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The exposure to environmental pollutants and toxins have been previously implicated in the induction of autoimmune thyroid diseases throughout various research studies. Similar studies have also linked AITD’s to other environmental factors, such as iodine intake and selenium deficiency. However, in cases where autoimmune thyroid disease cannot be attributed to diet and nutrition, healthcare professionals have suspected the influence of other environmental factors. 
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A number of environmental factors have been associated with the development and growth of autoimmune thyroid disease in individuals, including iodine intake and selenium deficiency as well as pollutants like tobacco smoke, infectious diseases, particular medications, and physical and emotional stress. Herein, we focus on the causes that are preventable. It’s also suggested that, in addition to genetics, some variables can also be important to the development of AITDs, such as growth spurts in childhood, puberty, pregnancy, menopause, aging, and sex.
Dr. Alex Jimenez's insight:
As essential as the thyroid gland is, however, the body’s own immune system can sometimes malfunction and attack this important endocrine organ, ultimately affecting its function. While the diagnosis of thyroid disease has increased, many doctors still don’t know the cause of the issue, but these have been linked to several factors. For more information, please feel free to ask Dr. Jimenez or contact us at (915) 850-0900.
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The human body’s own immune system can sometimes attack and damage a healthy thyroid gland, a condition medically referred to as autoimmune thyroid disease. Autoimmune thyroid disease is believed to have no apparent cause, but, research studies have hypothesized that exposure to environmental pollutants and toxins can bring an onset of AITD’s. For more information, please feel free to ask Dr. Jimenez or contact us at (915) 850-0900.