HYPOTHYROIDISM can change your blood pressure in surprising ways, causing both high and low readings that affect your heart health.
Learn how managing thyroid health naturally at Advanced Integrated Health can stabilize your blood pressure and improve wellness.
Both high and low blood pressure are linked to hypothyroidism. Proper thyroid care helps balance blood pressure and supports your whole body.
Hypothyroidism and High Blood Pressure
Hypothyroidism can increase blood pressure by raising vascular resistance and activating hormone systems, which stresses your heart and vessels.
Additional Heart Effects
Low thyroid hormone may also raise LDL cholesterol, increasing heart disease risk.
Hypothyroidism and Low Blood Pressure
It can lower blood pressure by reducing heart output and blood volume.
Recognizing Symptoms
High blood pressure symptoms include dizziness, headaches, and chest pain. Low blood pressure symptoms include fainting, weakness, and cold hands or feet.
Functional Medicine Support
Functional medicine treats root causes like nutrient gaps, inflammation, and hormone balance to support thyroid and blood pressure health. For more on our unique approach, see our Why We Are Different page.
Learn about effective treatment plans for hypothyroidism that support thyroid and blood pressure health at Advanced Integrated Health. To dive deeper into how hormones affect hypothyroidism, visit our hormones role in hypothyroidism guide. Learn more about adrenal and thyroid health connections in our adrenal-thyroid function guide. For natural goiter shrinking tips aligned with hypothyroidism care, see our goiter shrinking guide. For advice on when to see a hormone expert, check our endocrinologist consultation guide.
Dr. Bob was born and raised in Florham Park, New Jersey.
He loved the philosophy of vitalism, which teaches about the incredible, innate intelligence of our bodies and its power to self-heal when given the opportunity.