Episode 14: How hypothyroidism affects gut health

If you’ve been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, you should know low thyroid function can impact your gut health. This is why it’s important to properly manage the underlying mechanisms of your hypothyroidism. An intimate relationship exists between your gastrointestinal tract and your thyroid, with each affecting the other. The health of the stomach, gut microbiome, pancreas, liver, gallbladder, and large intestine are all interrelated with thyroid function. Additionally, the inflammation and autoimmune mechanisms associated with Hashimoto’s cause thyroid receptor site resistance and low thyroid function. Learn more in this podcast episode.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/solving-the-puzzle-with-dr-datis-kharrazian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.