Does Low Thyroid Cause High Cholesterol?

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Did you know that thyroid problems can cause high cholesterol? In fact, sometimes elevated cholesterol results can show up before you even know you have a thyroid problem. In this video, we’re going to look at the root cause connection between poor thyroid function and high cholesterol - something that frequently gets missed and often results in unnecessary medication frustration, so watch now!
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[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

I hope you enjoyed this video on the connection between low thyroid and high cholesterol! If you want to learn more about thyroid issues, check out my video on Stress and Thyroid problems here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKLEhWmEes6DqcU 🧡

[@rosiehodges2547]

OMG! Thank you so much for this video! I’ve been struggling with my high cholesterol, Triglycerides and low thyroid for years and have not been able to get my doctors to hear me that there has to be more going on! This give me more information to share with them to get a more in-depth test done on my thyroid! Thank you! 🎉

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Hooray! Glad to give you some validation and tools to advocate for yourself! 🎉

[@KatherineNalley]

If your doctors are conventional, western medicine doctors, especially if they are endocrinologists, they will not be able to even entertain or acknowledge that any information you bring them, or any opinion you have, is valid.

[@melaniej.roberts206]

Thank you so much! This makes so much sense!!

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Great! Glad you found it helpful!

[@hocineouadi8125]

Thank you dr kate

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

You're welcome! I'm glad you are finding my videos informative!

[@lindagarcia8667]

Thank you for a very informative video. Currently I’m experiencing this very issue, high cholesterol low thyroid. I changed my eating to mostly plant based and limit the amount of meat I consume as well as eliminating refine sugar. After 6 mos of Levothyroxine my doctor has decided 25 mcg is right where I need to be. Chronic stress is still an issue for me mainly due to prolonged grief as my husband of 46 yrs passed away from stage 4 cancer 7 days before the Covid lockdown. Even though my thyroid is in a normal range I’m still exhausted throughout the day and rarely sleep through the night. I may consider a functional medicine approach after seeing this video.

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

You're so welcome! I hope you're able to get to the root of your fatigue and insomnia...I do think Functional Medicine can help 👍🏼

[@stephaniesamra7960]

@@DrKateLyzengaDeanwhat’s functional medicine?

[@adoraespino9148]

I am exactly experiencing the same issue😢

[@demonincabare4337]

T3 therapy of thyroid

[@jelena1970]

This is sooooo true.. my case.. hypo, I have really good nutrition (my own database, research, nutritionists (doctors), yet ended up in a bit high cholesterol, as my estrogen depleted (meno). I went on really strick, but varried diet, it improved in 5 months.. continuing..

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Glad you're getting improvement!

[@wwpetko-6760]

I had Hashimoto’s 8 years before my hypothyroidism showed on bloodwork. My high cholesterol showed up three years before hyperthyroidism showed up in bloodwork….

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Yep! That's a really common story - thanks for sharing!

[@dianejones4276]

Howdy, does xanthelasma enter into this conversation? Can it be an indicator of thyroid issues? Thanks

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

It could be, indirectly! Typically I associate xanthelasma with insulin resistance, which can be linked to thyroid function

[@BumbleBee666-u5t]

Does this include Grave’s disease? As I have had very high cholesterol for 30 years and was diagnosed for Graves for about 7 years and had my gallbladder out 50 years ago.

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Grave's disease is the opposite - too much thyroid activity. I haven't studied the connection between hyperthyroid and cholesterol, so I can't speak to your situation.

[@ArtloversSTchannel]

What should we do doctor to control thyroid and high cholesterol

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Check out my playlist on various thyroid issues! kzbin.info/aero/PLkOQQBd8wuDKuVbqLrcsYm5UDObD39a90

[@explorewithdebpriti1180]

Thank you doctor… I m 29 years old and suffering from high thyroid 6.7 and high cholesterol and triglycerides more than 256 don’t know how to cope with it..

