Gut-Derived Toxins May Play a Role in Triggering Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Scientists are increasingly discovering that the gut microbiome—the community of bacteria living in the digestive system—may play a significant role in autoimmune diseases, including Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. A recent study investigated the presence of lipopolysaccharides (LPS) in the blood of patients newly diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. LPS are molecules produced by certain types of gut bacteria. […]