What Triggers a Hashimoto's Flare Up? Most Common Causes Explained

These are the most common causes of a Hashimoto's flare up. What is a Hashimoto's flare up? Flare ups are defined as an abrupt worsening in your thyroid or Hashimoto's symptoms. These flare ups are triggered by certain factors which can be managed. If you can find the source of your flare up then you can identify and target your treatment. When we talk about flare ups and Hashimoto's we are mostly focusing on the impact that these triggers have on your immune system. Hashimoto's is both a thyroid condition as well as an immune condition and an imbalance in immune function is what usually leads to a flare up. Having said that it's also important to understand that flare ups often can and do impact thyroid function. When your thyroid gland is inflamed from your immune system it will almost always have some impact on how well your thyroid gland can produce thyroid hormone. If your thyroid gland doesn't product enough thyroid hormone during your flare then you may experience hypothyroid symptoms. If your thyroid produces too much hormone during your flare then you may experience hyperthyroid symptoms. While pretty much any condition that impacts your immune system can trigger a Hashimoto's flare up, these are the most common triggers based on my own experience: #1. diet Especially gluten, dairy, and soy. #2. Stress (emotional or physical) #3. Viral infections Especially EBV and CMV. #4. Nutrient deficiencies Especially iodine, zinc, selenium, magnesium, and vitamin d deficiencies. #5. Bacterial infections Especially H. pylori which is a known pathogen that leads to stomach ulcers. #6. Lack of sleep + lack of exercise #7. Parasites #8. Exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals #9. Increased intestinal permeability (leaky gut) Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ Recommended thyroid supplements t