Recent advances in gut microbiota and thyroid disease: pathogenesis and therapeutics in autoimmune, neoplastic, and nodular conditions
2024
Gut Microbiota and Thyroid Disease: Understanding the Connection
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Fang Lihua, Ning Jie
Primary Institution: Department of Endocrinology, Shenzhen Longhua District Central Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Hypothesis
The gut microbiome significantly influences the pathogenesis of thyroid diseases.
Conclusion
The review highlights the gut microbiome's role in thyroid diseases and the potential therapeutic benefits of probiotics.
Supporting Evidence
- The gut microbiome composition is altered in thyroid disease patients.
- Probiotics may improve thyroid function and patient outcomes.
- Fecal microbiota transplantation shows promise in treating Graves' Disease.
Takeaway
This study shows that the tiny bugs in our tummy can affect how our thyroid works, which is important for our health.
Methodology
The authors reviewed experimental literature from the past five years on gut microbiota and thyroid diseases.
Limitations
The review does not provide original experimental results or conclusions from the studies discussed.
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