97: The Thyroid Supplement Guide: What to Take for Energy, Hair Loss, Hashimoto’s & More with Melissa Afflerbach

With thousands of supplements promising more energy, better hair, improved thyroid function, and healthier aging, how do you know what your body actually needs? In this episode of *Modern Thyroid & Wellness*, McCall McPherson sits down with **Melissa “Mel” Afflerbach, Clinical Director of Weight Loss & Supplement Programs**, for a practical conversation about the supplements they use and recommend within their thyroid and metabolic health programs. They break down some of the most common concerns women with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s experience—from persistent fatigue and low energy to hair loss—and explain why supplementation should support the bigger picture rather than replace investigating the root cause of a symptom. **In This Episode, You’ll Learn:** - Why correcting thyroid function may not completely resolve fatigue - How adrenal and mitochondrial health relate to energy production - The difference between stimulant energy and supporting cellular energy - Why thyroid dysfunction can contribute to hair shedding and changes in hair, skin, and nails - Why ferritin and thyroid labs matter when investigating hair loss - How collagen, micronutrients, and antioxidants may support hair, skin, and nails - Why myo-inositol and selenium are used in ThyroShield™ - Why testing and understanding the cause of a symptom still matters - How McCall and her clinical team choose supplements for MDRN Wellness - A sneak peek at what they are developing specifically for the thyroid community McCall also shares the deeply personal story behind the **“Sol”** found throughout the MDRN Health line. Her late brother, Solomon, had been working on the project before his unexpected passing, and the line now carries part of his legacy forward. **Supplements Discussed in This Episode** **Adrena-Sol** — adrenal and energy support Shop Adrena-Sol **Mito-Sol** — mitochondrial and cellular energy support Shop Mito-Sol **Beauty Glow Collagen** — collagen support for hair, skin, and nails Shop Beauty Glow Collagen **Complete Beauty** — micronutrient support for hair, skin, and nails Shop Complete Beauty **Astaxanthin Antioxidant** — antioxidant and skin support Shop Astaxanthin **ThyroShield™** — myo-inositol + selenium thyroid support Shop ThyroShield™ **Shop MDRN Wellness** The MDRN Wellness store was created to make choosing supplements less overwhelming. Products are selected by McCall and the clinical team with the needs of people navigating thyroid dysfunction, hormone concerns, low energy, and related symptoms in mind. Shop All MDRN Wellness Supplements 📖 **Pre-Order *Take Back Your Thyroid* + Get a Free Bonus** Pre-order McCall McPherson’s new book, *Take Back Your Thyroid*, and choose **one free bonus**: 🎓 **Thyroid Empowered Course**, a $399 value **OR** 🩺 **$150 off a new patient visit** at Modern Thyroid Clinic Pre-Order & Claim Your Free Bonus 📲 **Follow McCall McPherson & Modern Thyroid and Wellness** 💻 Website: modernthyroidclinic.com 🐦 X / Twitter: @thyroidexpert 🌐 Host Website: mccallmcpherson.com 📺 YouTube: McCall McPherson Channel 📘 Facebook: McCall McPherson PAC 📸 Instagram: @mccallmcphersonpa