04/12/2025
What if your thyroid issues actually start in your gut?
Your gut and thyroid are more connected than most people realise, they “talk” to each other through the immune system, stress response, hormones, and even the way you absorb nutrients. When one is out of balance, the other often feels the impact.
Here’s how they influence each other in everyday health 👇
〜 Your immune system (70% of it lives in the gut!) helps regulate thyroid autoimmunity.
〜 Stress and high cortisol can block thyroid hormone conversion, leaving you fatigued.
〜 Gut bacteria help balance hormones and activate thyroid hormone (T4 to T3).
〜 Nutrient absorption issues mean the thyroid doesn’t get key nutrients like selenium and zinc.
〜 Bile flow and digestion affect hormone metabolism and gut balance.
〜 Lifestyle + environment, stress, sleep, and toxins, can tip both systems out of sync.
Supporting both your gut and thyroid can be simple:
✨ Manage stress with daily breathing, yoga or meditation
✨ Prioritise quality sleep
✨ Move regularly to support digestion and hormone balance
✨ Reduce exposures, use safer personal care products, avoid plastics, and focus on whole foods
Ready to dive deeper into how the two are connected? 👇
Comment “GUT THYROID” below to access our latest article “Exploring the Connection Between Gut Health & the Thyroid.”
