Ep. 176: Thyroid Health and Leaky Gut: A Deep Dive

If you're managing hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s disease, you’ve probably heard about the gut-thyroid connection—but how deep does it really go? In this deep dive episode, we’re diving headfirst into the gut-thyroid axis and uncovering why your digestive health plays a massive role in your thyroid function.

Spoiler alert: It’s not just about digestion!

Your gut microbiome influences everything from nutrient absorption (think iodine, selenium, and zinc—key players in thyroid hormone production) to inflammation and autoimmunity. An imbalance in your gut, known as dysbiosis -- or "leaky gut" -- can trigger immune responses that disrupt your thyroid hormone levels. And if you’ve ever wondered about leaky gut, probiotics, or whether fermented foods like kimchi and sauerkraut actually help, we’re covering all of it.

In this episode, we’ll break down:

✅ How your gut and thyroid work together (and sometimes against each other!)

✅ The best gut-friendly foods and probiotics for thyroid health

✅ How common meds like antibiotics may be sabotaging your gut (and what to do about it)

✅ Testing options to decode your gut microbiome and restore balance

By the end, you’ll have actionable strategies to support both your gut and thyroid—because when these two systems are in harmony, you feel energized, balanced, and thriving.

Learn more with these in-depth resources from Paloma Health:

Can Antibiotics Affect Your Thyroid Health - https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/antibiotics-and-thyroid-health

Gut Microbiota, Hashimoto’s, and Hypothyroidism - https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/gut-microbiota-hashimotos-hypothyroidism

How To Starve Bad Gut Bacteria For Better Thyroid Health - https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/how-to-starve-bad-gut-bacteria-for-better-thyroid-health

Leaky Gut and Hypothyroidism - https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/leaky-gut-and-hypothyroidism

Paloma Health Speaker Series: Gut Health - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lm1P-rXAz9U

Paloma Health Speaker Series: How & Why To Keep Your Gut Microbiome Healthy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktqKWo8_QyI

Saccharomyces Boulardii and Hashimoto's Disease - https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/saccharomyces-boulardii-hashimotos-disease

The Gastrointestinal Effects of Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and Hypothyroidism - https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/gastrointestinal-effects-of-hashimotos-and-hypothyroidism

What Is The Gut Microbiome? - https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/what-is-the-gut-microbiome

What Is The Thyroid-Gut Axis? - https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/what-is-the-thyroid-gut-axis

Why Are Fermented Foods Good for Hypothyroidism? - https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/fermented-foods-hypothyroidism

About Paloma Health:

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