The BEST Way to Lower Cholesterol If You Have Hypothyroidism

Many patients with hypothyroidism struggle with high cholesterol due to how thyroid hormone regulates cholesterol metabolism.
When thyroid hormone is low, cholesterol levels will increase.
For this reason, many thyroid patients are placed on a statin to combat this high cholesterol.
But is this necessary? Maybe in some situations, but definitely not all.
Before you take a statin or another cholesterol-lowering medication, try these natural treatments first:
1. T3 containing thyroid medication like liothyronine or Cytomel.
T3 is far more potent than levothyroxine at lowering cholesterol and can be considered if you are taking thyroid medication but still not seeing your numbers go down.
2. Eat to improve your thyroid.
Instead of eating to lower cholesterol, eat to improve your thyroid. By boosting your thyroid with food you will get benefits on both your weight and cholesterol at the same time.
3. Glucomannan.
Glucomannan is a soluble dietary fiber that may help lower cholesterol by up to 10%.
4. Berberine.
Berberine is a plant alkaloid that can lower cholesterol by around 15-20% and can be used in conjunction with other cholesterol-lowering supplements and medications.
5. Black seed oil.
Black seed oil is another botanical with modest cholesterol-lowering effects but also happens to help reduce thyroid antibodies and boost thyroid function. This is a great option if you have Hashimoto's.
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[@koalabear6687]

1. T3 medication 2. Food to improve thyroid 3. Glucomannan 4. Berberine 5. Black seed oil

[@jantrevino9345]

Low estrogen also causes high cholesterol. So, a post menopausal women who has hypothyroidism has a double whammy.

[@madcats1231]

Can you please list how much of each supplement we should use? It would be really helpful! Thanks!

[@toxickle]

I’m 28 with my thyroids, and 2 years ago my doctor told me that my cholesterol was so high that it was “a miracle I hadn’t had a heart attack”, and that it was “like butter” flowing through my feigns. Since then I’ve been losing sleep thinking of everything I can do to get it down. Last month, after consistent diet and exercise, my cholesterol was still slightly high, so this video is a big help. Like a godsend! I’ve been losing sleep over this, so all this advice is fantastic. Thank you!

[@dominiquejaimes8191]

Yes , changed my diet to a plant based diet lost 50 pounds and my thyroid went from 4 to 0.9 and with exercise lost 50 pounds still have a lot of work but no statin for me

[@brucemaher7621]

Taking levothyroxine for three years and having a running nose and sneezing with a swollen tongue ... I told my doctor and all he said is mmmmmmm..could not give a sh#t... So I stopped taking it and now no sneezing no runny nose no swollen tongue.. I am starting to think it’s the medication is the problem... I am Carnivore and hoping that a GOOD DIET will get me out of my mess..because a bad diet got me into this mess.. PS ...cholesterol is now a myth..it’s proven not to be as bad as doctors think.. Your body runs on cholesterol..why take it away...

[@dharma__3]

Sorry but this is untrue. I've taken Armour for years (I'm always told my TSH is too low but I feel good) and my overall cholesterol and LDL have been high for at least 3 years. I've always been at my ideal weight, exercise and eat very healthy. I also take berberine, yet nothing has lowered my cholesterol. But I'm still never taking a statin.

[@Lucky-wt6fg]

Yeap I agree totally……certain carnivore and keto doctors strongly advise against statins…..!

[@islaadele1212]

Doc, could you maybe do a video on Boron please? I've heard about lot of good things about it, but I'm unclear on whether its estrogenic effects make it best for use by hyperthyroid patients rather than hypothyroid patients.

[@lisah6076]

Thanks Dr. Childs

[@lisah6076]

My cholesterol is high, but my doctor said because other numbers are ok,so I don't need it, but I'm concerned. I don't want prescription. I eat salmon, sardines, fish, fruits, no fast foods. I cook with healthy oils

[@ZannaTaylor]

I've started dihydrobererine. gotta get some glucommanan

[@parneet_monga]

I have thyroid & I know my question might not be related to this video but I am really struggling to understand the concept of water fasting in thyroid. I am struggling to loose wait since I don't know how long. I get that intermittent fasting is good for thyroid patient & I have started doing it myself. Is water fasting also beneficial for people with thyroid or is it going to negatively impact it? I have tried looking all your information & descriptive videos which are really beneficial for us btw but somehow I was not able to get clear info on water fasting, may be I didn't understand it or something but could you please please help me with your knowledge

[@glenlovelightlaughter2810]

I was told to take statin , hypo for 30 years. just now at 62 having a prob … weight , cholesterol, ughhhhh

[@JodizzleSlotRizz]

Do keto or carnivore diet. Dr Ken Berry has a great channnel on many topics around this and his wife has low thyroid and is a nurse.

