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I think that there's some truth to it, especially if there's excess fermentation in the intestines:conflicting info regarding sat. Fat
Endotoxin And Fat Consumption
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I think that there's some truth to it, especially if there's excess fermentation in the intestines:conflicting info regarding sat. Fat
I e-mailed Dr. Peat about Dr. Blanchard's ratio of T4:T3. He didn't respond, so he must not think highly of his work.Men do work better on T4 only because we don't have as much oestrogen interfering with liver function and so holding up the conversion of T4 to T3.
T4 and T3 is a better bet than T4 on its own BUT the ratios are really important. Lots of people are using natural thyroid hormone and this is made in a 4:1 ratio. However, a high level of T3 can actually shut down our thyroid system and so make you hypo (not hyper). It certainly does for me.
Dr Blanchard (unfortunately passed away this year) has written quite a few books on thyroid illness and his ideas are very different to conventional thyroid treatment. The big difference is the ratio he says will get you well. It is basically 98% T4 and 2% T3. He does used compounded SLOW release T3 however and i think this is why this low dose really helps people. I myself have discovered (prior to reading DR B's books) a low dose of T3 is much moe effective than bigger doses. I used to use 150 T4 and 50 T3. Over time i have reduced down the T3 and i now use 3mcg T3 most days. Some days i will miss it out fully. My health is much better on this mix of 150 T4 and 3 T3.
As to the OP post, her husband has had a heart attack because of hypothyrodism. He needs to treated with T4 and his cholesterol will come down naturally. It would be better not to use the cholesterol lowering drugs though because this interfere with some many functions. Over time it may be an idea to introduce a tiny bit of T3, but stick with the T4 for now and see how he reacts. It is always best to start on low doses of any hormone and build up slowly
The Mediterranean diet may be helpfull. In the topic Is Peat Wrong After All? The Lyon Heart Study - is mostly about this diet.
I also would like to have your special attention to good quality olive oil . It shows consistently good results for cardio problems.
For example :
Olive Oil Polyphenols Decrease LDL Concentrations and LDL Atherogenicity in Men in a Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of first non-fatal myocardial infarction negatively associated with olive oil consumption: a case-control study in Spain. - PubMed - NCBI
But oil must be of good quality and rich in polyphenols.
You can search for good brands at the site World's Best Olive Oils
I don't know where you live , but in USA for example the brand Olive Ranch is good.
And all the best to you and your loved one. May you be better and helthier day after day!
There is no benefit to having grains in the diet, except for oatmeal. Oatmeal is rich in manganese. I agree with Jack Hanma regarding the benefits of manganese.
Saturated fat, such as what is found in butter or coconut oil, will be heart healthy. Avoid the polyunsaturated fats such as corn oil, canola oil, soybean oil, and so on.
Eggs and beef will be healthy. Bone broth will be good. Onions are good for heart health. Diet alone usually doesn't affect cholesterol levels very much, unless there is a nutritional deficiency. It tends to be determined more by heredity. Your husband will be on statins which will lower his cholesterol.
Yes, you should use butter, coconut oil, and salt. A small percentage of people get high blood pressure from using salt, but for most people, using salt is good. Unless your husband is one of those people where salt gives them high blood pressure.
Interesting.
Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, raw Nutrition Facts & Calories
This source says 18% rda for 100 grams of oysters. Maybe other sites state higher amounts. Otherwise to get the 100% rda more sources would be necessary; presuming one adheres to the minimals rdas.
That acu-cell site and others speak about high sugars using manganese up. Other sites speak about tannins in coffee/tea inhibiting its absorption.
This study speaks about the negatives of b1 supplementation in animals without manganese: Manganese and Vitamin B1
So anyone taking b1 especially should consider higher manganese. Boron works the same way with it.
The first day or two when I started high maple syrup and lowered orange juice; I noticed my stools were very dark and black and full of fat. I believe the blackness was excessive iron being removed from manganese. The fat perhaps was excess cholesterol. Afterwards all I have noticed is premium movements.
Here is Chris Masterjohn's take on high cholesterol.
The short and sweet version:
The version with all the details: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/2017/03/19/what-to-do-about-high-cholesterol/
The atorvastatin (Lipitor) will interfere with the liver's cholesterol production, which thyroid hormones helps to convert into the steroid hormones, including pregnenolone and its derivatives. Thyroid hormone will lower cholesterol; lower adrenaline (and an accelerated pulse) over time; lower blood pressure; antagonize estrogen's effects and increase progesterone production, both of which will prevent excess clotting and reduce symptoms of angina.
