Thyroid Answers Podcast

In Episode 7 of the Thyroid Answers Shorts hypothyroidism podcast, Dr. Eric covers the Thyroid Hormone - GLP-1 Trap. Are you struggling with weight gain, blood sugar issues, severe constipation, and crushing fatigue despite having "optimized" thyroid labs? You might be caught in the GLP-1 trap. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Eric Balcavage reveals the dangerous cascade that occurs when we override the body's protective mechanisms with thyroid medications and GLP-1 drugs. What You'll Learn: How GLP-1 (the body's natural metabolic coordinator) depends on proper thyroid function Why thyroid allostasis is protective, not pathological The metabolic mismatch created when forcing "optimal" labs during cellular stress How T4 and T3 medications can worsen GLP-1 signaling in allostatic states Why combining thyroid "optimization" with GLP-1 drugs creates a perfect metabolic storm The shocking truth about where your body gets glucose when both sources are blocked Warning signs you're trapped in this dangerous cycle K