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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

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

Sep 9, 2025 · 1h 11m

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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…