{"id":8805,"date":"2022-02-03T21:55:06","date_gmt":"2022-02-03T21:55:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thyforlife.com\/?p=8805"},"modified":"2024-08-31T07:14:44","modified_gmt":"2024-08-31T15:14:44","slug":"hashimotos-and-leaky-gut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/hashimotos-and-leaky-gut\/","title":{"rendered":"Hashimoto&#8217;s and Leaky Gut &#8211; What is the Connection?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8805\" class=\"elementor elementor-8805\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b47d3f8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b47d3f8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;307f4af&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c537bf9\" data-id=\"c537bf9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64563b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"64563b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/pexels-polina-zimmerman-3958561-1-ptd0kjh1gp1ew52q6w0ga0j9fkr32qyw395h1qtz0o.jpg\" title=\"pexels-polina-zimmerman-3958561 (1)\" alt=\"Woman with stomach pain luyin on the sofa.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/pexels-polina-zimmerman-3958561-1-ptd0kjh1gp1ew52q6w0ga0j9fkr32qyw395h1qtz0o.jpg\" title=\"pexels-polina-zimmerman-3958561 (1)\" alt=\"Woman with stomach pain luyin on the sofa.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/noscript>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d9d06d elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"6d9d06d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Natalie-Bessom-DO_800-e1641834051510-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-image-3531 lazyload\" alt=\"Dr. Natalie Bessom\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Natalie-Bessom-DO_800-e1641834051510-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-image-3531 lazyload\" alt=\"Dr. Natalie Bessom\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h6 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Medically reviewed by<\/h6><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\"><b>Natalie Bessom,<\/b> D.O. Board-certified family medicine doctor with specialty training in nutrition, USA<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9bd0aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b9bd0aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: 1rem;\">One common question asked by those with a thyroid condition like Hashimoto\u2019s thyroiditis is, \u201cIs there something wrong with my digestive or gut health as well?\u201d So, is there really a connection between your thyroid (a part of the endocrine system) and your gut (a part of digestive system)? In this article, we will find out.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-23c7b93 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"23c7b93\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;059e101&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-84da4b2\" data-id=\"84da4b2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-588c793 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"588c793\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is Hashimoto\u2019s thyroiditis?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58543d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58543d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your neck that is part of the endocrine system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The endocrine system is made up of different glands throughout the body that secrete and distribute hormones. The thyroid gland is in charge of managing your body\u2019s metabolism; which in turn plays an important part in regulating energy levels, body temperature, and heart rate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hashimoto\u2019s thyroiditis<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyroid.org\/hashimotos-thyroiditis\/\">\u00a0<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a form of hypothyroidism<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0and is also the leading cause for hypothyroidism in the United States.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hashimoto\u2019s is an autoimmune disorder in which the thyroid gland is chronically inflamed and causes the body to attack its own healthy thyroid cells.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h6>Symptoms of Hashimoto\u2019s thyroiditis include:\u00a0<\/h6><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/thyroid-fatigue-and-energy-levels\/\">Fatigue<\/a><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/how-to-overcome-thyroid-brain-fog\/\">Brain fog<\/a><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/thyroid-and-your-integumentary-system\/\">Dry skin and hair<\/a><\/b><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Irregular bowel movements<\/b><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/weight-loss-with-hypothyroidism\/\">Unexplained weight gain<\/a><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-84145ab elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"84145ab\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;cc3e928&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ba8af40\" data-id=\"ba8af40\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e58879 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0e58879\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is the gut?\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfef9a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bfef9a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The gut is another name for the body\u2019s gastrointestinal tract. \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.ucdavis.edu\/newsroom\/news\/headlines\/what-is-gut-health-and-why-is-it-important\/2019\/07\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gut health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d is determined by the functions and balance of bacteria in parts of the gastrointestinal tract. Organs that are part of the gastrointestinal tract include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mouth<\/b><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pharynx (throat)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Esophagus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stomach<\/b><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Small intestine<\/b><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Large intestine<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideally, all the organs work together to eat, digest food, and absorb nutrients without any discomfort.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the gastrointestinal tract is in charge of digestion of food and turning such\u00a0 into energy, the thyroid is responsible for managing the speed at which the body uses the energy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When in full health, everything in the body works cohesively together and is connected.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5cfe668 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5cfe668\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;36f0a35&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-85fb5d4\" data-id=\"85fb5d4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e546878 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e546878\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is the connection between the thyroid and the gut?\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fc0aa5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1fc0aa5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main connection between the thyroid and the gut is the immune system. When your immune system is not functioning correctly, it can cause autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto\u2019s and Graves\u2019.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3337124\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">acteria in the gut<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is essential for regulating the body\u2019s immune system. Research shows that<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.uclahealth.org\/2021\/03\/19\/want-to-boost-immunity-look-to-the-gut\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 70-80%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of our immune system resides in the gastrointestinal tract.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hormones that the thyroid produces and regulates are also linked to the strength of the immune system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immune cells throughout the gut interact with the diverse array of bacteria that live in the gastrointestinal tract.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The autoimmune disorder, Hashimoto\u2019s, is the most common form of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyroid.org\/hypothyroidism\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hypothyroidism<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Alternatively, the autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/hashimotos-thyroiditis-vs-graves-disease-a-comparison-of-the-two-main-autoimmune-thyroid-disorders\/#:~:text=What%20is%20Graves%E2%80%99%20disease%3F\">Graves\u2019 disease<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is essential to strengthen your immune system through a nutrient dense diet, regular exercise and rest, in order to support bodily functions &#8211; from energy production, hormone balance, mental health, and more specifically &#8211; to prevent leaky gut.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-690e3fd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"690e3fd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;3c5f995&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-be6ab39\" data-id=\"be6ab39\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-202b8a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"202b8a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is a leaky gut?