93. Dr. Izabella Wentz: 90% of Thyroid Problems Are Autoimmune - Here's What Doctors Miss

Listen to this episode from Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD on Spotify. Most people think thyroid issues are just about taking a pill, but over 90% of hypothyroid cases are actually Hashimoto's—an autoimmune condition attacking your thyroid gland. In this episode of Extend, I’m joined by Dr. Izabella Wentz to dive deep into why standard TSH tests fail for years, how artificial sweeteners trigger thyroid dysfunction, and the gut infections that could be destroying your thyroid. We also discuss the lifestyle interventions that can reverse Hashimoto's, the thyroid antibody tests your doctor isn't running, and why an Epsom salt bath might be more powerful than you think. Dr. Izabella Wentz, PharmD, is a clinical pharmacist who has dedicated her career to addressing the root causes of autoimmune thyroid disease after being diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis in 2009. She's the author of three books and founder of ThyroidPharmacist.com. We Also Discuss: Why Standard TSH Tests Miss Thyroid Disease for 5-10 Years The Complete Thyroid Panel Every Person Should Demand: TSH, T3, T4, Reverse T3, TPO, TG Antibodies How Artificial Sweeteners Trigger Autoimmune Thyroid Disease The Gluten-Thyroid Connection That Can Reverse Hashimoto's Gut Infections Behind Thyroid Dysfunction: H. Pylori, SIBO, and Blastocystis Hominis Why Thyroid Antibodies Attack Your Brain, Fertility, and Mental Health—Even Without Thyroid Hormone Problems The Selenium + Myo-Inositol Protocol That Reverses Early Hashimoto's Why Iron Deficiency Makes Thyroid Medication Useless Synthroid vs. Armour vs. T3: Which Thyroid Medication Actually Works The Hashimoto's Personality: Stress, Trauma, and Autoimmune Disease Red Light Therapy and Cold Laser for Thyroid Regeneration Why Your Thyroid Symptoms Might Actually Be Low Cortisol Thank You for Our Sponsors: Pendulum: Use code DARSHAN or use the link https://pendulumlife.com/discount/DARSHAN to get 20% off Pendulum membership first orders.   Learn more about Dr. Shah: Website: https://www.drshah.com/ Clinic: https://www.next-health.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darshanshahmd/   Learn more about Dr. Izabella Wentz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/izabellawentzpharmd/  Website: www.thyroidpharmacist.com