Long-term stress might mess with your body's hormone system, lower key hormones and weaken your gut's immune defenses, which could make thyroid problems worse or even trigger them.

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Understanding Thyroid Autoimmunity: A Mini Review on the Role of Stress and Immune Activation

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The study looks at how long-term stress affects the body’s immune system and thyroid, and it supports the idea that stress can trigger or worsen thyroid autoimmune diseases by disrupting hormone and immune balance.

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Chronic Stress and Autoimmunity: The Role of HPA Axis and Cortisol Dysregulation

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2025 Oct 14

The study shows that long-term stress can mess up the body's hormone system, leading to inflammation and autoimmune diseases, which supports the main idea of the claim.

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