Save Your Thyroid with Jen

11/04/2025

"What are the best supplements for thyroid health and insulin resistance?"

I asked Dr. Ahmet Ergin () this exact question, and he gave a fantastic breakdown of the key nutrients he focuses on in his practice.

For Thyroid Health, he lists these essentials:

👉Vitamin A

👉Zinc

👉Selenium

👉Omega-3 fatty acids

👉Vitamin D

For Insulin Resistance, his top recommendations are:

👉Magnesium (specifically Magnesium Glycinate, which is also great for sleep)

👉Zinc (your pancreas actually has zinc receptors!)

👉Vitamin D (which he calls a "hormone" for its powerful role in reducing insulin resistance and supporting the immune system)

He also emphasizes that it all "boils down to your gut," which is why probiotics are so helpful for metabolic health.

🤓Disclaimer: This is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always talk to your doctor before starting any new supplement.

👉Podcast: Save Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem
👉Episode: Is Insulin Resistance Causing Your Thyroid Nodules? (A Non-Surgical Fix) | Dr. Ahmet Ergin
👉Listen NOW on YouTube or through your favorite podcast platform at saveyourthyroidwithjen.com!

11/03/2025

"Statistically speaking, people retain only 10% of the information that they hear [in the doctor's office]."

This shocking statistic from Dr. Ahmet Ergin () is the exact reason he started his massive YouTube channel.

He saw the "biggest issue" in patient care: it's burdensome to educate a patient for an hour, only to have them "go home and they just forget about everything you said." Why? Because in the office, patients are "under stress" and "under pressure."
He created his channel so his own patients could learn at home, "so that they don't feel judged."

This is the very same reason I started this podcast—I was "explaining things over and over" and knew a video would be a better, "evergreen" resource for patients to "watch on their own time and rewatch it if they needed to."

Have you ever left a doctor's appointment and felt like you immediately forgot everything you discussed? You are not alone.

👉Podcast: Save Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem
👉Episode: Is Insulin Resistance Causing Your Thyroid Nodules? (A Non-Surgical Fix) | Dr. Ahmet Ergin
👉Listen NOW on YouTube or through your favorite podcast platform at saveyourthyroidwithjen.com!

11/03/2025

You have thyroid nodules AND pre-diabetes. What's the priority?

I asked Dr. Ahmet Ergin () how he handles this exact situation.

He says you must do two things at the same visit:
👍Address the Nodule: First, you have to prioritize the nodule itself. Is it suspicious? Does it need a biopsy right away? (A 4mm cyst, for example, is no big deal).
👍Address the "Why": At the same appointment, you must connect the dots.

Dr. Ergin says his "classic answer" for why nodules form used to be "It's genetics. You're just a bumpy person." But now he knows the truth: "Insulin resistance plays a big role."

He gives a serious warning: if your doctor says "you're pre-diabetic, you're okay," that's not good enough. That underlying insulin resistance is already increasing your risk for heart attacks and strokes, even before you have full-blown diabetes.

Has a doctor ever dismissed your pre-diabetes? It's time to connect the dots.

👉Podcast: Save Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem
👉Episode: Is Insulin Resistance Causing Your Thyroid Nodules? (A Non-Surgical Fix) | Dr. Ahmet Ergin
👉Listen NOW on YouTube or through your favorite podcast platform at saveyourthyroidwithjen.com!

11/02/2025

"Statistically speaking, people retain only 10% of the information that they hear [in the doctor's office]."

This shocking statistic from Dr. Ahmet Ergin () is the exact reason he started his massive YouTube channel.

He saw the "biggest issue" in patient care: it's burdensome to educate a patient for an hour, only to have them "go home and they just forget about everything you said." Why? Because in the office, patients are "under stress" and "under pressure."

He created his channel so his own patients could learn at home, "so that they don't feel judged."

This is the very same reason I started this podcast—I was "explaining things over and over" and knew a video would be a better, "evergreen" resource for patients to "watch on their own time and rewatch it if they needed to."

Have you ever left a doctor's appointment and felt like you immediately forgot everything you discussed? You are not alone.

👉Podcast: Save Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem
👉Episode: Is Insulin Resistance Causing Your Thyroid Nodules? (A Non-Surgical Fix) | Dr. Ahmet Ergin
👉Listen NOW on YouTube or through your favorite podcast platform at saveyourthyroidwithjen.com!

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11/01/2025

You have thyroid nodules AND pre-diabetes. What's the priority?

I asked Dr. Ahmet Ergin () how he handles this exact situation.

He says you must do two things at the same visit:

👍Address the Nodule: First, you have to prioritize the nodule itself. Is it suspicious? Does it need a biopsy right away? (A 4mm cyst, for example, is no big deal).

👍Address the "Why": At the same appointment, you must connect the dots.

Dr. Ergin says his "classic answer" for why nodules form used to be "It's genetics. You're just a bumpy person." But now he knows the truth: "Insulin resistance plays a big role."

He gives a serious warning: if your doctor says "you're pre-diabetic, you're okay," that's not good enough. That underlying insulin resistance is already increasing your risk for heart attacks and strokes, even before you have full-blown diabetes.

Has a doctor ever dismissed your pre-diabetes? It's time to connect the dots.

👉Podcast: Save Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem
👉Episode: Is Insulin Resistance Causing Your Thyroid Nodules? (A Non-Surgical Fix) | Dr. Ahmet Ergin
👉Listen NOW on YouTube or through your favorite podcast platform at saveyourthyroidwithjen.com!

10/31/2025

"I tried the carnivore diet for 9 months... and I developed NEW thyroid nodules."

