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Gut microbiota and its metabolites with thyroid diseases: Functions and mechanisms

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  • Yu, Xianqiang

  • April 27, 2026

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Objective:

To elucidate the functions and mechanisms through which gut microbiota and its metabolites impact thyroid health and disease.

Key Findings:
  • Gut microbiota regulates systemic immunity and influences thyroid hormone metabolism.
  • Microbial metabolites such as short-chain fatty acids and secondary bile acids play a role in thyroid disorders.
  • Gut microbiota contributes to the integrity of the intestinal barrier and nutrient absorption.
  • There is a potential link between gut microbiota and autoimmune thyroid diseases, thyroid dysfunction, and thyroid cancer.
Interpretation:

The gut-thyroid axis represents a significant pathway for understanding thyroid disorders and suggests microbiota-targeted interventions could be beneficial.

Limitations:
  • The review primarily synthesizes existing studies without presenting new experimental data.
  • Further research is needed to establish causative relationships and mechanisms.
Conclusion:

Understanding the gut-thyroid connection opens avenues for microbiota-targeted therapies in managing thyroid diseases.

Original Source(s)

Gut microbiota and its metabolites with thyroid diseases: Functions and mechanisms

  • by Yu, Xianqiang

  • April 27, 2026

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