97: The Thyroid Supplement Guide: What to Take for Energy, Hair Loss, Hashimoto’s & More with Melissa Afflerbach
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In this episode, McCall McPherson and Melissa Afflerbach discuss the importance of supplements for thyroid health and address common concerns related to energy and hair loss.
With thousands of supplements promising more energy, better hair, improved thyroid function, and healthier aging, how do you know what your body actually needs? In this episode of Modern Thyroid & Wellness , McCall McPherson sits down with Melissa “Mel” Afflerbach, Clinical Director of Weight Loss & Supplement Programs , for a practical conversation about the supplements they use and recommend within their thyroid and metabolic health programs. They break down some of the most common concerns women with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s experience—from persistent fatigue and low energy to hair loss—and explain why supplementation should support the bigger picture rather than replace investigating the root cause of a symptom. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why correcting thyroid function may not completely resolve fatigue How adrenal and mitochondrial health relate to energy production The difference between stimulant energy and supporting cellular energy Why thyroid dysfunction can contribute to hair shedding and changes in hair, skin, and nails Why ferritin and thyroid labs matter when investigating hair loss How collagen, micronutrients, and antioxidants may support hair…
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