07: Hashimoto's Thyroiditis (what?)
from The Nutrition Wise Podcast Hosted by Nutrition Wise Dietitians
This episode dives deeper into the thyroid. Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune thyroid disease where the body sees the thyroid as an invader and attacks it. Hashimoto's affects about 5% of the population, although we are finding that it is often miss-diagnosed or under-diagnosed. It is 7 times more prevalent in women than in men. The autoimmune thyroid diseases are especially concerning because they have a strong genetic link and are associated with other autoimmune disorders such as type 1 Diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis, lupus and celiac disease. Our diet plays a key role in optimizing thyroid function. Listen in as Amanda shares some in depth information and Lindsey shares her personal story with Hashimoto's and thyroid cancer from a Dietitian perspective.
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