My Thyroid Health: Thyroid, Midlife Hormones + Weight Loss28 Nov 2025

Ep. 245: Viral Triggers: When Infections Spark Hashimoto’s

Could a past virus be the missing link behind your Hashimoto’s?

In this episode of Paloma’s My Thyroid Health podcast, we unravel the hidden connection between viral infections and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis — and what that means for your health.

Join Paloma Health as we explore:

How your immune system’s fight against a virus can backfire, triggering an autoimmune attack on your thyroid through a phenomenon called molecular mimicry.
The surprising way certain viruses—like EBV, CMV, enteroviruses, and even COVID-19—may directly infect thyroid cells, fueling chronic inflammation and autoimmune flares.
Why some viral infections lie dormant only to reawaken later, reactivating your immune system and worsening thyroid autoimmunity.
Real-world strategies for supporting your thyroid when viral triggers are involved: immune resilience, monitoring, and balancing inflammation.
If you’ve ever wondered why your Hashimoto’s symptoms flare, or felt like your thyroid health has chronically “off” sessions — this episode shines a light on a lesser-known piece of the puzzle.

🎧Tune in to connect the dots and empower yourself with actionable insights!

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You can learn more about the topic at the Paloma blog:

Viral Infections and Hashimoto’s: The Hidden Connection

https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/viral-infections-hashimotos-hidden-connection

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