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Hi, Debpriti - sorry you're going through this. It sounds like these two issues are connected! If you haven't had a complete thyroid panel done, that would be the first step. Once you have this information, you can start to implement some strategies - I have a few more videos outlining some options for thyroid issues, and I also offer consultations (if you're feeling overwhelmed and don't know where to start). I'm based in the US but work with international clients: www.drkateld.com/kmld-one-on-one-page-spring-2022

[@explorewithdebpriti1180]

@@DrKateLyzengaDean I did chk my thyroid and also did my thyroid ultrasound done.. currently taking 75mg pills from last few months but it’s fluctuating every time I do the test.. so little bit panicking I am visiting my endocrinologist tomorrow.. hope for the best👍 thank you so much for being the kindest.. I will watch all of your videos related to this issue 😊

[@explorewithdebpriti1180]

@@DrKateLyzengaDean yes I did my compete thyroid panel tests multiple times my tsh level is high 4 months back it was 9.6 in august it was 5.4 now it’s 6.3 same with my bad cholesterol and triglycerides… it’s fluctuating

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Time to look to the gut! There are often underlying issues that mess with absorption (of iron and your thyroid med) that can be assessed. I offer support and functional testing for these issues - feel free to check it out on my website: www.drkateld.com/

[@vijayebi9942]

Hi doctor.. I have the doubt if serum cholesterol levels increased whether it causes by hyperthyroidism or diabetes which one the major cause

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

They can both be a cause

[@1aliveandwell]

Am curious if cofactors(which?) could be causing the cholesterol to not be turned into hormones (DHEA,E,T low, prog ok). Also had a saliva cortisol which showed low am but the serum was barely high am, so body wasnt activating at a good circadian time? Good interesting info on this vid! Thanks. (TSH is 0.7-2.1, T3 in but low end, no ab,good Tryg & HDL). Read of T2 seems confusing.

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

The signaling cascade of hormone production is CRAZY complex, so cofactors could be an issue. Thanks for watching - and glad it was useful to you!

[@1aliveandwell]

@@DrKateLyzengaDean mostly wonder as told was adrenal problem by 1 Dr (low saliva cortisol), but slite hi serum, so maybe not in last stage of adrenal fatigue(or whatever they call it now).

[@rogueninja185]

Most videos about the subject barely scratch hyperthyroidism. It s always about hypothyrodism. I dont have high colestherol but have gallbladder colestherol deposits and I got thinner over the years. I wonder if its connected in some way.

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Gallbladder issues are often connected to problems with estrogen detoxification - I have a few videos about hormones like estrogen that you might find helpful as well.

[@smhparmin6258]

Please be aware of iodine and selenium deficiency that causes thyroid problem. Iodine is crucial and should not be misused

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

There's a fine line with Iodine - too little or too much can be problematic for the thyroid.

[@denisekonrad1744]

You have just described my life. 30 years of hashimos. Heart attack, high LDL, statins, high blood sugar. whack a mole, yep.

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Oof - so sorry this has been your experience. If you need help getting to the root of these issues, feel free to apply for a one-on-one with me here: bit.ly/drkate1on1

[@carmella88]

You had a heart attack from this omg. I jist found out I have low thyroid high cholesterol and adrenal fatigue. I'm 35. 4 kids im so scared

[@PraiseHimOnly777]

What if you don’t have a thyroid?

[@PraiseHimOnly777]

I also have low thyroid and no gallbladder

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Then it would all depend on how well your medication is compensating for your lack of thyroid!

[@rochellehibler1044]

This sounds like me. I have high cholesterol and hardly eat much red meat or carbs. There is no reason that I should have high cholesterol. I have told my doctors for several years to gjve me a full thyroid panel. Well the couple of times that they have checked it all they only checked was the tsh. I have many symptoms of hypothyroidism. Really wish that they would listen and do a full thyroid panel. Almost positive this is what I have. My maternal grandmother and my dads sister both had hypothyroidism. Really wish they would take it into consideration since it runs in my family. I have many of the symptoms that my grandma did. I have joint aches that come and go and stiff tired muscles.

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

I agree - very frustrating that you can't get the testing you need! I do offer at-home thyroid test kits that you can order on my website (if you're in the US) - here's the link if that's helpful: www.drkateld.com/thyroid-test-info-page

[@leadimentoobrien1221]

Almond milk is high in oxalates which may cause KIDNEY STONES!

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

That is sometimes the case, but the point of this video is that swapping out high-cholesterol foods (for things like almond milk) to treat high cholesterol doesn't always address the root cause. It's not a recommendation to drink more almond milk 👍🏼