High Estrogen and Heart Disease in Men – Functional Performance Systems (FPS)
im in a similar situation
obviously reduce puffa its in everything
take nattokinase (100mg daily), but check with doctor if it will effect other blood thinning agents like asprin and clopidogrel or similar
vit k2 d and e
consider also Haiduts mitolipin
Addressing this first....
Those temperature readings simply can't be right. At the extremes, he would be dead from either hypothermia or hyperthermia.
I'm sure, like many on this forum, I don't think very highly of those recommendations that I bolded. In fact, my opinion of garbage is higher.
If you are looking to challenge the recommendations of statins and a low saturated fat diet, the best resource I've come across is "The Great Cholesterol Con" by Anthony Colpo. He lists and breaks down EVERY dietary intervention study in relation to heart disease ever conducted, and EVERY statin trial, up to the time of publishing. Well worth the purchase price for that info alone.
Similarly, if considering a statin drug, you may be interested in reading "Lipitor: Thief of Memory" by Doctor (and Astronaut!) Duane Graveline. Even if a statin drug has some cardiovascular benefit in his particular case, there are very serious side effects that he should be aware of.
Last thing I would suggest is to demand a full iron panel, including ferritin. Colpo's book also goes into the causal role of high iron in heart disease, and lists good resources for further research.
Some say that is safe to cook with extra virgin olive oil - polyphenols and vitamin E seem to safe it from oxidation. (https://chriskresser.com/is-it-safe-to-cook-with-olive-oil/)I do have access to fresh Olive oil. Do you think it's okay to light saute with or put on hot food? I don't know it has a temperature were it will turn rancid but I don't know what it is.
Its irrelevant what peat things of a thyroid specialist.
The point is that people are aware that differing ratios of T4/T3 will affect people differently. There is never one protocol which fits all human beings. Many people are making themselves ill because they are using too much T3 for their system to process. The 4;1 or 3;1 ratio is the mainstream protocol but people need to be aware of a different protocol.
Vitamin C to keep his arteries functioning.
This is concerning to me. I take 50 MCG of T4 in the morning and 10 MCG of T3 (liothyronine) divided morning and evening. My TSH is 1 on this, however, my temps are usually between 97.6 and 98.2 F, pulses are in the mid 80s.
I'm always so sorry to hear about such severe health problems! There are several comments here in the "Peat must be wrong" vein, and your husband's doctors obviously think so, but you must have some doubts about the doctors' advice or you wouldn't be asking for help here. My question is, how did he get in such bad shape at such a young age? Did he eat a lot of PUFAs (polyunsaturated fatty acids--mainly vegetable oils, the main Peat baddy), get too much iron, overeat, underconsume good calcium and copper souces? I would certainly reverse the probably largely non-Peaty behaviors that caused the problem. I would have him drink a lot of non-or lowfat milk, FRESH o.j., eat lots of gelatin, well cooked potatoes, well-cooked mushrooms, fresh oysters, crab, fresh well-ripened fruit, etc. There's lots of info here.I'm sorry to hear of your situation. I hope things improve. I don't have much to add except the last thing I would do is replace saturate fats with whole grains.
I'm always so sorry to hear about such severe health problems! There are several comments here in the "Peat must be wrong" vein, and your husband's doctors obviously think so, but you must have some doubts about the doctors' advice or you wouldn't be asking for help here. My question is, how did he get in such bad shape at such a young age? Did he eat a lot of PUFAs (polyunsaturated fatty acids--mainly vegetable oils, the main Peat baddy), get too much iron, overeat, underconsume good calcium and copper souces? I would certainly reverse the probably largely non-Peaty behaviors that caused the problem. I would have him drink a lot of non-or lowfat milk, FRESH o.j., eat lots of gelatin, well cooked potatoes, well-cooked mushrooms, fresh oysters, crab, fresh well-ripened fruit, etc. There's lots of info here.
FRESH o.j.
A good resource, i think, that would give your husband a lot of reassurance and start him learning would be "Solved: The Riddle of Heart Attacks", by Broda Banres, m.d. i wish i could have 1000 copies because id hand them out to everyone who needed it; it's an excellent and compelling introduction for the layman on thyroid and heart disease.I just found a place to get fresh squeezed super sweet Valencia OJ... In Neenah Wisconsin!
Happy day.
A another note. Winter is literally coming and I've been regretting not moving to Florida when I had the chance... Well, not regretting that anymore!
A good resource, i think, that would give your husband a lot of reassurance and start him learning would be "Solved: The Riddle of Heart Attacks", by Broda Banres, m.d. i wish i could have 1000 copies because id hand them out to everyone who needed it; it's an excellent and compelling introduction for the layman on thyroid and heart disease.