The 5 Thyroid Types Explained with Inna Topiler, CNS

If you’ve ever looked at your thyroid labs and thought, “Why do I still feel so bad when everything looks ‘normal’?” — this episode of Thyroid-Healthy Bites is for you.

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Inna Topiler, board-certified clinical nutritionist, host of the Thyroid Mystery Solved podcast, and creator of the Thyroid Types framework. Inna has dedicated her 20+ year career to helping people with Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism uncover root causes, make sense of confusing labs, and find personalized healing strategies.

In our conversation, we delve into the five thyroid types, their meanings, and how they can influence your understanding of symptoms, lab results, and nutritional needs.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• What the five thyroid types are and why they matter
• Why “normal” labs don’t always mean your thyroid is fine
• How to interpret markers like TSH, Free T3, Free T4, antibodies, and Reverse T3
• Common Hashimoto’s triggers and why they differ from person to person
• How nutrition and supplements can be customized for your thyroid type
• Insights on bone health, calcium, and living dairy-free

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Understanding the 5 Thyroid Types

One of the biggest takeaways from my conversation with Inna was her Thyroid Types framework—a simple, eye-opening way to understand what’s really happening behind your labs.

According to Inna, each “type” reflects where the thyroid process breaks down and why labs can look “normal” even when you don’t feel well. Each type highlights a different imbalance, whether in hormone production, conversion, or utilization.

Recognizing your type can help you and your practitioner pinpoint root causes, personalize your nutrition, and take a more targeted approach to healing.

🎧 Tune in to the full episode to learn about each of the five types and how they can guide your next steps.

Not all thyroid patients fit into the same cookie cutter, and that’s exactly the point of Inna’s framework. By identifying your unique thyroid type, you can:

• Better understand why your labs look the way they do
• Tailor your nutrition and supplement strategy
• Identify hidden triggers that may be driving autoimmunity
• Feel empowered to ask better questions at your next doctor’s visit

This approach helps shift the focus from one-size-fits-all treatment to truly personalized thyroid care.

Nutrition, Labs, and Root Causes

One of my favorite parts of this interview was exploring the connection between labs, root causes, and everyday nutrition. Inna emphasized how nutrients like zinc and selenium are essential for converting T4 into T3—the active thyroid hormone your body can actually use. Without enough of these nutrients, that conversion process may slow down, leaving you tired and foggy even when your labs appear “normal.”

We also talked about how decision fatigue can be a real issue for thyroid patients. This sparked Inna to create ThyroLove, a comprehensive thyroid-support supplement that combines key nutrients for Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism in one formula, simplifying your daily routine.

As a quick side note, we also touched on bone health, especially for those who are dairy-free. Inna explained that nutrients like magnesium, vitamin D, and vitamin K are just as important as calcium for maintaining bone density. Optimizing thyroid function can also play a key role in protecting your bones.

Finally, we explored the emotional patterns many thyroid patients share—like perfectionism, people-pleasing, or feeling overly responsible for others. Inna described how these tendencies can keep our stress response on high alert, fueling inflammation and autoimmunity.

She reminded us that awareness, self-compassion, and rest are just as important as diet or supplements when it comes to healing. I couldn’t agree more. 💛

About Inna Topiler

Inna Topiler, CNS is a board-certified clinical nutritionist with over 20 years of experience helping women with Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism. She is the founder of Complete Nutrition & Wellness, an integrative practice dedicated to uncovering root causes and creating personalized healing strategies.

Inna is also the host of the Thyroid Mystery Solved podcast and the creator of the Thyroid Types framework, which helps patients better understand their labs, symptoms, and treatment needs. She has developed several sought-after programs including the Hashimoto’s Roadmap, 10-Day Hashimoto’s Weight Loss Transformation, and the Hashimoto’s Energy Breakthrough.

In addition, Inna is the formulator of ThyroLove, a comprehensive thyroid-support supplement designed to provide key nutrients for optimal thyroid health.

• Learn more about Inna: innatopiler.com 

• Inna’s Weight Loss Jumpstart Course 

• Follow Inna on Instagram: @innatopiler

Ready to Dive Deeper?

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If you’re ready to start incorporating more thyroid-friendly food and lifestyle habits into your daily routine, membership is the place to start.

Final Thoughts

Understanding your thyroid type can be a game-changer for managing Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism. This episode with Inna is packed with insights that can help you decode your lab results, uncover triggers, and create a personalized nutrition plan that works for you.

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Always cheering you on, 

P.S. If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: 

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• What Your Thyroid Test Results Really Mean with Mary Shomon
• Thyroid-Healthy Eating 101: What to Eat & Avoid for Energy & Healing
• Rethinking Hypothyroidism Treatment with Dr. Antonio Bianco
• The Thyroid Treatment Debacle with Drs. Eric Balcavage & Kelly Halderman