Are Some Of Your Hypothyroidism Symptoms Really Symptoms Of Nitric Oxide Deficiency?
Summary
- The podcast features Dr. Kelly Halderman interviewing Beth Shirley, RPh, CCN, a pharmacist and certified clinical nutritionist, about the crucial role of nitric oxide in thyroid health
- Beth Shirley explains that nitric oxide is a molecule that governs circulation and microcirculation, influencing physiological processes in every cell. A deficiency in nitric oxide can lead to issues like hypertension, diabetes, insulin resistance, cognitive impairment, and erectile dysfunction
- Factors contributing to nitric oxide deficiency include age (after 40), stress, poor diet devoid of nitrate-rich vegetables, environmental toxins, medications like antibiotics and birth control, and certain genetic factors
- Strategies to support nitric oxide production include consuming nitrate-rich foods like arugula, addressing stress, optimizing adrenals, using nitrate-based supplements, and ensuring proper levels of co-factors such as vitamin C and tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4) to recouple the nitric oxide-producing enzyme. The discussion highlights the interconnectedness of nitric oxide with thyroid health and the broader impact of its deficiency
