The Claim
The prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease increases in a dose-dependent manner with the severity of hypothyroidism, from 29.9% in subclinical hypothyroidism to 36.3% in overt hypothyroidism, with an adjusted odds ratio of 1.71 (95% CI 1.10–2.66) for overt hypothyroidism, indicating a graded association between thyroid hormone deficiency and liver fat accumulation.
What the research says
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People with more severe hypothyroidism have a higher rate of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease compared to those with milder forms, with a measurable increase in liver fat accumulation.
See the scientific wording
The prevalence of NAFLD increases in a dose-dependent manner with the severity of hypothyroidism, rising from 29.9% in subclinical hypothyroidism to 36.3% in overt hypothyroidism, with an adjusted odds ratio of 1.71 (95% CI 1.10–2.66) for overt disease, indicating a graded association between thyroid hormone deficiency and liver fat accumulation.
When the thyroid gland produces less hormone, the liver slows down its ability to burn fat for energy, causing fat to build up inside liver cells.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease across the spectrum of hypothyroidism.
The more your thyroid is underactive, the more likely you are to have fat in your liver — and this study shows that people with the worst thyroid function have the highest risk, even when other health factors are considered.
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