Reading Labs: TSH Demystified - Decoding Thyroid Health in 3 Minutes

The podcast explains TSH, a chemical signal produced in the pituitary gland that tells the thyroid gland to produce essential thyroid hormones. The conventional lab range for TSH is 0.2 to 4.2, but an optimal range for functional labs is 0.2 to 2.1. An elevated TSH suggests an underactive thyroid, while a low TSH indicates an overactive thyroid. However, TSH alone is not enough to assess thyroid health, and a full panel of thyroid health assessments should be ordered. The podcast emphasizes the importance of balancing all hormones and restoring nutrient status to achieve optimal thyroid health.