[@ceilconstante640]

T3 would help you but most doctors won't prescribe it.

[@136ajc]

Keto is not for everyone, as there's high fat. It made my cholesterol even higher.

[@ceilconstante640]

@@136ajc my cholesterol lowered on Keto. I'm only using natural supplements to manage my Hashimoto.

[@chitaylor2775]

@@ceilconstante640 why cause I’m having hypo issues as well after a pituitary tumor

[@hellegilbert3000]

Thank you Dr. Childs. My cholesterol flucctuates between high and low.

[@antoinetterichardson9301]

Thank God. Even before Removing my thyroid, I always have low cholestérol. Doctors here dont understand because I am battling weight. One doctor ask how long have I have Ben taking cholestérol meds ? I said I have never taken that. She said how is it possible that your cholestérol so low ? I said I dont know. She said bravo. She hasnt see a blood work like this in years. I wont ever say what I eat. Most doctors are against herbs and certain foods

[@dharma__3]

Having low HDL (the "good" cholesterol) has proven to be unhealthy. You need a minimum level HDL and should look into that.

[@antoinetterichardson9301]

@@dharma__3 it's the bad cholestérol that I have low and not high. The good cholestérol is normal. Thanks for the info. If one day the good is llwdred, will definately have it check out

[@geraldinemcwilliams5137]

Can’t get it here

[@jennieosborne3530]

My cholesterol is high my LDL but my HDL my good cholesterol is high. I have cut things out of my diet that make my LDL go up.

[@jenniferhamer167]

We can’t get armour in Uk ☹️

[@lisah6076]

I used to have a protein powder with a glucomman, and I take berberine. See if your brand helps. I was taking other brands. I have that, too 😂, but don't take it enough

[@marieel-fallah9415]

Dr. Childs, Hi! I just did my labs. I have high Thyroid and high Cholesterol. I've been taking Armour Thyroid for years. What can you advise I can do next?

[@helenmorgan-jones3952]

Where do you get barbering from please and how much would you suggest I take? Thank you

[@dharma__3]

Dr. Childs sells it. Go on his website.

[@firstcoastcrypto]

Amazon and it’s spelled berberine. Good luck 👍🏼

[@PebbleBeachLife]

Doc, I have hypothyroidism, but my cholesterol is so low that it's not even registering on the equipment. Why am I such an anomaly, and how can I fix this? Surely I need cholesterol? ☹️

[@geraldinemcwilliams5137]

Thyroid cancer can I take burberin

[@smarzig]

Alwaya has cool hair

[@ineedajag]

I take T3 and even when the levels are .03 my cholesterol still high 😩

[@jenniferhamer167]

What is considered high cholesterol?

[@JodizzleSlotRizz]

Go watch Dr Ken Berry and he will tell you what it is. Do not worry about your LDL, worry about your Triglycerides being high and work on making your HDL high

[@IaneHowe]

Sweden had a study with people between 60 to 100 and the ones that were close to 100 had very high Cholesterol. Stop demonizing Cholesterol. The issue is high processing food not fat

[@shar7508]

Can anyone answer the question Does eating fat cause high cholesterol? Cream? Cheese? Butter? WHY SO MANY MIXED OPINIONS?

[@auntymarushkafah]

100 grams of carbs can be a little difficult with Diabetes. Unless 100 grams of mostly fiber carbs will work.

[@JodizzleSlotRizz]

Why would having diabetes be difficult for someone to not eat over 100 grams of Carbs?

[@dreamlife808]

You should eat ZERO carbs if you have type 2 diabetes...carbs are WHY you have it! It's not something that happens to you. It's caused by insulin resistance. To make your body insulin sensitive, you need to eliminate carbs. Eat carnivore and your diabetes will go away. His fruit juice suggested is ridiculous. One glass of juice is easily over 150 carbs. Your body will thank you if you completely avoid all sugar, fruit, and processed food. Follow Dr Ken Berry, Sten Eckman and Dr. Anthony Chaffee. This guy is wrong about cholesterol and sugar. You don't need his supplements if you get off the carbs.

[@manueld885]

Flax seeds? Highest phyto estrogen content after soy and is, like soy, a true “anti thyroid” food. Rather focus on foods that reduce PTH. The name gives it away…

[@northernlights4842]

Is PTH related to TSH? Why PTH should be reduced? Thanx

[@manueld885]

@@northernlights4842 elevated parathyroid hormone is, similar to elevated prolactin or estrogen dominance, very “anti thyroid”. Check out ray peat, Danny Roddy or Georgi Dinkov. They’re all very thyroid centric in their approach. Personally, I’d do my best to avoid xeno estrogens and phyto estrogens - including pufa.