6 Ways You Are Destroying Your Thyroid (And How to Fix It) - YouAreSavvy

6 Ways You Are Destroying Your Thyroid (And How to Fix It)

Tired despite sleeping 8 hours? Gaining weight on a diet? Dr. Carlos Jaramillo reveals why your thyroid might be struggling—even if your blood tests say you are "normal."

Illustration of a butterfly-shaped thyroid gland glowing with energy, symbolizing metabolic health.

You eat well. You exercise. You sleep. Yet, you feel exhausted, your hair is thinning, and the scale won't budge. You go to the doctor, they run a standard TSH test, and tell you: "Everything is fine. You're just getting older/stressed."

This is the frustrating reality for millions of people living with a silent thyroid dysfunction.

Your thyroid is the master thermostat of your body. It controls how fast your metabolism runs, your temperature, your digestion, and your mood. When it’s off, everything is off. Dr. Carlos Jaramillo explains that we often sabotage this delicate gland without knowing it. In this guide, we’ll uncover the 6 most common thyroid destroyers and the savvy roadmap to wake up your metabolism.

Destroyer #1: Starving the Engine (Nutrient Deficiencies)

Your thyroid hormone (T4) isn't made of thin air. It is literally built from Tyrosine (an amino acid found in protein) and Iodine.

If you are eating a low-protein diet or relying on processed foods, you aren't giving your body the raw materials to build the hormone. Furthermore, to convert the inactive hormone (T4) into the active energy-burning hormone (T3), you need crucial co-factors: Selenium, Zinc, and Magnesium.

The Savvy Fix:

Eat real food! Prioritize high-quality proteins (meat, fish, eggs) and supplement smartly. Our Veggie & Bone Broth Proteins are excellent sources of the amino acids your thyroid needs to build hormones.

Destroyer #2 & #3: Stress and The Gut

The Cortisol Blockade

Chronic stress floods your body with cortisol. High cortisol literally blocks the conversion of T4 to T3. Your body thinks it's in danger, so it slows down your metabolism to "survive." This is why stress makes you gain weight.

The Gut Connection

Did you know 20% of your thyroid hormone is activated in your gut? If you have bloating, constipation, or inflammation (dysbiosis), you are losing 20% of your metabolic power.

Diagram showing how stress hormones block thyroid function.

Destroyer #4, #5 & #6: The Lifestyle Factors

4. Environmental Toxins: BPA in plastics, heavy metals, and pesticides act as "endocrine disruptors," confusing your thyroid receptors. Tip: Switch to glass containers and filtered water.
5. Chronic Cardio: Over-exercising without recovery spikes cortisol, which suppresses the thyroid. Swap the endless treadmill sessions for strength training and rest.
6. Low-Calorie Diets: Starving yourself signals "famine" to your brain. Your thyroid responds by slowing everything down to save energy. To heal, you must eat enough.

Wake Up Your Metabolism

Healing your thyroid isn't about a magic pill; it's about giving your body safety and resources. Start with the basics: high-quality protein to build hormones and magnesium to lower the stress that blocks them.