How Stress Affects the Thyroid Stress can sometimes be unavoidable, which is why our bodies are equipped to handle temporary and moderate amounts of stress. However, problems can arise when stress becomes a chronic issue. Under stress our bodies produce the glucocorticoid cortisol. Cortisol has many functions in the body, one being suppression of the hypothalamicpituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, where many of our hormones, thyroid included, are regulated.14 Cortisol is also a known immunosuppressive that could have triggering effects for autoimmune conditions.15,16 More and more studies are pointing to the correlation between stress and thyroid ailments, particularly of autoimmune origin.8,14,17 Therefore, modulating our stress levels can be an important piece in maintaining both our general health and our thyroid health.
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