About Tom Brimeyer

Tom Brimeyer is the founder of Forefront Health where his mission is to advance the education of thyroid health, formulate simple supportive resources, and empower a lifestyle that supports thyroid health and a life without limitation. Tom's work has impacted over 200,000 people spanning more than 60 countries.

Before You Take More Vitamin D for Autoimmune Thyroid Symptoms… Read This

By |2026-03-17T04:06:24-07:00March 14th, 2026|Thyroid Supplements|24 Comments

Did you know that a large percentage of people diagnosed with autoimmune thyroid conditions have low Vitamin D levels?

That’s right… Vitamin D insufficiency and thyroid symptoms are frequently observed together.

This is why so many people start searching for answers about vitamin d for autoimmune thyroid concerns in the first place.

Don’t have a diagnosis?

Many people struggling […]

The 3 Thyroid Diet Rules Most “Healthy” Plans Get Wrong

By |2026-03-09T07:44:23-07:00March 9th, 2026|Thyroid Diet|20 Comments

Your diet has a much bigger impact on your thyroid than you probably realize.

Sure…

You’ve probably been told that changing your diet won’t make much of a difference.

That once you’re on medication, that’s it — end of story.

But here’s the problem…

When you actually look at the research, it tells a more complicated story.

For example:

One study states… […]

Hypothyroidism and Ferritin: Why You’re Probably Not Iron-Deficient, Why Iron Supplements Can Be Risky, and the Test That Actually Matters

By |2026-02-23T07:23:55-08:00February 23rd, 2026|Thyroid Diet, Thyroid Lifestyle|22 Comments

Have you suspected that you were iron deficient?

Maybe you had your ferritin tested and were told it was low…

So you started taking an iron supplement, assuming it was safe.

That seems logical.

hypothyroid woman taking iron supplement

It’s also one of the most common — and misunderstood — mistakes we […]

The “Adrenal Fatigue” Myth — and What It’s Missing About Thyroid Health

By |2026-02-15T21:01:54-08:00February 15th, 2026|Thyroid Lifestyle|49 Comments

I’m not sure what’s worse…

A) The fact that “adrenal fatigue” has become the default explanation for why so many people feel exhausted, wired, anxious, or unable to sleep.

OR

B) The fact that many of the most common recommendations aimed at adrenal fatigue actually increase stress on the body — while quietly working against your […]

5 Ways to Support Thyroid Health with 35 Grams of Collagen Per Day

By |2026-02-15T21:03:20-08:00February 9th, 2026|Thyroid Diet, Thyroid Supplements|20 Comments

Are you getting enough collagen to support your thyroid health?

Before you answer that, you might be asking…

“What is collagen?”

Collagen is a special type of protein.

It’s the most abundant type of protein, accounting for roughly 35% to 50% of all protein in your body.

It plays a role in supporting thyroid health and thousands of metabolic processes […]

5 Common Thyroid Misconceptions That Leave Many Feeling Stuck

By |2026-02-01T14:34:08-08:00February 1st, 2026|Thyroid Diet, Thyroid Lifestyle|65 Comments

Have you ever been told your thyroid labs look “normal”… but you still feel exhausted, foggy, moody, or just off?

You’re not imagining things.

And no — it doesn’t mean anything is “wrong with your head.”

This is one of the most confusing parts of navigating thyroid health.

You’re doing what you’re told.

You’re running the tests.

You’re following the “plan”.

Yet […]

The 3 Hidden Principles of Thyroid Medication Your Doctor May Never Mention

By |2026-01-23T11:27:24-08:00January 23rd, 2026|Thyroid Lifestyle, Thyroid Supplements, Uncategorized|11 Comments

Here’s a little-known truth about thyroid medication that almost no one tells you…

How you use it can shape your experience just as much as what you’re using.

Most people think thyroid support is all about finding the “right” pill, dose, or brand.

But after working with thousands of women, we’ve noticed something that completely changes the conversation:

The […]