Hormones, Metabolism & You!

Episode 27: The Thyroid Gut Connection with Functional Nutritionist Divya Gupta

Oct 6, 2024

45:41

About My Guest:

Divya Gupta is a functional nutritionist who empowers busy individuals to surpass their parents' health legacies. Drawing from her corporate background and personal triumphs over gallbladder removal and Hashimoto's, Divya creates personalized wellness plans that fit modern, fast-paced lives.

She bridges cutting-edge functional approaches with practical solutions. Divya's mission is for her clients to regain vitality and live life on their own terms.

Based in San Jose, California, Divya balances her thriving practice with hiking, cooking, yoga, and adventures with her husband and 8-year-old son. Her journey embodies the transformative power of functional nutrition, inspiring clients to unlock their full health potential.

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Summary:

In this episode of Back to the Basics, Dr. Cassie Smith sits down with functional nutritionist Divya Gupta to explore the intricate connection between gut health and thyroid function, particularly focusing on Hashimoto’s disease. Divya shares her personal health journey, including how her gallbladder removal and Hashimoto’s diagnosis led her to seek solutions outside conventional medicine. This pursuit of better health guided her toward functional nutrition, testing, and personalized care.

They delve into how poor gut health, including leaky gut, bacterial imbalances, and low digestive enzyme production, can negatively affect thyroid hormone conversion. The conversation emphasizes the need for tailored diets and functional testing, such as the GI map and food sensitivity tests, to heal the gut and improve thyroid conditions. Divya offers actionable advice on optimizing diet by eliminating common inflammatory foods like gluten and dairy and highlights the importance of proper bile function, especially for those who have had their gallbladder removed.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction to "Back to the Basics"

00:35 - Special Guest: Divya Gupta

02:37 - Divya Gupta’s Personal Health Journey

05:11 - The Role of Functional Testing in Healing

07:00 - Gut Health and Autoimmune Thyroid Conditions

08:45 - The GI Map: Key Tool for Diagnosing Gut Issues

11:24 - The Importance of Diet in Managing Thyroid Disease

13:32 - Why Gut Health Is Essential for Thyroid Function

16:48 - Gallbladder Health and Its Impact on Digestion

19:36 - Personalized Nutrition and Functional Testing

24:41 - What Diet Is Best for Thyroid Patients?