Comments on: Keto and Hypothyroidism

By: Angela

Angela — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 02:27:40 +0000

But low TSH levels usually indicates good thyroid function. It is a reverse relationship. Higher levels supposedly indicate lower thyroid function therefore the increased “stimulating” hormone release.

By: Brenda Bennett

Brenda Bennett — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 14:29:46 +0000

In reply to Kate Syssoloff. I totally understand and it can be so difficult to navigate the symptoms thinking it could be something else. Now that I'm 53 and still getting a cycle, I struggled for over a year and half with irregular periods but the doctors kept saying it was menopause but I did expensive hormone testing to confirm my estrogen and progesterone were great so it was my thyroid all along and the endo has adjusted my medication.

By: Kate Syssoloff

Kate Syssoloff — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:18:38 +0000

Your story was eye opening. I’m allergic to so many things that I’ve become a baby again. Baby shampoo, baby soap, baby laundry detergent, baby lotion. Stay away from all booze and anything that has a fragrance no matter whether it’s made by God or man. I’ll end up in the ER with head to toe hives. Epi-shot in my thigh and lips that take 8 hrs to go back to normal. My thyroid has been tested regularly as I have all those signs you’ve listed. I thought Ozempic might help. I’ve been Keto for 5 yrs all during lock-down and lost 67 lbs, but only eating 23:1… big salad and protein. That’s all. So strict, I felt like my horse who only eats hay. haha I look forward to your recipes. Thank you.

By: Michelle Wilcox

Michelle Wilcox — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 16:59:59 +0000

I’ve been on a keto diet for over two years, and feel AMAZING! However my recent blood test showed low TSH levels, so I’ve been doing some research to see if being fat adapted for so long might impact the balance needed for my thyroid functions. THANKS so much for your detailed history! Wishing you and your family all the best!

By: Bret Rice

Bret Rice — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:52:09 +0000

My wife had her thyroid removed several years ago and has been on Synthroid for years(she had one side taken out first then the other side). She’s always feeling blah. Do you think a Keto diet would be a good start? She also is very obese (she’s 5’5 and about 275)

By: Allan Joaquin

Allan Joaquin — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 03:16:24 +0000

Thanks for sharing your experience! Keto has really been amazing for me too.

By: Carla DeVos

Carla DeVos — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 21:40:53 +0000

Following a ketogenic diet has been life changing for me. My thyroid issues are so much better and my Hashi’s antibodies are even in the normal range now.

By: Caroline

Caroline — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 07:37:03 +0000

Luv you, Brenda! Thank you! Went on Keto after retiring a few years back (4 years ago) so I wouldn’t gain weight, but the brain fog…..wow! Checked T3 after all the lethargy/brain fog and it was low. So now with more T3 and synthroid, I feel better, finally. I’m also doing more magnesium, to sleep! Dairy has always been problematic, except for a smidge of lactose free occasionally.
Thank you soooooo much for all your sharing’ Brenda! So helpful and supportive! Will be picking up your new pkcookbook very soon, too, along with the two other books you refer to in this video.
Bless you!

By: Karen Johansen

Karen Johansen — Sun, 24 Nov 2019 18:49:00 +0000

Thank you for your Live Feed on Hypothyroidism & today’s post as a hardcopy! I am so blessed to have a handle and can verify your research after living with the issue since 2000. Stay strong Brenda and HAPPY BIRTHDAY by the way xoxo

By: Leslie

Leslie — Sun, 24 Nov 2019 15:08:19 +0000

I feel as if you are writing about the struggles I have been going through, pretty much word for word. I habe/had every symptom you had but I got so bad with the brain fog and fatigue that I actually became suicidal. I never attempted anything, but I got to the point where I literally could not think straight or function and it really messed with my head. I didn’t want to live like that. It would get very lengthy if I went into detail, so to keep it short, I had tests done with a functional medical doctor and found I had extremely low B12, vitamin D, T3, and melatonin levels, along with high cholesterol, high triglycerides, and high glucose levels. My A1C is good, though. I was started on 6 medications and am feeling much better, but the thing that scares me is I am not sure how long I can continue seeing the functional medical doctor due to the cost. We have 7 kids and I am a stay-at-home mom, so money gets tight pretty quickly.
Thank you for sharing your story, there are probably millions of women feeling the exact same way and don’t know how to fix it. Sadly, I feel as if women are still not taken seriously about their health issues, especially by male doctors.
You look wonderful, absolutely glowing, and I am happy for you that you were able to find the problems and address them!

By: Sara

Sara — Sun, 24 Nov 2019 14:45:48 +0000

Thank you so much for this article! I’ve been LC/Keto for 12 years now. Last year as I transitioned from 52 to 53 my thyroid went beserk. My functional doc thinks I could’ve caused it with intermittent fasting (I.e. very low calorie diet), but I knew hypo people could have issues with IF, so I’ve always stuck with a 16:8 pattern-no days-long fasts for me. I’m not convinced it’s the diet. We’re still slogging through this, but it’s good to know someone out there is still keto who’s also hypo.