The Claim

Hashimoto thyroiditis is associated with altered dietary patterns, including lower consumption of vegetables, fruits, dairy products, and carbohydrates, and higher consumption of animal-derived proteins compared to healthy controls.

Source: Detection of Alterations in the Gut Microbiota and Intestinal Permeability in Patients With Hashimoto Thyroiditis

What the research says

Supports is higher

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Supports
44score
Challenges
0score

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Correlation
1 study reviewed
In plain English

People with Hashimoto thyroiditis consume fewer vegetables, fruits, dairy, and carbohydrates, and more animal-derived proteins than people without the condition.

See the scientific wording

Hashimoto thyroiditis is associated with altered dietary patterns, including lower consumption of vegetables, fruits, dairy products, and carbohydrates, and higher consumption of animal-derived proteins compared to healthy controls.

Why this might work

Eating more animal protein and fewer plant foods changes the gut bacteria, which weakens the gut lining. This allows bacterial and food particles to leak into the bloodstream, activating the immune system and causing inflammation that targets the thyroid.

Verified mechanismbased on 1 study

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Detection of Alterations in the Gut Microbiota and Intestinal Permeability in Patients With Hashimoto Thyroiditis

    People with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis were found to eat less veggies, fruits, dairy, and carbs, and more meat and animal proteins than healthy people — exactly what the claim says.

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