Hormone Health Hub: Expert Insights on Testing, Balance & Better Living — thyroid support UK

At 24, Dr. Kate Placzek was sleeping 16 hours a day and barely functioning — yet her standard blood tests came back normal. It took a TSH result in the mid-thirties to finally explain her debilitating fatigue. In this candid personal account, she shares her thyroid diagnosis, what she learned about optimal TSH levels, and why testing beyond TSH alone can make all the difference.

Once iodine deficiency is confirmed through laboratory assessment, choosing the right supplement form is critical. This guide explains the difference between iodide and molecular iodine, how to dose safely, what to consider with Hashimoto's, and how to monitor your progress with at-home hormone testing.