In this episode, Dr. Eric Osansky explores whether creatine monohydrate can benefit people with hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Graves’ disease, and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. As someone who personally takes creatine, Dr. Eric explains what creatine is, how it supports cellular energy production, and why it's one of the most widely researched supplements for muscle strength and exercise performance. He also discusses how thyroid hormones influence muscle metabolism, why hyperthyroidism can contribute to muscle loss, and how hypothyroidism can affect strength, energy, and recovery.

Dr. Eric examines the potential benefits of creatine for rebuilding or preserving muscle mass, particularly after thyroid hormone levels have been brought under control. He emphasizes that adequate protein intake, resistance exercise, and balanced thyroid hormones are more important than any supplement. The episode also explores creatine's possible cognitive benefits, including research on memory, attention, and processing speed, while acknowledging that findings remain mixed. He also discusses typical dosing, potential digestive side effects, kidney health considerations, and how creatine supplementation can affect certain blood test results.

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In this episode, Dr. Eric Osansky welcomes SIBO expert Dr. Allison Siebecker to explore the latest developments in understanding and managing small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). Drawing on more than 15 years of experience specializing in SIBO, Dr. Siebecker discusses emerging research involving a delayed-release combination of rifaximin and N-acetylcysteine (NAC), designed to improve antimicrobial access to bacteria in the small intestine. She also reviews a newer herbal antimicrobial formula containing allicin, neem, and pomegranate, including preliminary findings on hydrogen and methane levels. Throughout the conversation, she explains why treatment needs to be individualized and why promising early results don't necessarily translate into the same outcomes for everyone.

Dr. Siebecker and Dr. Eric also explore the elemental diet and why it remains an important treatment option for certain difficult SIBO cases, despite the challenges of following it. They discuss the FoodMarble handheld breath-testing device, the differences between lactulose, fructose, and glucose breath tests, and why comprehensive stool testing cannot replace breath testing when evaluating SIBO. The conversation then turns to probiotics, including research suggesting that certain probiotics may improve antimicrobial treatment outcomes, even though some people experience increased bloating or other symptoms. Dr. Siebecker also discusses Saccharomyces boulardii, spore-based probiotics, and the potential role of prokinetics such as prucalopride, ginger and artichoke formulas, Iberogast, and low-dose naltrexone in supporting intestinal motility and reducing recurrence.

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Have you checked out my new ThyroSave supplement line? These high-quality supplements can benefit those with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’s, and you can receive special offers, along with 10% off your first order, by signing up for emails and text messages when you visit ThyroSave.com.

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Get free access to hundreds of articles and blog posts: https://www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com/articles/all-other-articles

Watch Dr. Eric’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/videos

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In this episode, Dr. Eric Osansky explores how the autoimmune component of Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis may contribute to bone loss, even when thyroid hormone levels are well controlled. While hyperthyroidism is known to increase bone turnover and the risk of osteoporosis, Dr. Eric explains why thyroid autoimmunity itself deserves attention. He also shares his personal experience of discovering low bone density on a DEXA scan in 2024, years after achieving remission from Graves’ disease, and why he wishes he had evaluated his bone health sooner.

Dr. Eric reviews research examining the relationship between elevated thyroid antibodies, chronic inflammation, and bone metabolism. He discusses how TPO antibodies and TSH receptor antibodies may be associated with reduced bone mineral density and increased fracture risk, along with the roles of inflammatory cytokines, regulatory T cells, Th17 cells, and the balance between osteoblasts and osteoclasts. He also explains why the research is not entirely consistent and why an association between thyroid antibodies and bone loss does not necessarily prove that lowering those antibodies will improve bone density.

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High-Quality Nutritional Supplements For Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’ s
Have you checked out my new ThyroSave supplement line? These high-quality supplements can benefit those with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’s, and you can receive special offers, along with 10% off your first order, by signing up for emails and text messages when you visit ThyroSave.com.

Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid?

Get free access to hundreds of articles and blog posts: https://www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com/articles/all-other-articles

Watch Dr. Eric’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/videos

Join Dr. Eric’s Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveyourthyroid

Take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz: https://quiz.savemythyroidquiz.com/sf/237dc308

Read all of Dr. Eric’s published books:
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