Probiotics Ingestion Does Not Directly Affect Thyroid Hormonal Parameters in Hypothyroid Patients on Levothyroxine Treatment

Probiotics Ingestion Does Not Directly Affect Thyroid Hormonal Parameters in Hypothyroid Patients on Levothyroxine Treatment

PurposeThe relationship between probiotics and levothyroxine (LT4) requirement has not yet been investigated. The aim of this study was to assess whether a mixture of highly charged Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria (VSL#3®) is able to influence LT4 metabolism acting on the gut microbiota.MethodsA pro...

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Main Authors: Giorgia Spaggiari, Giulia Brigante, Sara De Vincentis, Umberto Cattini, Laura Roli, Maria Cristina De Santis, Enrica Baraldi, Simonetta Tagliavini, Manuela Varani, Tommaso Trenti, Vincenzo Rochira, Manuela Simoni, Daniele Santi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2017-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
Subjects:
levothyroxine
probiotics
VSL#3®
thyroid-stimulating hormone
thyroid hormones
gut microbiota
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fendo.2017.00316/full

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