing to Do with It
Does eating alkaline foods boost thyroid function? The evidence is clear: diet cannot meaningfully change your blood pH. Here's what the science shows.
Coconut Oil and the Thyroid: What the Evidence Actually Shows
Does coconut oil help the thyroid? No high-quality clinical trial supports it. What the research shows about MCTs, metabolism, and LDL cholesterol risk.
Fluoride and the Thyroid: What the Evidence Actually Says
Does fluoride harm your thyroid? An honest look at fluoridated water, hypothyroidism, iodine sufficiency, and what the dose-response evidence really says.
Is Broccoli Bad for Hypothyroidism? The Goitrogen Myth, Examined
Is broccoli bad for hypothyroidism? In normal cooked portions with adequate iodine, no. Here is what the human evidence on goitrogens really shows today.
Leaky Gut and Hashimoto's: Separating Emerging Science from Wellness Hype
Can 'leaky gut' worsen Hashimoto's? Here's what the emerging science on intestinal permeability and thyroid autoimmunity actually shows.
Nightshades and Hashimoto's: What the Evidence Actually Shows
Should people with Hashimoto's avoid tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant? Here's what the limited evidence on nightshades and thyroid autoimmunity actually shows.
Is Soy Safe for Hashimoto's? What the Research Actually Shows
Is soy safe with Hashimoto's? Clinical trials show soy doesn't meaningfully harm thyroid function in iodine-replete adults. The real rule: timing it apart.