--- title: The Thyroid-Gut Connection; Poor Thyroid Hormone Conversion description: Proper thyroid function is dependent on good gut health. If you have stubborn thyroid symptoms, read this informative article. image: https://www.helpmychronicpain.com/hs-fs/file-15209030-png/images/thyroid-fxn-pic-resized-600.png --- [![Dr Karl Johnson Logo Header](https://www.helpmychronicpain.com/hs-fs/file-1517915219-png/images/logo.png "Dr Karl Johnson Logo Header")](https://www.helpmychronicpain.com) [![contact-img](https://www.helpmychronicpain.com/hs-fs/file-1517915214-png/images/contact-img.png)](http://helpmychronicpain.com/) ## Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson's Chronic Condition Natural Treatment Blog *Intentional musings of a unique Shelby Township Michigan Chiropractic Physician dedicated to helping people find solutions to improving their health by rooting out causes to chronic conditions such as fibromyalgia, stubborn thyroid disorder symptoms, balance disorders, chronic knee & shoulder pain, migraines, sciatica, ADD/ADHD/ASD, back pain, peripheral neuropathy, gluten sensitivity and autoimmune disorders so they can Reclaim Their Life!* # From the Desk of Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC..... ## [The Thyroid-Gut Connection; Poor Thyroid Hormone Conversion](https://www.helpmychronicpain.com/blog/bid/113645/The-Thyroid-Gut-Connection-Poor-Thyroid-Hormone-Conversion) Posted by [Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC](https://www.helpmychronicpain.com/blog/author/dr-karl-ros-johnson-dc) on Thu, Feb 28, 2013 Find me on: [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/ShelbyChronicConditionDoctor) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/pub/dr-karl-r-o-s-johnson-dc/26/676/422) [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/WellnessChiroMI) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## Most of the patients I consult with have a few things in common: 1. They were diagnosed with hypothyroidism at some point in their lives. 2. They take some form of thyroid hormone replacement. 3. They continue to experience some degree of thyroid symptoms despite conventional treatment. Perhaps you feel the same. Focus in on that third factor. It's important because the patients that respond well to thyroid hormone replacement don’t continue to search for answers. Why would you pursue further treatment if simply taking a pill seems to take care of the problem? Actually there is the rare patient that understands that getting to root causes and taking a functional approach is important and those patients are a pleasure to work with. So if you fall into that category don’t check out yet. ## What Is The Missing Link In Helping Patients Who Have Hypothyroid Symptoms? When I consult with a patient with ongoing thyroid symptoms I see a world of possibilities. There are so many things that can go wrong that could be creating the problem. I know I must start searching and begin putting the pieces together if I am going to help that person. ![Steps For Proper Thyroid Function](https://www.helpmychronicpain.com/hs-fs/file-15209030-png/images/thyroid-fxn-pic-resized-600.png) ## Sadly I think conventional medicine views most thyroid patients the same way. They see a patient with thyroid symptoms and prescribe thyroid hormones. Problem solved! (except the patient still doesn’t feel good, and they still have no real understanding of what went wrong in the patient) Taking some form of thyroid replacement is just the first step. But did they consider other possible mechanisms that could be contributing to your problem? Probably not. Since no one has taken the reigns and helped you understand all of this I will teach you about some  of these mechanisms so you can take some action on them or find somebody who will help you. ## Did your doctor consider that stomach and GI abnormalities can affect your thyroid in many ways? It is uncommon for me to encounter a hypothyroid patient that doesn’t also have to stomach problems. Gut infections and a condition called dysbiosis, where there is an abnormal balance of normal flora in your gut, have the potential to release lipopolysaccharides (LPS). These gut microorganisms can affect thyroid function at all levels including: 1. **Thyroid receptor site resistance** – where your hormone can’t actually bind to your receptors. This creates a classic presentation of ongoing thyroid symptoms despite being able to see normal amounts of hormone in the blood stream. 2. **Decreased T3 production** 3. **Increased reverse T3** 4. **Decreased TSH secretion from your pituitary** All of that from your stomach. Thought you just had a thyroid problem didn’t you? ## If you ever experience bloating, gas (this represents gut inflammation), constipation, or diarrhea and you also have thyroid symptoms then you have to consider the impact that gut microorganisms are affecting your thyroid. Dealing with the gut issue is a necessity if you want to feel good again. 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Am J Physiology. 1999; 276:357-62. 3. Van der Poll T, Van Zee KJ, Endert E, et al. Interleukin-1 receptor blockade does not affect endotoxin-induced changes in plasma thyroid hormone and thyrotropin concentrations in man. J Clinical Endocrinology Metabolism. 1995; 80(4):1341-1346. 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