The Thyroid and Adrenal Connection-
maybe you don't even have low thyroid!
The topic of the adrenal glands must be brought up when discussing the thyroid.
Adrenal gland imbalance is one of the major factors that cause thyroid hormone
imbalance. To understand how the adrenal glands affect the thyroid, you have to know
that the adrenals produce a hormone called cortisol from cholesterol. Cortisol is our
“stress hormone” which many may know better as our “flight or fight” hormone. To help us
in dangerous situation, cortisol slows down digestion, raises our blood pressure and
blood sugar, and suppresses our immune system. These actions conserve energy for
our arms and legs which must take place as a survival mechanism. The problem arises
when we have this mechanism happen to us over and over. This is what we call a
chronic stress response. This results in chronically elevates cortisol, which in turn begins
to tear down our body. This rings very true with our thyroid gland.
Healthy adrenal glands are essential for the conversion of thyroid hormone. When
thyroid hormone is released, we release it in a primarily inactive form called T4. Our
body must convert it into the active form called T3. Cortisol, produced from healthy
adrenal glands, is required for this important conversion. If your adrenal glands are
fatigued from chronic stress, they will not produce adequate cortisol. The activation of
thyroid hormone decreases resulting in symptoms of low thyroid. In this case cortisol is
not the enemy of the thyroid, but rather a vital friend. But just because a little cortisol is
good for the thyroid, it doesn't mean a lot of cortisol is better.
With elevated cortisol levels, you have elevated blood sugar. Chronically elevated blood
sugar decreases your insulin sensitivity in the liver, which is also vital for a healthy
activation of T4 to T3. High cortisol also directly reduces the amount of thyroid hormone
that your body thinks it needs. So if your thyroid gland is healthy and making the proper
amount of thyroid hormone, excess cortisol could cause your healthy thyroid to produce
too little hormone. Over time, chronic stress and excess cortisol production may lead to
many health problems.
If you have the following symptoms or conditions you need to get your adrenals checked
immediately:
Correcting the root of the problem (possibly adrenals) is the first step to a healthy thyroid
and a better state of well-being. Call us at Complete Health and Weight Loss to regain
your vitality today.
972-735-0707
If you have symptoms of adrenal fatigue or low thyroid but you don't live in the Dallas Fort
Worth area, we can still help you through phone consultations.
maybe you don't even have low thyroid!
The topic of the adrenal glands must be brought up when discussing the thyroid.
Adrenal gland imbalance is one of the major factors that cause thyroid hormone
imbalance. To understand how the adrenal glands affect the thyroid, you have to know
that the adrenals produce a hormone called cortisol from cholesterol. Cortisol is our
“stress hormone” which many may know better as our “flight or fight” hormone. To help us
in dangerous situation, cortisol slows down digestion, raises our blood pressure and
blood sugar, and suppresses our immune system. These actions conserve energy for
our arms and legs which must take place as a survival mechanism. The problem arises
when we have this mechanism happen to us over and over. This is what we call a
chronic stress response. This results in chronically elevates cortisol, which in turn begins
to tear down our body. This rings very true with our thyroid gland.
Healthy adrenal glands are essential for the conversion of thyroid hormone. When
thyroid hormone is released, we release it in a primarily inactive form called T4. Our
body must convert it into the active form called T3. Cortisol, produced from healthy
adrenal glands, is required for this important conversion. If your adrenal glands are
fatigued from chronic stress, they will not produce adequate cortisol. The activation of
thyroid hormone decreases resulting in symptoms of low thyroid. In this case cortisol is
not the enemy of the thyroid, but rather a vital friend. But just because a little cortisol is
good for the thyroid, it doesn't mean a lot of cortisol is better.
With elevated cortisol levels, you have elevated blood sugar. Chronically elevated blood
sugar decreases your insulin sensitivity in the liver, which is also vital for a healthy
activation of T4 to T3. High cortisol also directly reduces the amount of thyroid hormone
that your body thinks it needs. So if your thyroid gland is healthy and making the proper
amount of thyroid hormone, excess cortisol could cause your healthy thyroid to produce
too little hormone. Over time, chronic stress and excess cortisol production may lead to
many health problems.
If you have the following symptoms or conditions you need to get your adrenals checked
immediately:
- Fatigue
- Weight Gain
- Cold Hands/Feet
- Depression
- Poor digestion
- Bloating
- Restless Sleep
Correcting the root of the problem (possibly adrenals) is the first step to a healthy thyroid
and a better state of well-being. Call us at Complete Health and Weight Loss to regain
your vitality today.
972-735-0707
If you have symptoms of adrenal fatigue or low thyroid but you don't live in the Dallas Fort
Worth area, we can still help you through phone consultations.
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