Amy Berger, MS, CNS presentation: Optimizing Thyroid Hormones for Better Results on Low Carb Diets

This was an interesting video. Now if only she would have told us what to do about it!

Every medical professional should be required to see this video! Having had Graves’ disease in 1980 and thanks to a great endocrinologist from John Hopkins that taught me everything I needed to know about Grave’s disease and hypothyroidism. And over the last 43+ years the knowledge he passed on to me is still true today. His metaphor for normal ranges of TSH, T4, and T3 are like sizes 7-13 shoes for men and 5-10 for women. While one can fall within that normal range, there is a specific area in each test that is the most correct for the individual! Starting Keto 15 months ago and within three months feeling the best I have felt since 1980, my TSH level significantly changed shortly thereafter. I had to practically beg my physician to order a complete thyroid panel a couple of times over 6 months. Over the following 8 months (MY) TSH, T4 and T3 levels are back to where I feel the best! I am very grateful for a physician that listens to her patients. Every medical professional should be required to see Amy Berger’s presentation!

ref Dr. Westman - YES, we need a Keto normal range for labs, including Thyroid!

So informative, so passionate, so Amy! Highly appreciate your work ❤ Please keep going, you are a gift to soooo many people!

I wish that every doctor and endocrinologist that have gaslit me for over 15 years would see this!! I recently finally got them to take TPO and sure enough..I have antibodies. Plus my T4 has plummeted over the years. And STILL the doctor said that she thinks that my 60 pound weight gain, loss of outer eyebrows, pain in my whole body, extreme fatigue plus all the other symptoms are PSYCHOSOMATIC!! I still haven't gotten any help. She finally went along and sent my "papers" to the endocrinologists. But they refused to see me. They wrote a letter and said that there's nothing wrong with me! It's infuriating how I have been treated for all these years. And still no help. Can't afford private doctors bcs I live on disability bcs I can't work. And still...they think it's all in my head. I have been told that by several doctors throughout the years! It's INSANITY alright, but not on my part.

Best talk I’ve ever heard on thyroid! I’d like to add to comment on anyone with thyroid problems: alternative testing for low lying infections, mold & mycotoxins, heavy metals, ELIMINATE all body care products that contain toxic chemicals, household cleaners, packaged foods & learn about oxalates. I took this route and am completely off medications.

I've been awaiting this talk after seeing Amy on another med professionals youtube video. So pleased she has pursued this course of learning and sharing and caring! I'm fortunate to have had only a slightly elevated TSH, T3, T4 okay with no real symptoms other than carrying a few extra pounds and a general feeling of 'meh' - I realised that when we returned to Australia from 6 years in Japan, my iodine intake had been drastically cut - so I reintroduced nori seaweed plus other iodine rich foods and within 4 weeks, those niggly pounds came off and my mind cleared itself of it's lethargy. TRE / Low Carb also contribute to an overall feeling of well being.

I was was hypothyroid (probably last 30y) and on bio identical hormones for last 10 years. After about 2 months on carnivore i needed to lower my dose until i stopped it. And about 2 months later i was with no meds, no symptoms. And i have been symptom free since. My fT3 is on the low side but not the lowest. But i am better than i was as a kid re energy, sleep, mind sharpness, mental strenght, looks... everything

Thank you Amy!! Now if I could only GET an appointment with a doctor who understands this! I AM suffering. In Florida it’s hard to even see a doctor, especially if you’re on Medicare … TRUE. I WAITED TWO YEARS FOR FIRST DR. APPOINTMENT 😢. My hubby has to wait 11 months to see endocrinologist and he has diabetes. Not the medical care I received in the 50’s, 60’s or 70’s. Even 80’s. Yet we are paying for some pretty sketchy ‘conditions’.

Amy, that was massively informative. Thank you for making thyroid more understandable

Really excellent talk Amy. Thank you.

Goooood stuff Amy... I also recommend Amy's book on Alzheimer's. Especially for medical personnel.

Great , informative, wow!, thanks much for educating all

I've had the opposite problem for a few years and can't find a doctor or any information online that can adequately explain why TSH would be elevated (high 4's and sometimes over 5) in the absence of symptoms.

I feel like Amy has absolutely described me here! Most of my adult life has felt like slogging through cold molasses! I have been tested by conventional and holistic doctors (full panel, I believe) and all results have been "normal"! Yet, my symptoms are absolutely descriptive as hypothyroid, most debilitating is CONSTANT sleepiness and feelings of total exhaustion! 😢

Would love to see the prospective studies done with the low carb community. Be great to help document to challenge the current orthodoxy.

Thank you so much for sharing.

Amy your talk was amazing! Thank you!

Bravo!! I have been following a low carb/keto lifestyle for 20 years. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s following my 4th pregnancy. It was no surprise to me because I had been symptomatic for a few years at that point. My labs looked just like the first example- low TSH and high cholesterol. My TSH finally reached 30… yes 30 when I was finally diagnosed. Even a small, insufficient dose of thyroid hormone drops my TSH. Because of this I have been on the receiving end of gaslighting from physicians. I finally found an NP that will listen and not be afraid of T3 thyroid hormone… it’s only taken 12 years.

Amazing info! Getting better test asap!