Free T4
Free T4
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The Free T4 test measures the level of free thyroxine (T4) in your blood, which is an essential hormone produced by the thyroid gland. This hormone helps regulate various bodily functions, including metabolism, energy production, and overall hormonal balance. Unlike total T4, the Free T4 test assesses the unbound form of the hormone, giving a clearer picture of your thyroid function. Abnormal Free T4 levels can indicate conditions such as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, leading to symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, or anxiety. This straightforward test is a crucial step in evaluating thyroid health.
Reasons to Check It:
Reasons to Check It:
"The thyroid actually produces both free T4 and free T3, and the majority it produces in response to signaling from the brain is free T4. Each cell in our body is responsible for converting the inactive free T4 into the active free T3 and it is thought that approximately 15% of the population do not convert well and have lower than expected free T3 levels." - Dr. Alan Hopkins
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