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Among people with mild thyroid dysfunction, higher levels of certain autoimmune markers correlate with higher levels of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body.
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Association of Anti-TPO Antibody and Inflammatory Markers with Thyroid Ultrasound Findings.
Cross-Sectional Study
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2026This study found that people with subclinical hypothyroidism who have higher levels of thyroid antibodies also tend to have higher levels of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. This suggests that when the immune system attacks the thyroid, it might also affect how the body manages iron.
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