I had no idea my thyroid was not functioning to its full potential. But as you can see my TPOab (thyroid antibody) was 506! This was June of 2022.

My primary care provider has checked my TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) every year and it has been normal or borderline. With a TSH of 5.0 most primary care providers would say it is “subclinical hypothyroidism.” I have issues with fatigue, but who doesn’t! I also have occasional bloating and constipation. I had always just attributed this to diet. But these results explained so much! So, what did I do?

Let me explain TPOab. This is an antibody or autoimmune issue. My body was attacking my thyroid. This value is rarely checked in traditional medicine.

Now again, what did I do about my newly diagnosed autoimmune thyroid dysfunction. I cut out Gluten (well kind of)! Gluten has been linked with autoimmune disorders in multiple research studies.

I have to admit that I struggled with eating a gluten free diet. I enjoy beer and I could not find a gluten free beer that I liked. But it did help me reduce my drinking nights even more! I will admit that I was probably eating 80% gluten free.

I also supported my thyroid.

The thyroid needs vitamins and minerals to function to its full potential. Most of us are not getting this in our diet or supplements.

So how did it all work out?

At my annual wellness visit this month, I specifically asked to have my TPOab checked. It has improved! I can’t believe how much thyroid support supplementation and eating less gluten can improve my thyroid function!

So now I am going 90 days 100% Gluten Free! This blog will keep me accountable. Today is day 5! Going strong.

There are many products that are gluten free with no difference in taste. I always try to eat low carb anyway, so this won’t be a big deal.

I will continue my search of a decent GF beer! In the meantime, I will drink less!

Wish me luck!