Thyroid 101: T4, T3 & RT3 ⏱ 4:20

Updated January 11, 2025

To begin any discussion of thyroid, we have to have a basic understanding of the difference between T4, T3 and Reverse-T3 (RT3), as well as basic information about TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone). The videos to the right will get you started. The table below is for those who are more detail-oriented. All the videos including Thyroid 201 and Adrenals are here  **.

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Thyroid Molecules

Videos by Dr. Cheikin

Dr. Cheikin uses an approach to thyroid that relies on Reverse-T3 rather than TSH. These are the first in a series of videos that Dr. Cheikin has created to understand this approach.

Thyroid 101: What are T4, T3 and Reverse T3?
Thyroid 102: How Does TSH Work?