Dr. Heather Stone, functional medicine provider, suggested for coffee lovers to be wiser when drinking the morning coffee. Stone (2025) will recommend coffee to be eliminated at the start of a customized program when working with her patients.
What happens when we drink coffee on an empty stomach? It can deplete us from essential minerals including magnesium and zinc. In addition, it will release cortisol and disrupt our glucose levels.
“I plan on keeping a closer eye on potential glucose spikes during the day including coffee time.”
Dr. Stone suggested for us to consider the following:
a.) Pair our coffee time with ‘nutrient-dense’ snacks (e.g., boiled eggs, avocado toast or nuts).
b.) Add ‘adaptogens’ like reishi or ashwagandha to balance stress hormones.
c.) Wait 30 minutes after eating to enjoy the morning cup of coffee.
Personally, I plan on pairing my morning coffee with a ‘nutrient-dense’ snack (e.g., a protein bar or almonds).
“Having a pill case helps me stay ‘organized’ throughout the week. I no longer have to think twice about whether I took the supplement or not for the day. I also don’t like to take too many supplements at once.” Adriana, #HashimotoStrong.
Daily Omega 3 twice a day, and weekly Vitamin D capsule (50,000) were both highly recommended by my current medical provider for better health. Since I have been researching in the past two months, I have found other supplements to be beneficial for physical health. Please ensure, you have a professional consultation prior to taking any supplements. As you know, I am not a medical doctor although I would enjoy being a functional medicine practitioner today (lol)! Unfortunately, that is not going to happen. I am content being a Licensed Psychologist who is an avid reader and researcher.
Did you know…?
CoQ10 with Bioperine: Non-GMO, Vegan free, Gluten free and Soy free. It helps with the mitochondria and thyroid connection (cellular level). It is an antioxidant and helps protect the mitochondria from oxidative damage. It also improves the vascularity of thyroid gland and treats fatigue and brain fog.
The suggested dosage is 30-90 mg per day.
Acetyl-L-Carnitine: It transports fatty acids into the mitochondria and helps produce energy. It also acts as an antioxidant and reduces free radicals. It protects the thyroid and mitochondria connection. It improves fatigue and brain fog.
The suggested dosage is 1-2 gram/day.
Zinc with Picolinate for best absorption: Note, Zinc is poorly absorbed from food. This supplement is needed for the production of thyroid hormones as well as for the conversion of T4 hormone to T3. If we consume higher than 30 mg/day, excessive amount of Zin can lower our copper levels. Zinc consumption is critical for reversing Hashimoto disease.
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