Stable blood sugar equals good mood with Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism

stable blood sugar for stable mood

You’ve probably heard that depression and other mental health issues are based on a lack of brain chemicals such as serotonin and GABA. Conventional treatment is to give medications that trick the brain into thinking it has enough chemicals. But new research shows in many cases mental health issues are related to chronic inflammation and unstable blood sugar is often at the root of inflammation.

Because inflammation is such a key player in Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism, it’s important to understand ways to manage it — not only for your autoimmune thyroid condition but also for your mood.

How does inflammation cause mood issues when you have Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism?

When the body is chronically inflamed, it sends chemical messengers to the brain, where they activate the brain’s immune cells, called glial cells. Chronic inflammation permanently activates destruction by the glial cells:

  • Reduced production of brain chemicals such as serotonin, dopamine, and GABA.
  • Brain cells can’t produce vital energy to thrive.

The result? Depression, anxiety, and even Alzheimer’s.

Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism can cause inflammation in the brain, wrecking mood. This is but one reason it’s important to keep blood sugar and inflammation in check when you have Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism.

How does blood sugar factor in with Hashimoto’s?


Not only does this destabilize mood and mental health, it also flares up Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism.

How can I keep my blood sugar balanced when I have Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism?

By keeping blood sugar balanced, we can help reduce the inflammatory cascade that creates brain inflammation and exacerbates Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism.

Below are dietary and lifestyle habits that help keep blood sugar stable. By practicing them, you may notice positive shifts in your mood, energy level, mental focus, and Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism symptoms:


In addition to the factors above, certain botanicals are highly effective in helping manage blood sugar and reduce brain inflammation. If you have questions about mood, blood sugar stability, and Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism, please contact my office.


June 11, 2016
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