How Leaky Gut Triggers Autoimmunity: The Link Between Gut Health, Hormones & Chronic Inflammation | Ep 349

Leaky gut is more than just a buzzword—it’s a key player in autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto’s, PCOS, and even menopause-related health issues. Your gut barrier isn’t just about digestion; it directly impacts your immune system, hormone balance, and inflammation levels. When this barrier becomes compromised, it can trigger widespread symptoms, from brain fog and joint pain to thyroid dysfunction and insulin resistance. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the gut-hormone connection, exploring how intestinal permeability contributes to autoimmunity and why healing the gut is just one piece of the puzzle. We’ll break down the science behind leaky gut, discuss its impact on thyroid and hormone health, and share strategies for restoring gut integrity using functional medicine. If you’re a practitioner or someone struggling with chronic symptoms, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss! In This Episode: (01:26) GI Tract: The Body's Barrier (06:02) Inflammation: The Good and the Bad (08:11) Understanding Leaky Gut Symptoms (12:25) Autoimmunity and Holistic Healing Insights (15:39) Hidden Autoimmune Cause of Hypothyroidism (20:34) Gut Bacteria, Dysbiosis, and Health Impact (25:14) Gut Health's Role in PCOS (26:30) Menopause: Gut Permeability and Bone Health (30:31) Aging and Senescent Cells Explained (35:52) "Diet's Role in Gut Health" (40:10) "Optimal Gut Healing Supplements" FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/349-how-leaky-gut-triggers-autoimmunity?rq=349 Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram