Nielsen Nutrition

03/30/2026

With time, comes wisdom and perspective. ✨

03/27/2026

03/24/2026

Want better thyroid function? 👉

Then we also need to optimize the liver and the gut. Here’s why:

🔁 Thyroid & Gut:
Thyroid hormones influence gut motility (causing constipation when underactive). Gut dysbiosis or inflammation can worsen oxidative stress that damages the thyroid.

🔁 Thyroid & Liver:
Thyroid hormones influence fat metabolism in the liver (contributing to insulin resistance and fatty liver when underactive). Conversion of T4 to active T3 takes place in the liver, meaning that a compromised liver could compromise thyroid function.

Poor thyroid function can impair gut and liver function—and the reverse is also true.

If you struggle with thyroid health and want to take a holistic approach to feeling better, we can help!

03/23/2026

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03/17/2026

Rarely is a thyroid problem JUST a thyroid problem ❌

The thyroid is part of the larger endocrine system—which includes hormones produced in the brain, adrenals, ovaries, and pancreas too.

Here are 3 hormones that influence (and are influenced by) the thyroid:

🍭 Insulin
Both overactive and underactive thyroid can disrupt glucose metabolism and contribute to insulin resistance. The reverse is also true, with insulin resistance being associated with conversion of T4 to reverse T3 (inactive thyroid hormone) rather than active T3.

😩 Cortisol
Underactive thyroid contributes to higher cortisol levels (a stress hormone) because of reduced cortisol clearance. Also, high levels of cortisol are associated with reduced T4 production and higher levels of reverse T3 (inactive thyroid hormone).

🌸 Estrogen
The hormone cascades connecting the brain to the thyroid and the brain to the ovaries work together. Both overactive and underactive thyroid can disrupt the menstrual cycle and irregular periods or fertility challenges.

It’s because of these connections that it’s so important to take a holistic approach when optimizing thyroid function.

03/17/2026

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03/13/2026

We’re excited to share a guest blog post from our very own Jamie L. Truppi.
Jamie dives into the Standard American Diet and how the foods we eat every day can shape our long-term health. If you’ve ever wondered why nutrition matters so much when it comes to chronic disease, this is a great read.
Check it out here 👇

Learn what the Standard American Diet is, why ultra-processed foods contribute to chronic disease, and how shifting to whole foods can improve health.

03/13/2026

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