Normal TSH doesn't mean optimal thyroid function. Learn what comprehensive thyroid testing reveals—Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3, antibodies—and how to optimize thyroid performance for energy, metabolism, and mood.
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This post is part of our comprehensive blog series on metabolic health optimization. The complete article content with detailed sections, actionable protocols, testing recommendations, and recovery timelines will be available shortly.
Key Topics That Will Be Covered:
- The complete thyroid panel: TSH, Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3, antibodies
- Optimal ranges vs. "normal" ranges
- Thyroid medication options: T4-only vs. T3/T4 combinations
- Nutrition strategies to support thyroid function
- Timeline for thyroid optimization
Beyond TSH
Your doctor checks TSH and says your thyroid is fine. But you're exhausted, gaining weight, losing hair, and struggling with brain fog. The problem: TSH only tells part of the story. Comprehensive thyroid testing reveals T4-to-T3 conversion issues, Reverse T3 dominance, and autoimmune thyroid conditions that TSH misses entirely.
Optimizing thyroid function requires the full picture—and targeted interventions based on what the complete panel reveals.
What This Article Will Cover
In the complete version of this article, you'll learn:
- Why TSH-only testing misses thyroid dysfunction
- How to interpret comprehensive thyroid panels
- Thyroid medication strategies for optimal function
- Nutritional support for thyroid health
- Timeline for symptom improvement
