Common age-related thyroid changes include: Reduced production of thyroid hormones Less efficient conversion of T4 into active T3 Increased thyroid hormone resistance at the cellular level Higher rates of autoimmune thyroid conditions Many people develop what is called subclinical hypothyroidism, where lab values technically fall within normal ranges, but symptoms clearly suggest thyroid dysfunction
Further reading not covered in episode: Reich, N., & Hlscher, C
SPR SPR was performed using a Biacore T200 instrument (Cytiva)
Statistical analysis of normally distributed data was performed using ONE-way ANOVA Multiple comparison, and for non-normally distributed data, ONE-way ANOVA Kruskal-Wallis test Multiple comparison
If you plan to father a child, talk with your health care provider about how your medications might affect fertility and pregnancy, as well as options to reduce any potential risks