Thyroglobulin is a protein involved in the production of thyroid hormones in the thyroid gland. Antibodies against this enzyme indicate that the body is mounting an immune response to its own tissue, suggestive of an autoimmune thyroid condition. Autoimmune conditions have been consistently linked to estrogen, stress, and inflammation stemming from the gut. Autoimmunity can also arise from a lack of vitamin A, C, and D, as well as zinc, as these nutrients act synergistically to shift the balance of immune cells towards regulation and away from inflammation.
The thyroid hormones govern metabolism, or the body’s energy production. Poor thyroid function be caused by and can contribute to stress. Stress inhibits thyroid hormone production and utilization, and the stress systems tend to take over to compensate for low thyroid function. Thyroid function is vital for maintaining gut health, too. Thyroid hormones govern the growth and proliferation of the cells in the gut, and promote gut motility, support the immune system, and enhance digestive enzyme and stomach acid secretion. Low thyroid function is common in aging and several chronic and age related diseases, as energy metabolism is what fundamentally maintains the structure and function of every cell, tissue and organ system in the body.
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