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Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis (HT) is an autoimmune disease that progressively damages the thyroid, often causing hypothyroidism and affecting women disproportionately. Research links HT to gut dysbiosis via the gut–thyroid axis and highlights heavy metals like nickel, arsenic, and lead as contributors to oxidative stress and thyroid dysfunction.
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
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Karen Pendergrass
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Read MoreKaren Pendergrass is a microbiome researcher specializing in microbiome-targeted interventions (MBTIs). She systematically analyzes scientific literature to identify microbial patterns, develop hypotheses, and validate interventions. As the founder of the Microbiome Signatures Database, she bridges microbiome research with clinical practice. In 2012, based on her own investigative research, she became the first documented case of FMT for Celiac Disease, four years before the first published case study.
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Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis (HT) is an autoimmune disease that progressively damages the thyroid, often causing hypothyroidism and affecting women disproportionately. Research links HT to gut dysbiosis via the gut–thyroid axis and highlights heavy metals like nickel, arsenic, and lead as contributors to oxidative stress and thyroid dysfunction.
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Karen Pendergrass
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Overview
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis (HT) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by the progressive destruction of thyroid follicles due to chronic inflammation, often leading to hypothyroidism. It affects 10-12% of the global population, with a significantly higher prevalence among women. While its etiology involves genetic, environmental, and epigenetic factors, increasing evidence highlights the role of gut microbiota in its pathogenesis. [1][2][3][4]
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What is Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis?
Quick answer: Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis (HT) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by the progressive destruction of thyroid follicles due to chronic inflammation, often leading to hypothyroidism. It affects 10-12% of the global population, with a significantly higher prevalence among women. While its etiology involves genetic, environmental, and epigenetic factors, increasing evidence highlights the role of gut microbiota in its pathogenesis. [1][2][3][4]
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Alterations of the Gut Microbiota in Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Patients
February 1, 2018
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Autoimmune Diseases •
Autoimmune Diseases
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Americans are over three times more likely to suffer from autoimmune diseases compared to the global average, with approximately 16.67% of the U.S. population affected versus 5% worldwide.
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis •
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis (HT) is an autoimmune disease that progressively damages the thyroid, often causing hypothyroidism and affecting women disproportionately. Research links HT to gut dysbiosis via the gut–thyroid axis and highlights heavy metals like nickel, arsenic, and lead as contributors to oxidative stress and thyroid dysfunction.
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Integrative analysis of gut microbiome and host transcriptome reveal novel molecular signatures in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
November 20, 2024
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Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis •
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis (HT) is an autoimmune disease that progressively damages the thyroid, often causing hypothyroidism and affecting women disproportionately. Research links HT to gut dysbiosis via the gut–thyroid axis and highlights heavy metals like nickel, arsenic, and lead as contributors to oxidative stress and thyroid dysfunction.
Autoimmune Diseases •
Autoimmune Diseases
Did you know?
Americans are over three times more likely to suffer from autoimmune diseases compared to the global average, with approximately 16.67% of the U.S. population affected versus 5% worldwide.
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Molecular estimation of alteration in intestinal microbial composition in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis patients
September 10, 2017
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Autoimmune Diseases •
Autoimmune Diseases
Did you know?
Americans are over three times more likely to suffer from autoimmune diseases compared to the global average, with approximately 16.67% of the U.S. population affected versus 5% worldwide.
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis •
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis (HT) is an autoimmune disease that progressively damages the thyroid, often causing hypothyroidism and affecting women disproportionately. Research links HT to gut dysbiosis via the gut–thyroid axis and highlights heavy metals like nickel, arsenic, and lead as contributors to oxidative stress and thyroid dysfunction.
