Dr. Sanders and Dr. Falahati, part 2 | Exploring the Thyroid

Voyage Clinics Podcast · Sep 25, 2024 · 1h 1m

This episode continues the conversation with Dr. Alireza Falahati, an endocrinologist, on a deep dive into thyroid gland disorders and their treatment. Dr. Falahati discusses the importance of iodine in thyroid function and explains how deficiencies in modern diets—caused by trends like using non-iodized salts—can lead to thyroid dysfunctions. He recommends kelp supplements as a source of iodine for individuals at risk of deficiency and highlights the significance of selenium, which helps reduce inflammation in thyroid conditions like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.

The discussion shifts to the…