19/09/2025
When women come to me with hormone symptoms—thyroid issues, PMS, hot flashes, mood swings, or low energy—the last place they think to look is their Gut.
✅Gut issues like low stomach acid is one of the hidden root causes of hormone imbalances.
✨ Symptoms of low stomach acid may include:
• Bloating or fullness after meals
• Burping, reflux, indigestion
• Undigested food in stool
• Nutrient deficiencies (iron, B12, zinc, magnesium)
• Frequent gut infections or Candida
✔️And when nutrients aren’t absorbed, your thyroid, adrenals, and s*x hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone) don’t have the raw materials they need.
💡 What causes low stomach acid?
• Chronic stress → when your nervous system is in fight/flight, blood flow leaves your gut to prioritize your heart, lungs, and muscles. Digestion slows down.
• Certain medications (acid blockers, antibiotics, birth control, NSAIDs).
• Aging (acid production naturally declines over time).
• Infections like H. pylori.
• Poor diet, too much sugar or processed foods.
• Overeating or eating on the go (mindless eating = weak digestive signals).
The emotional/nervous system piece is huge: your gut cannot heal if your body constantly thinks it’s in survival mode.
👸🏻This is why in my work with women, I don’t just look at the hormones—I look at digestion, stress, and the gut first. Because when stomach acid and digestion improve, the entire hormonal system begins to rebalance.
👉 Save this post for later, and if this resonates, send me a DM. I’d love to help you heal from the root.