Alias iure reprehenderit aut accusantium. Molestiae dolore suscipit. Necessitatibus eum quaerat. Repudiandae suscipit quo necessitatibus. Voluptatibus ullam nulla temporibus nobis. Atque eaque sed totam est assumenda. Porro modi soluta consequuntur veritatis excepturi minus delectus reprehenderit est. Eveniet labore ut quas minima aliquid quibusdam. Vitae possimus fuga praesentium eveniet debitis exercitationem deleniti.
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Comparative Analysis of Taxonomic and Functional Gut Microbiota Profiles in Relation to Seroconversion of Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies in Euthyroid Participants.
January 3, 2024
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Autoimmune Diseases •
Autoimmune Diseases
Did you know?
Americans are over three times more likely to suffer from autoimmune diseases compared to the global average, with approximately 16.67% of the U.S. population affected versus 5% worldwide.
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis •
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis (HT) is an autoimmune disease that progressively damages the thyroid, often causing hypothyroidism and affecting women disproportionately. Research links HT to gut dysbiosis via the gut–thyroid axis and highlights heavy metals like nickel, arsenic, and lead as contributors to oxidative stress and thyroid dysfunction.
Alias iure reprehenderit aut accusantium. Molestiae dolore suscipit. Necessitatibus eum quaerat. Repudiandae suscipit quo necessitatibus. Voluptatibus ullam nulla temporibus nobis. Atque eaque sed totam est assumenda. Porro modi soluta consequuntur veritatis excepturi minus delectus reprehenderit est. Eveniet labore ut quas minima aliquid quibusdam. Vitae possimus fuga praesentium eveniet debitis exercitationem deleniti.
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References
- Integrative analysis of gut microbiome and host transcriptome reveal novel molecular signatures in Hashimoto's thyroiditis.. Li, M., Chen, K., Chen, Y. et al. Integrative analysis of gut microbiome and host transcriptome reveal novel molecular signatures in Hashimoto's thyroiditis.. (J Transl Med, 2024.)
- Alterations of the Gut Microbiota in Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Patients.. Zhao F, Feng J, Li J, Zhao L, Liu Y, Chen H, Jin Y, Zhu B, Wei Y.. (Thyroid. 2018)
- Molecular estimation of alteration in intestinal microbial composition in Hashimoto's thyroiditis patients.. Ishaq HM, Mohammad IS, Guo H, Shahzad M, Hou YJ, Ma C, Naseem Z, Wu X, Shi P, Xu J.. (Biomed Pharmacother. 2017)
- Comparative Analysis of Taxonomic and Functional Gut Microbiota Profiles in Relation to Seroconversion of Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies in Euthyroid Participants.. Fenneman AC, Boulund U, Collard D, Galenkamp H, Zwinderman AH, van den Born BH, van der Spek AH, Fliers E, Rampanelli E, Blaser MJ, Nieuwdorp M.. (Thyroid. 2024)
Li, M., Chen, K., Chen, Y. et al. Integrative analysis of gut microbiome and host transcriptome reveal novel molecular signatures in Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
Integrative analysis of gut microbiome and host transcriptome reveal novel molecular signatures in Hashimoto's thyroiditis.J Transl Med, 2024.
Read ReviewZhao F, Feng J, Li J, Zhao L, Liu Y, Chen H, Jin Y, Zhu B, Wei Y.
Alterations of the Gut Microbiota in Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Patients.Thyroid. 2018
Read ReviewIshaq HM, Mohammad IS, Guo H, Shahzad M, Hou YJ, Ma C, Naseem Z, Wu X, Shi P, Xu J.
Molecular estimation of alteration in intestinal microbial composition in Hashimoto's thyroiditis patients.Biomed Pharmacother. 2017
Read ReviewFenneman AC, Boulund U, Collard D, Galenkamp H, Zwinderman AH, van den Born BH, van der Spek AH, Fliers E, Rampanelli E, Blaser MJ, Nieuwdorp M.
Comparative Analysis of Taxonomic and Functional Gut Microbiota Profiles in Relation to Seroconversion of Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies in Euthyroid Participants.Thyroid. 2024
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