The Claim
Clinical hypothyroidism is associated with higher levels of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (4.1 mg/L) compared to subclinical hypothyroidism (3.4 mg/L), indicating a graded relationship between the degree of thyroid hormone deficiency and systemic inflammation.
What the research says
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People with clinical hypothyroidism have higher levels of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in their blood than people with subclinical hypothyroidism, showing that the severity of thyroid hormone deficiency correlates with the level of systemic inflammation.
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Clinical hypothyroidism is associated with higher levels of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (4.1 mg/L vs. 3.4 mg/L) compared to subclinical hypothyroidism, suggesting a graded relationship between thyroid hormone deficiency and systemic inflammation.
Low thyroid hormone levels reduce the production of a signaling molecule that keeps blood vessels relaxed and healthy, causing blood vessel damage and triggering inflammation. At the same time, the liver produces more bad cholesterol and removes less of it from the blood, leading to cholesterol buildup that further irritates blood vessels. Together, these changes activate immune cells that release inflammatory proteins into the bloodstream.
What the research says
1 studyPeople with more severe thyroid problems had higher levels of a blood marker for inflammation than those with milder thyroid issues, showing that worse thyroid function is linked to more body-wide inflammation.
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