The Gut-Thyroid Connection: What You Need to Know

Did you know that your gut health could be the hidden key to better thyroid function?

At Beautiful & Well, we see it all the time: fatigue, stubborn weight gain, brain fog, anxiety—symptoms that seem thyroid-related but actually start in the gut. In fact, over 20% of your thyroid hormone conversion happens in your gut, and imbalances in your microbiome can directly interfere with thyroid function. 

👉 When the gut is inflamed, leaky, or imbalanced, your thyroid suffers.👉 When your thyroid is sluggish, your digestion slows down too. It's a two-way street.

Here’s what you might experience if your gut and thyroid are out of sync:

• Persistent bloating or IBS symptoms

• Cold hands and feet

• Hair thinning

• Mood swings or anxiety

• Difficulty losing weight—even with diet and exercise

But here’s the good news: Healing your gut can often be the breakthrough your thyroid needs.

At Beautiful & Well, we specialize in getting to the root cause. Our integrative approach combines functional lab testing, nutrition, and natural therapies to rebalance your gut, support your thyroid, and restore your energy from the inside out.

Wishing you good health,

Lynn Fredes, FNP 

Rooted in science. Guided by compassion.