186 // Exploring Peptides and Gut Health in Hashimoto’s: What the Research Says

Are you exhausted and foggy even when you're doing "all the right things" for your Hashimoto's? Your gut might hold the missing piece. It houses 70–80% of your immune system, and peptides—tiny signaling proteins your gut naturally produces—help regulate digestion, nutrient absorption, barrier function, and microbial balance. In this episode, I share why peptides for gut health are getting attention in functional wellness circles and how supporting them fits into feeling more like yourself again. As a registered nurse living with Hashimoto’s, I open up about my own journey and keep it simple—no overwhelming lists. You’ll learn: Easy ways to add probiotic foods daily (my go-to breakfast mix!) When supplements like research-backed probiotics and prebiotics make sense A targeted approach I use to support natural peptide activity (including my routine with the Healthy Edge Stack) Press play now to listen and pick up practical, sustainable ideas for nurturing your gut health.   Mentioned:  Healthy Edge Stack: https://estheryunkin.lifevantage.com/us-en/shop/healthy-edge-stack  Hashimoto's Root Cause Reset: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/book-now/ Health with Hashimoto's community on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about   Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/   ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior.   This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.