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Thyroid Mystery Solved: Hashimoto's and Hypothyroidism Revealed

167 Did Hashimoto’s Cause Your Gut Issues or The Other Way Around? (How to Improve Both with Josh Dech)

May 9, 2024
Josh Dech, a gut health specialist, discusses the connection between Hashimoto's and gut issues. Topics include gut-thyroid relationship, stool testing, balancing gut health with herbs/probiotics, and personalized support for improved health outcomes.
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Quick takeaways

  • Detecting and addressing pathogens in the gut can alleviate symptoms of gut-related conditions and thyroid disorders.
  • Comprehensive testing methods like GI-MAP can reveal crucial information about gut health and guide interventions for rebalancing gut microbiota.

Deep dives

The Gut-Autoimmune Connection and Impact on Health

The gut plays a vital role in autoimmune conditions, with issues in the gut often leading to autoimmune diseases like Hashimoto's. Problems in gut function such as poor nutrient absorption, inflammation, and shifts in gut bacteria can have significant impacts on overall health. The gut's influence extends to immune system regulation, affecting immune cell production and function, which can further contribute to autoimmune responses.

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