This 2019 review in BMC Medicine provides an extensive overview of celiac disease (CD), an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten ingestion in genetically predisposed individuals. It discusses the pathogenesis involving HLA-DQ2/DQ8 alleles and the immune response to deamidated gluten peptides presented by antigen-presenting cells. The article highlights the heterogeneity of
This 2020 review explores the influence of nutrition on the development and management of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT), an autoimmune thyroid disease. It underscores the interplay between genetic susceptibility and environmental triggers, particularly dietary factors. The article details how deficiencies in selenium, iodine, iron, zinc, magnesium, copper, and vitamins A, B,
The study examines the role of nutrition in thyroid disease management, focusing on the impact of essential micronutrients such as iodine, selenium, iron, zinc, and vitamins B12, D3, and A on thyroid function. It highlights the benefits of the Mediterranean diet in improving immune, endocrine, and biomolecular responses in thyroiditis
The article “Thyroid, Diet, and Alternative Approaches” explores the impact of various dietary supplements, complementary medicines, and dietary modifications on thyroid disorder management. It highlights that iodine supplementation via universal salt iodization has effectively prevented severe thyroid diseases, but excessive iodine intake can contribute to thyroid dysfunction. Selenium and zinc