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05e7603 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"05e7603\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The term \u201c<\/span><b>leaky gut<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d has received a lot of attention on social media. A leaky gut is also known as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/leaky-gut-what-is-it-and-what-does-it-mean-for-you-2017092212451\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">increased intestinal permeability<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your intestines have an extensive lining that controls what gets absorbed into the bloodstream for nutrients and energy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An unhealthy gut lining may have cracks or holes which allows toxins, bacteria and other things to penetrate into the body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having an unhealthy gut lining or leaky gut causes inflammation and changes to the normal bacteria in the gut which leads to problems throughout the digestive tract and beyond.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h6><b>Symptoms of a Leaky Gut may include:\u00a0<\/b><\/h6><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bloating<\/b><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Food sensitivities<\/b><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fatigue<\/b><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Existing digestive issues<\/b><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Skin problems<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research has shown that a leaky gut is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5440529\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">warning sign <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for an autoimmune disease. In individuals who have genetic predispositions, a leaky gut may trigger the initiation and promote an environment for autoimmune diseases like Hashimoto\u2019s.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, if individuals are able to reduce the risk of intestinal permeability, they might be able to prevent an autoimmune disease and also drastically improve their overall health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some contributing factors to leaky gut can be:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><strong><i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/effects-of-sugar-processed-foods-on-thyroid\/\">Excessive Sugar Intake<\/a>\u00a0<\/i><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An unhealthy diet full of sugar, specifically <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19679262\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fructose<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, can be harmful to your intestinal lining.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4266989\/\"><i>Excessive Alcohol Intake\u00a0<\/i><\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An excessive amount of alcohol can lead to increased intestinal permeability.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><strong><i>Nutrient Deficiencies\u00a0<\/i><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A diet lacking in nutrients such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20038852\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vitamin A,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> vitamin D, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4231515\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">zinc <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have shown to increase the chances of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4253991\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">intestinal permeability<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Similarly, a lack of these nutrients can greatly affect the thyroid function as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><strong><i>Chronic Stress<\/i><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22314561\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a contributing factor to gastrointestinal disorders including leaky gut.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><strong><i>Bacteria Imbalance\u00a0<\/i><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor gut health leads to an imbalance of the bacteria that resides throughout the gut. When the balance between both good and bad bacteria is disrupted it can affect the barrier of the intestinal wall.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f67a756 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f67a756\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;3c5f995&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1aebd0d\" data-id=\"1aebd0d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bec45ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bec45ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How do I prevent  a leaky gut? \n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6d54ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b6d54ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although a leaky gut is <\/span><b>not a medically diagnosed condition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there are steps you can take to improve your gut health which in turn boosts your immune system and overall health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main way to improve your gut health is to increase the amount of \u201cgood\u201d bacteria in the system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A few ways to support and improve gut health include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><strong><i>Limited refined and processed food intake <\/i>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harmful bacteria thrives on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19679262\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">excessive sugar <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and processed foods cause <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21738749\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inflammation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This inflammation in turn can lead to more thyroid-related symptoms and autoimmune <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thyforlife.com\/hashimotos-flare-up-symptoms-and-how-to-manage-one\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flare-ups.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><strong><i>Increase probiotics in the body<\/i><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Probiotics are \u201cgood\u201d bacteria that can improve your gut health. Taking <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19220890\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">probiotic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> supplements and eating more fermented foods can help your gastrointestinal tract. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17217568\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fermented foods<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25688926\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kimchi<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, kefir, sauerkraut, and kombucha are all full of probiotics to help boost gut health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><strong><i>Eat foods high in fiber\u00a0<\/i><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High fiber foods like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26757793\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fruits and vegetables<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> help feed the \u201cgood\u201d bacteria in your gut.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3cab586 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3cab586\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c7f9691\" data-id=\"c7f9691\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa41a61 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"aa41a61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3049ba2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3049ba2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-20f0371\" data-id=\"20f0371\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d97bed elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7d97bed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea256aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ea256aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hashimoto\u2019s is an autoimmune disorder in which the thyroid gland is chronically inflamed and causes the body to attack its own healthy thyroid cells.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The gut is another name for the body\u2019s gastrointestinal tract which includes the mouth, stomach, and intestines.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main connection between the thyroid and the gut is the immune system.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leaky gut, known as increased intestinal permeability, is a digestive disorder where toxins and bacteria \u201cleak\u201d through the unhealthy lining of the intestinal wall.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leaky gut may trigger the initiation and promote an environment for autoimmune diseases like Hashimoto\u2019s.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main way to prevent leaky gut and improve overall gut health is to increase the amount of \u201cgood\u201d bacteria in the gut.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking for a better way to manage your symptoms, weight changes, medications, and supplements, download the <a href=\"https:\/\/thyforlife.com\/download-app\/\">ThyForLife app<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ThyForLife will help you notice and better understand any changes that happen over time in your body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Medically reviewed by Natalie Bessom, D.O. Board-certified family medicine doctor with specialty training in nutrition, USA One common question asked by those with a thyroid condition like Hashimoto\u2019s thyroiditis is, \u201cIs there something wrong with my digestive or gut health as well?\u201d So, is there really a connection between your thyroid (a part of the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":8831,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8805","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-thyroid-symptoms"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Hashimoto&#039;s and Leaky Gut - What is the Connection? - ThyForLife<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover the connection between Hashimoto&#039;s and leaky gut. 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