Dr. Robert G. Thompson, MD, FACOG

Dr. Robert G. Thompson is a board-certified physician with more than four decades of clinical experience in integrative medicine, oncology, hormone therapy, hyperbaric medicine, and advanced ozone applications. A former reproductive surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, he has become a respected educator in nutritional medicine, mitochondrial health, mineral physiology, and chronic disease. Dr. Thompson is the author of several books, including The Calcium Lie, Iodine: What Your Doctor Didn't Tell You About Iodine and Your Thyroid, and the forthcoming Mineral Medicine and Your Thyroid.

Presentation

Hypothyroidism: Understanding the Six Types of Hypothyroidism and Trace Mineral Significances to Mitochondrial Function, Healing, Metabolism, and Disease

Hypothyroidism is one of the most commonly misunderstood and mismanaged conditions in medicine. In this presentation, Dr. Thompson shares his latest clinical insights into the diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism, highlighting the essential role of potassium and trace minerals in mitochondrial function, metabolism, healing, and overall health. He examines the limitations of relying solely on TSH for diagnosis, explains the importance of T3 physiology, Reverse T3, and Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA), and discusses why current standards of care frequently fail patients. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of thyroid physiology, mineral medicine, and evidence-informed strategies for improving diagnosis and treatment outcomes.