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Dr. Izabella Wentz interviews Ben Azadi about the keto diet and its implications for those with Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism.

In this episode of Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations, Dr. Izabella Wentz interviews returning guest Ben Azadi to talk about some of the biggest keto facts and myths. Ben shares some fascinating answers to some of the most common questions about keto, including whether it's safe for people with Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism, the ideal daily carb count, how long someone should stay on keto, and how to avoid common pitfalls when getting started. Ben explains why a well-formulated ketogenic diet can help support metabolic flexibility, reduce inflammation, and improve insulin sensitivity without requiring lifelong restriction. He also shares practical tips for managing common side effects like constipation and "keto breath," discusses who should approach keto with caution, and explains his “keto flex” approach, which encourages cycling in and out of ketosis. The conversation centers around the importance of personalization, food variety, and supporting overall health rather than following rigid dietary rules. In this episode, you'll learn: Whether you should do keto if you have Hashimoto's. One of the biggest myths surrounding thyroid health is that keto is completely…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Izabella Wentz

Guest: Ben Azadi

Topics covered

• keto diet
• Hashimoto's
• hypothyroidism
• metabolic flexibility
• dietary myths
• personalization

Keywords

• keto
• Hashimoto's
• hypothyroidism
• diet myths
• metabolic health
• insulin sensitivity
• keto flex

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hashimoto's, hypothyroidism

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