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Why Balancing Blood Sugar is Vital for Hashimoto’s Health

The Thyroid Pharmacist

A review paper published in 2010 that discussed the relationship between thyroid dysfunction and metabolic disorders, highlighted the fact that patients with diabetes were up to three times more likely to develop a thyroid disorder. (7). Hypoglycemia is an early risk factor for developing diabetes. Type 2 Diabetes.

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The Connection Between UTIs and Hashimoto’s

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Additionally, high blood sugar can impair immune function, making it harder for the body to fight off infections. Takeaway Supporting a healthy gut microbiome may help reduce UTIs and also promote better thyroid function and immune balance in autoimmune conditions! doi:10.1155/2013/872632 [6] Sadahira T, Wada K, Araki M, et al.

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Top 9 Takeaways From 2232 People With Hashimoto’s

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Knowing there were others who also had thyroid conditions, and wanting to spread the message, I decided to summarize my research and improvements in my book, Hashimoto’s: The Root Cause, in 2013. Vitamin D supports the immune system by enhancing the pathogen-fighting effects of white blood cells, which are important parts of immune defense.

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How Myo-inositol Can Improve Hashimoto’s Symptoms

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Myo-inositol has been found to provide many valuable health effects, including anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-diabetic, and anticancer effects. (7). They also concluded that patients testing with positive thyroid antibodies should be followed closely for diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular events. (1)

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The 7 Most Common Nutrient Deficiencies in Hashimoto’s

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Magnesium is necessary for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body: it supports the immune system, maintains normal nerve and muscle function, regulates the heartbeat, strengthens bones, keeps blood glucose levels steady, and plays a role in the production of energy. (28). Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes. Vitamin B12.

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Hashimoto’s and Graves’ Remission after Helicobacter Pylori Eradication

The Thyroid Pharmacist

8) In very simple terms, this theory hypothesizes that our immune system begins to attack our own thyroid gland because we are infected with a pathogenic organism (like a bacterium, parasite , or virus ), that looks similar to components of the thyroid gland. A 2013 Chinese study found a rate of H. Bystander Effect.

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New Year, New Goals: 2024

The Thyroid Pharmacist

I can’t believe that it’s been over 10 years since I started the thyroidpharmacist.com blog in 2013, and now 2023 is almost over. Personal Note I started the thyroidpharmacist.com website after getting myself into remission from Hashimoto’s back in 2013. Wow… do the years just fly by! Does Adrenal Fatigue Exist?