Suffering from a sluggish thyroid or Hashimoto’s? This is an association your metabolism can’t afford to ignore…
Would you believe that research from Harvard Medical School has FINALLY revealed a sneaky missing gallbladder “Glitch” disrupting the thyroid of millions of Americans! I first suspected a gallbladder (or bile) connection to low thyroid function when a functional doc friend said he has noticed when patients lose their gallbladder, they start gaining weight and show signs of hypothyroidism.
Several years ago, while I was conducting research for my book Radical Metabolism, I came across a buried Harvard Study from a team lead by Dr. Antonio Bianco. The researchers found that bile release triggers the release of an enzyme that converts T4 (the body’s less active thyroid hormone) into active T3. Wow! What a groundbreaking connection. Without time-released bile production, the thyroid’s hormone activation comes to a screeching halt.
I came across even more fascinating research out of Finland. A study at Tampere University Hospital found that hypothyroidism is seven times more likely in people with reduced bile flow. Another study at Tufts produced similar findings, showing greater rates of hypothyroidism among those with bile duct stones.
Without Good Bile, Your Thyroid May Crash
If you know your thyroid isn’t functioning at its peak, here are some of the signs that bile deficiency may very well be part of the problem (whether you have a gallbladder or not):
- Gallstones
- Gallbladder pain
- Constipation
- Weight gain/Inability to lose weight
- Nausea
- Bitter taste in mouth
- Fatigue
- Sciatica-like pain
- Tinnitus
- Light colored stool
- Insomnia
- Sluggish digestion
- Headaches
In the case of an underperforming thyroid or Hashimoto’s and no gallbladder (or bile deficiency), do this.
Bile Builder contains every one of the “superstar six” for building bile: Ox bile, choline, stone root, beet root, taurine and pancreatic lipase. Together this combination of nutrients provides all of the critical functions missing in the absence of a gallbladder – adequate bile production, thin free-flowing bile, gallstone prevention and improved fat digestion.
Thyro-Key is a non-herbal combination of bovine glandulars designed to give the thyroid the building blocks for optimum function and rejuvenation. It’s hormone-free, and a great option to use along with medication for an extra boost, or on its own. Glandulars are sourced from Argentina and New Zealand.
Our gallbladder, bile, and thyroid each play integral (and interconnected) roles in our body’s digestive, detoxification, and metabolic processes. By making this critical connection and taking proactive steps to support bile production and thyroid function, you can optimize digestion, manage weight effectively, increase energy and safeguard your overall health for years to come!
To read more about the fascinating bile-thyroid and get dietary recommendations, pick up a copy of my book, Radical Metabolism.