The Claim
In a murine model of iodine-induced autoimmune thyroiditis, a ketogenic diet is associated with reduced expression of TLR2 and TLR4, indicating that dietary ketosis inhibits innate immune receptor signaling that activates downstream inflammatory pathways.
What the research says
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In mice with iodine-triggered thyroid inflammation, a ketogenic diet lowers the activity of TLR2 and TLR4 proteins, which are involved in triggering inflammatory responses.
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In a murine model of iodine-induced autoimmune thyroiditis, a ketogenic diet was associated with reduced expression of TLR2 and TLR4, suggesting that dietary ketosis may inhibit innate immune receptor signaling that activates downstream inflammatory pathways.
When the body burns fat for fuel instead of sugar, it produces a molecule called β-hydroxybutyrate. This molecule stops damaged thyroid cells from releasing a danger signal called HMGB1. Without HMGB1, immune cells don't turn on their TLR2 and TLR4 sensors, which normally trigger a chain reaction that activates inflammatory proteins and destroys thyroid tissue. This stops the immune system from attacking the thyroid and reduces autoantibody production.
What the research says
1 studyIn mice with an overactive immune system attacking the thyroid, eating a high-fat, low-carb diet helped calm down the immune system by lowering levels of two key danger-sensing proteins (TLR2 and TLR4) that normally spark inflammation.
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