Connections Between The Gut And The Thyroid According To Experts

• 03 May 2019
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More than a thousand years ago, the Hippocrates said that all diseases really begin in the gut.

Today, studies are increasingly finding that this statement may be true, with scientific evidence pointing out that the general well-being of the gastrointestinal system seems to play a role in the regulation of the immune system and many other functions of the human body.

In fact, the health of the gut may even play a role in the effectiveness of certain pharmaceutical drugs used to treat some diseases¹.

The same factors may apply when looking at the Thyroid gland. This gland is located in the neck of the human body and secrets hormones that play essential roles in regulating metabolism. These hormones are called Thyroxine and Triiodothyronine. The Thyroid gland makes more Thyroxine than Triiodothyronine, but Thyroxine is considered an inactive form of Thyroid hormone.

The body is able to convert Thyroxine hormones into Triiodothyronine, the active Thyroid hormone, however. In many cases, Thyroxine is also rather referred to as the prohormone of Triiodothyronine².

This is where things get interesting – according to some of the more recent scientific studies that have been conducted, the gut may even have an impact on Thyroid health.

The connection may also go the other way around, however. In this post, we take a look at how gut health and Thyroid health are connected.

Insulin Resistance and Hypothyroidism Connection

• 17 April 2019
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Insulin resistance is a common problem today and so are thyroid-related conditions.

We are well aware of the fact that the function of the butterfly-shaped gland has a strong impact on the overall health and wellbeing of a person.

However, what is the connection between the underactive thyroid gland and insulin resistance?

Does hypothyroidism affect insulin resistance?

You'll get an answer to these and many other questions you might have in this article.

Liver/Gallbladder and Thyroid Connection

• 01 March 2019
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Our body is like a system where everything is connected. The function of one organ influences that of the other.

The same is with thyroid gland whose function is influenced by various factors, but at the same time, the butterfly-shaped gland has an impact on other organs and systems in our body.

But, what is the relationship between liver/gallbladder and thyroid? Is there any sort of connection? Read on to find out.

Is There A Connection Between Cholesterol Levels And Thyroid Health?

• 20 February 2019
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The body comprises of many systems and functions that all need to work together in order to assure survival. Cholesterol and Thyroid health would be an excellent example of how problems with one system in the human body can lead to problems with another function that plays an important role in the body.

Cholesterol is something that many people fear – they hear that eating certain types of food causes cholesterol to accumulate in the blood vessels, ultimately leading to blockages, heart disease, strokes, and, of course, heart attacks. This is why patients are often advised to ensure they keep their cholesterol levels in check, but things aren’t always as simple as switching out certain foods that may lead to an increase in LDL cholesterol levels.

In this post, we are going to take a look at the role that the Thyroid gland and its general function play on the regulation of cholesterol. We will also consider why it is important to keep cholesterol levels in a good balance and consider how patients can determine if their Thyroid’s health might be interfering with their ability to regulate the balance between their LDL and HDL cholesterol better.

Hypothyroidism and Depression Connection

• 05 May 2018
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Do you feel hopeless, restless, pessimistic, among many other ‘negative’ things? Then there is a possibility that you might be suffering from depression.

While there are many factors that might cause this – such as a death in the family or financial problems, it can also result from a thyroid disorder – specifically hypothyroidism.