The Thyroid Hormone Journey

Are you feeling exhausted, bloated, and maybe a bit like a marshmallow? If your labs say your TSH is “perfect,” but you still feel anything but normal, you’re not alone! Let’s explore how your gut might be the sneaky culprit behind those crummy hypothyroid symptoms.

Allow me to introduce The Thyroid Hormone Journey! This is the brain-to-body path that thyroid hormones travel through to reach their final destination: inside your cells to produce ENERGY (aka boost your metabolism).

🎤 Signaling from the brain to the thyroid: Did you know your brain and thyroid are in constant communication? Think of it like a two-way radio! If the signals are fuzzy, hormone production can get all out of whack. Your thyroid needs that pep talk to get the job done!

🧩 Production of thyroid hormones

• Nutrient Deficiencies: Your thyroid needs its building blocks—think of them as the Lego pieces of hormone creation. Without them, it’s like trying to build a castle with no bricks! In the case of autoimmunity, not only is it important to have building blocks to make hormones, it is also important to balance the immune system so that attacks on the thyroid (which decreases the ability to produce hormones) don’t happen to such a high extent!

⚡ Conversion of Hormones from Inactive to Active Forms: Your liver is the superstar that helps convert T4 (inactive) to T3 (active). But guess what? Your gut is like the helpful assistant that ensures everything runs smoothly. If your gut is a mess, the whole operation can slow down!

🌈 Transport of Thyroid Hormones: These little hormones ride through your bloodstream on protein buses! 🚌 And guess who helps keep those buses running? Yep, your liver and gut! Not to mention, the production of your thyroid hormone transporters takes place in the liver!

🛡️ Absorption into the Cells:

• Gut Integrity: An unhappy gut means less nutrient absorption—kind of like trying to drink soup through a straw!
• Bacterial Impact: Some naughty bacteria can steal your thyroid hormones, making them harder for your body to use. Boo! 😤

🌼 Utilization of Thyroid Hormones: Your cells need some B-vitamins to do the heavy lifting with thyroid hormones. If you’re feeling “wired but tired,” it might be time to check those vitamin levels!

👩‍🔬 Balancing of Thyroid Hormones: Good bacteria can be your hormone buddies, helping maintain stable levels. 🎉

And if you’re done feeling tired, bloated, and like you’re living in your gym clothes 🤸‍♀️, we’re here to help! Our unique functional nutrition approach takes into account your unique story, symptoms, and lab data to create a personalized and sustainable plan just for you! Ready to reclaim your sparkle? 🌟 Apply here for our 1:1 partnership to get started! 

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