My Thyroid Health

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


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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:

⁠⁠Paloma Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠is an online medical practice focused exclusively on treating hypothyroidism. From online visits with your provider to easy prescription management and lab orders, we create personalized treatment plans for you. 

Become a member⁠, or try our at-home test kit and experience a whole new level of hypothyroid care. Use code PODCAST to save $30 at checkout.

Disclaimer: The $30 discount is only valid for first-time Paloma Health members and test kit users. Coupon must be entered at the time of checkout. 


Become a Paloma Member:

https://www.palomahealth.com/pricing-hypothyroidism 


Paloma Complete Thyroid Blood Test Kit:

https://www.palomahealth.com/home-thyroid-blood-test-kit 

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