Tuesday, November 12, 2024 - Episode 1554
By: Carol “Rosey” Rowsemitt, PhD, RN, FNP
Famine Response Hypothyroidism: Why Standard Thyroid Tests May Fall Short
- Today, Dr. Carol Rowsemitt delves into Famine Response Hypothyroidism, discussing its unique impact on women with lipedema, including those on a ketogenic diet.
- Dr. Carol “Rosey” Rowsemitt, PhD, RN, FNP, began her career as a scientist focused on ecological physiology (holding a BA in chemistry and PhD in biology) before transitioning to practice as a family nurse practitioner.
- Since 2003, she has specialized in weight management and understands that the body can resist weight loss by reducing metabolic rate.
- Dr. Rowsemitt is passionate about broadening the perspective on thyroid health and emphasizes that standard thyroid tests may not reveal the full scope of metabolic changes related to famine response.