{"id":9408,"date":"2026-01-06T22:44:19","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T04:44:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tcmetabolism.com\/?p=9408"},"modified":"2026-01-16T02:10:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T08:10:59","slug":"a-gut-reaction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/serprofas.com\/tc2march5\/a-gut-reaction\/","title":{"rendered":"Metabolism and Hormone Problems \u2013 A Gut Reaction"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\u201d\u201d]Your weight-loss\u00a0battle, fight against fatigue, and struggle with food sensitivity could have everything to do with your intestinal health. But without the proper testing, you may never know\u2014and never\u00a0find your way to well-being.\u00a0Great news. It\u2019s absolutely possible to alter your intestinal health, but if you don\u2019t give your gut the attention it deserves, metabolism and hormone problems can quickly take center stage.<\/p>\n

Bad Bacteria is Bad News for Metabolic Rate<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Many people who are overweight are also insulin resistant, which means their cells have trouble absorbing glucose, causing a buildup of sugar in the blood. This not only packs on the pounds, but it can also lower metabolic rates and lead to type 2 diabetes.\u00a0But what might be causing\u00a0insulin resistance?<\/p>\n

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Lab studies show link between bacteria and gut health (Photo Source: pixabay.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Science has answers.\u00a0<\/strong>Recent\u00a0<\/strong>research<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span>\u00a0points to an overgrowth of bacteria in the intestinal tract as one cause. Using artificial sweeteners, scientists induced insulin resistance in rats\u2014then\u00a0promptly reversed\u00a0that resistance\u00a0with antibiotics that attacked the overgrowth of intestinal bacteria. Another\u00a0study<\/span> <\/strong><\/a>of mice found that unhealthy changes in gut bacteria can\u00a0lower resting metabolic rate\u2014and\u00a0lead to obesity.\u00a0The end result? Bacteria affects metabolism. While we\u2019re not\u00a0rodents, we share similar biological characteristics, and these findings highlight the critical role bacteria plays in how humans process energy.<\/p>\n

High Cortisol\u00a0Lowers\u00a0Energy<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Intestinal problems like\u00a0food allergies<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>leaky gut syndrome<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\u00a0increase inflammation, which kicks up your cortisol levels. Although this stress hormone is only trying to help by\u00a0calming inflammation, the elevated cortisol levels lead to weight gain, energy problems, and metabolism issues.<\/p>\n

The Bacteria\u2013Thyroid\u2013Hormone Connection<\/strong><\/h4>\n

As mentioned in our last blog\u00a0post<\/span><\/strong><\/a>, the gut\u2019s good bacteria\u00a0encourages\u00a0the conversion of\u00a0T4 to T3, ensuring healthy thyroid function\u00a0and efficient\u00a0metabolism.\u00a0Altered bacteria in the\u00a0intestinal\u00a0tract impairs that conversion, which can elevate estrogen levels, slow down your thyroid function, and boost weight gain.<\/p>\n

Behavioral Effects of Intestinal Issues\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Intestinal issues can decrease serotonin and increase cravings (Photo Source: freestocks.org via Pexels)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Did you know 95 percent of serotonin, the chemical responsible for maintaining mood balance, comes from the gastrointestinal tract? Emerging\u00a0research<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0shows that an intestinal problem can affect serotonin levels, which can wreak havoc on your mind and body.\u00a0As your serotonin levels decrease, your cravings for\u00a0sugar go up. To cope, you eat more food, gain more weight, and\u00a0feel worse.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also believed that having a digestive enzyme problem can drive you to overeat. Because you don\u2019t absorb the much-needed nutrients from food, you eat more to try to compensate, and end up developing what\u2019s known as\u00a0\u201coverconsumptive malnutrition.\u201d Let us help.<\/p>\n

Nearly\u00a070 million<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>people in the U.S. are affected by digestive issues, yet many simply treat the symptoms. The damaging effects of an unchecked and untreated intestinal disorder are real\u2014with real and lasting effects on your hormones, metabolism, and overall health. It\u2019s time to go with your gut, and uncover and eliminate the source of your problems\u2014for good![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Your weight-loss\u00a0battle, fight against fatigue, and struggle with food sensitivity could have everything to do with your intestinal health. 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