Tag: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis

Association of Depression and Anxiety Disorders With Autoimmune Thyroiditis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

This 2018 systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the link between autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT) and mood disorders, specifically depression and anxiety. The analysis included 19 studies comprising over 36,000 individuals. Results showed that patients with AIT, including Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, had a 3.56-fold increased odds of depression and a 2.32-fold increased odds

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The Importance of Nutritional Factors and Dietary Management of Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

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,

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Thyroid-Gut-Axis: How Does the Microbiota Influence Thyroid Function?

The article “Thyroid-Gut-Axis: How Does the Microbiota Influence Thyroid Function?” explores the relationship between gut microbiota and thyroid health, emphasizing how a balanced gut microbiome supports both immune function and thyroid regulation. Autoimmune thyroid diseases (AITDs) like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and Graves’ disease frequently coexist with gastrointestinal disorders such as celiac

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Efficacy of the Autoimmune Protocol Diet as Part of a Multi-disciplinary, Supported Lifestyle Intervention for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

The study “Efficacy of the Autoimmune Protocol Diet as Part of a Multi-disciplinary, Supported Lifestyle Intervention for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis” examined the effects of a 10-week online diet and lifestyle program on 16 middle-aged women with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Participants experienced significant improvements in health-related quality of life (HRQL) across all SF-36

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