It was so frustrating. I was hoping to shrink my smaller nodules by lowering insulin growth factors, but the opposite happened. On top of that, my female hormones crashed!

So I asked Dr. Ahmet Ergin () for his take as an endocrinologist.

He explains that while a zero-carb diet might seem like a fix for insulin resistance, it can seriously backfire. He warns that:

😱You miss out on essential antioxidants and polyphenols from plants.

😱Your pancreas function can "atrophy," leading to worse blood sugar spikes (and even diabetes) when you do eat carbs.

😱It can diminish your gut microbiome diversity, which needs plant fiber to thrive.

As Dr. Ergin says, "Just because you have a short-term gain does not always reflect a long-term benefit."

Have you had a diet backfire on you? Share your experience below.

👉Podcast: Save Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem
👉Episode: Is Insulin Resistance Causing Your Thyroid Nodules? (A Non-Surgical Fix) | Dr. Ahmet Ergin
👉Listen NOW on YouTube or through your favorite podcast platform at saveyourthyroidwithjen.com!

10/30/2025

"How much will my nodule actually shrink after RFA?"

This is one of the most common questions from patients, so I asked Dr. Ahmet Ergin () to break down the results you can realistically expect.

He explains that nodule shrinkage typically ranges from 50% to 90%.

For very large nodules (e.g., 5.5 cm), you might see a 50% reduction. Dr. Ergin calls this a "whole different ballgame" because it brings significant relief from symptoms. For smaller nodules (e.g., 3 cm), you could see up to 90% reduction, typically within nine months.

The best part? Dr. Ergin says studies show the shrinkage often continues long after the 9-month mark.

What questions do you have about RFA results or the recovery process? Ask them below!

👉Podcast: Save Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem
👉Episode: Is Insulin Resistance Causing Your Thyroid Nodules? (A Non-Surgical Fix) | Dr. Ahmet Ergin
👉Listen NOW on YouTube or through your favorite podcast platform at saveyourthyroidwithjen.com!

10/29/2025

"A thyroid nodule could be an awakening."

In this powerful clip, I asked Dr. Ahmet Ergin () for his final key takeaway for anyone struggling with a thyroid or metabolic diagnosis.

His answer is a must-hear:

👉For Your Thyroid: "Know your options." He emphasizes that RFA (Radiofrequency Ablation) is a "very safe and effective procedure" and "nothing to be scared of."

👉For Your Overall Health: A thyroid nodule is a "wake-up call." Dr. Ergin explains that the same underlying pathology (like insulin resistance) that can lead to a nodule could also lead to far more dangerous conditions.

👉It's time to reassess our metabolic health.

What was your biggest "wake-up call" on your health journey? Listen to the full discussion on metabolic health and RFA.

🎯Podcast: Save Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem
🎯Episode: Is Insulin Resistance Causing Your Thyroid Nodules? (A Non-Surgical Fix) | Dr. Ahmet Ergin
🎯Listen NOW on YouTube or through your favorite podcast platform at saveyourthyroidwithjen.com!

10/28/2025

😱A thyroid nodule is a mass that doesn't belong. But why is it growing?😱

In this eye-opening clip, top endocrinologist Dr. Ahmet Ergin () reveals the "biggest growth factor" in your body... and it's probably not what you think.

He explains that insulin resistance is a massive driver of tissue growth—from skin tags to thyroid nodules, and even linking it to a higher risk of cancer.

Are we so focused on other hormones that we're missing the "95% responsible" hormone? As Dr. Ergin says, "Nobody talks about their metabolic health." It's time to start.

What's the connection between your blood sugar and your thyroid? Find out in the full, must-watch conversation.

👉Podcast: Save Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem
👉Episode: Is Insulin Resistance Causing Your Thyroid Nodules? (A Non-Surgical Fix) | Dr. Ahmet Ergin
👉Listen NOW on YouTube or through your favorite podcast platform at saveyourthyroidwithjen.com!

10/28/2025

New Episode! "Is Insulin Resistance Causing Your Thyroid Nodules? (A Non-Surgical Fix)"

What's the hidden link between insulin resistance and thyroid nodules? Top endocrinologist Dr. Ahmet Ergin () joins me for an enlightening conversation about holistic thyroid health. In this powerful discussion, Dr. ...

What's the hidden link between insulin resistance and thyroid nodules? Top endocrinologist Dr. Ahmet Ergin () joins me for an enlightening conversation abo…

10/28/2025

New Episode! "BEYOND SURGERY: The PAST, PRESENT, and FUTURE of treating thyroid nodules"

In this episode of Save Your Thyroid, Jennifer Holkem discusses the latest advancements in thyroid care, focusing on thyroid nodules and the innovative non-surgical treatment known as radiofrequency ablation (RFA). Joined by ...

In this episode of Save Your Thyroid, Jennifer Holkem discusses the latest advancements in thyroid care, focusing on thyroid nodules and the innovative non-surgical…

10/27/2025

Get ready! My latest episode drops TOMORROW with the brilliant mind behind SugarMD, board-certified endocrinologist Dr. Ahmet Ergin.

Dr. Ergin is an expert in helping patients avoid unnecessary surgery by blending functional medicine with cutting-edge endocrinology.

We’re diving deep into Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) for thyroid nodules and answering:

❓ When should you consider RFA even if you don't have symptoms? ❓

Plus, you've been asking for this! We also cover:

☝️The root-cause link between insulin resistance, diabetes, and thyroid nodules.

☝️ Key lifestyle interventions like diet, exercise, and supplements to support your metabolic health.

This is a must-listen for anyone with thyroid nodules or metabolic concerns!

🗓️ Episode airs TOMORROW on YouTube, your favorite podcast platform, and saveyourthyroidwithjen.com!