In this article, we’ll discuss adrenal and thyroid health and how chronic stress connects the two.
Key Takeaways
- The adrenals and thyroid gland are connected, but research indicates they don’t necessarily have a direct causal relationship where the function of one impacts the other.
- It may be more accurate to say that the adrenals and thyroid are both significantly impacted by chronic stress, which affects the release of adrenal and thyroid hormones.
- When we’re thinking about adrenal and thyroid health specifically, stress management is key. This may involve taking extra care with your gut health, making sure to get enough calories and nutrients every day, and managing external stressors like work, finances, and even unresolved emotional trauma.
Dr. Michael Ruscio
MD
Michael Ruscio is a doctor, clinical researcher and author working fervently to reform and improve the field of functional and integrative medicine. He is doing so in collaboration with his clinical and research team, both via clinical experimentation and published research. His primary focus areas are digestive health, and the impact of digestive health on other facets of health including energy, sleep, mood, thyroid function and optimization.
His work has been published in peer-reviewed medical journals and he speaks at integrative medical conferences across the globe. Dr. Ruscio also runs an influential website and podcast at DrRuscio.com, and is actively seeing patients in his clinic.
