The Claim
Clinical hypothyroidism is associated with significantly higher total cholesterol (228.5 mg/dL) and LDL cholesterol (148.9 mg/dL) compared to subclinical hypothyroidism, indicating a dose-dependent relationship between the severity of thyroid hormone deficiency and atherogenic lipid profiles.
What the research says
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People with clinical hypothyroidism have higher levels of total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol than people with subclinical hypothyroidism, and the degree of thyroid hormone deficiency correlates with the level of these cholesterol markers.
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Clinical hypothyroidism is associated with significantly higher total cholesterol (228.5 mg/dL vs. 210.4 mg/dL) and LDL cholesterol (148.9 mg/dL vs. 137.8 mg/dL) compared to subclinical hypothyroidism, indicating a dose-dependent relationship between thyroid hormone deficiency and atherogenic lipid profiles.
Low thyroid hormone levels reduce the liver's ability to remove LDL cholesterol from the blood and cause the liver to make more cholesterol, leading to higher levels of bad cholesterol in the bloodstream.
What the research says
1 studyPeople with more severe thyroid problems have much higher levels of bad cholesterol than those with milder thyroid issues, which means their risk of clogged arteries is higher.
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