Mediterranean Diet and Thyroid: An Interesting Alliance

Bellastella, Giuseppe; Scappaticcio, Lorenzo; Caiazzo, Francesco; Tomasuolo, Maria; Carotenuto, Raffaela; Caputo, Mariangela; Arena, Stefania; Caruso, Paola; Maiorino, Maria Ida; Esposito, Katherine

doi:10.3390/nu14194130

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“…Late-night snacking habits are also considered to be one of the risk factors affecting thyroid function. Studies have shown that regular and reasonably arranged intake of meat, staple foods, vegetables, and fruits are beneficial for preventing thyroid function disorders ( 40 ), which is consistent with the findings of this paper. A Mediterranean characteristic diet, low in animal foods and high in plant foods, is more protective for thyroid function than a high animal foods diet ( 41 ) and may be related to the balanced gain in nutrient intake from a good diet.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

Analysis of factors associated with abnormal thyroid function among medical staff in radiotherapy departments

Ren,

Bai

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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ObjectiveTo understand abnormal thyroid function and its associated factors among medical staff in radiotherapy departments.MethodsData related to medical staff in radiotherapy departments who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were analyzed from September to December 2022 in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, including basic personal and lifestyle habits, work information, and scores on the Depression Self-Assessment Scale, Perception Stress Scale, and the Generalized Anxiety Scale. Data analysis was performed using the χ2 test and binary logistic regression.ResultsAmong 484 medical staff in the radiotherapy department, 147 (30.4%) had abnormal thyroid function. Binary logistic regression analysis showed that age, years of work, smoking, occupational exposure, smoking, late-night snacking habits, depression, and stress perception were factors associated with abnormal thyroid function among medical staff in radiotherapy departments; on the other hand, physical exercise was a protective factor.ConclusionThe positive rate of thyroid dysfunction among medical personnel in the radiology department is relatively high. It is necessary to strengthen health education and awareness among relevant practitioners and improve the coverage of occupational disease prevention and control education.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

Analysis of factors associated with abnormal thyroid function among medical staff in radiotherapy departments

Ren,

Bai

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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“…On the one hand, the nutritional needs of patients suffering from HT have been discussed in the literature, with still inconclusive and sometimes conflicting results [ 54 , 55 , 56 , 57 , 58 , 59 , 60 , 61 , 62 ]. On the other hand, a protective or predisposing role of specific dietary traits has been investigated to propose a healthy diet model [ 12 , 61 , 62 , 63 , 64 , 65 ]. Indeed, current options for preventive interventions in subjects at risk of developing AITD are still very limited.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Several studies have investigated the intriguing link between nutrition and health issues in the setting of AIDs, including rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, intestinal bowel diseases, and HT, consistently indicating MD traits as protective against autoimmunity, as opposed to the WTD [ 65 , 70 , 71 , 72 , 73 , 74 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

The Influence of Food Regimes on Oxidative Stress: A Permutation-Based Approach Using the NPC Test

et al. 2023

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(1) Background: This paper aims to assess the existence of significant differences between two dietary regimes (omnivorous vs. semi-vegetarian) with reference to some oxidative stress markers (SOD, GPx, TRxR, GR, AGEs, and AOPPs) using non-parametric combination methodology based on a permutation test. (2) Methods: At the endocrinology unit of Messina University Hospital, two hundred subjects were asked to fill out a questionnaire about their dietary habits. None were under any pharmacological treatment. Using the NPC test, all comparisons were performed stratifying patients according to gender, age (≤40 or >40 years), BMI (normal weight vs. overweight), physical activity (sedentary vs. active lifestyle), TSH, FT4 levels in quartiles, and diagnosis of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. We evaluated differences in oxidative stress parameters in relation to two examined dietary regimes (omnivorous vs. semi-vegetarian). (3) Results: The antioxidant parameters GPx and TRxR were significantly lower in subjects with an omnivorous diet than in semi-vegetarians, particularly in females, both age groups, subjects with normal weight, those not affected by Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, and both the sedentary and active lifestyle groups. Finally, the AGE and AOPP markers were significantly lower in semi-vegetarians. (4) Conclusion: Thanks to the NPC methodology, we can state that dietary patterns exert a significant influence on some oxidative stress parameters.

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“…It is crucial to underscore the significant impact of dietary on thyroid hormone levels. As an example, the Mediterranean Diet seems to have a beneficial effect on preventing thyroid diseases, including cancer [ 86 , 87 ]. Specifically, the synthesis of thyroid hormones depends on iodine.…”

Section: Hypothyroidism and Dietmentioning

confidence: 99%

Obesity and Obesity-Related Thyroid Dysfunction: Any Potential Role for the Very Low-Calorie Ketogenic Diet (VLCKD)?

Chapela,

Simancas-Racines,

Ceriani

et al. 2024

Curr Nutr Rep

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Purpose of Review This review aims to explore in-depth the different aspects of the association between very low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD), obesity and obesity-related thyroid dysfunction. Recent Findings The VLCKD, proposed as a non-pharmacological strategy for the management of certain chronic diseases, is becoming increasingly popular worldwide. Initially used to treat epilepsy, it has been shown to be effective in controlling body weight gain and addressing various pathophysiological conditions. Research has shown that a low-calorie, high-fat diet can affect thyroid hormone levels. Weight loss can also influence thyroid hormone levels. Studies have suggested that long-term use of VLCKD for refractory epilepsy may be related to the development of hypothyroidism, with an effect seen in various populations. In particular, women with obesity following VLCKD tend to have reduced T3 levels. Summary We propose further research to unravel the underlying mechanisms linking VLCKD to obesity and obesity-related thyroid dysfunction.

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Mediterranean Diet and Thyroid: An Interesting Alliance

Cited by 16 publications

References 119 publications

Analysis of factors associated with abnormal thyroid function among medical staff in radiotherapy departments

Analysis of factors associated with abnormal thyroid function among medical staff in radiotherapy departments

The Influence of Food Regimes on Oxidative Stress: A Permutation-Based Approach Using the NPC Test

Obesity and Obesity-Related Thyroid Dysfunction: Any Potential Role for the Very Low-Calorie Ketogenic Diet (VLCKD)?

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