Major influences of the gut microbiota on thyroid metabolism: a concise systematic review

The objective was to discuss the influence of gut microbiota on functions thyroid gland, elucidating main aspects rebalancing intestinal function and its importance in regulation functions. present study followed a systematic review literature periodicals published between 2010 2023. healthy gastrointestinal system presents around 800 species bacteria, hundred these microorganisms together with bacteriophage viruses fungi characterize each human being, maximum concentration colon. In presence dysbiosis, malfunction epithelial barrier leads systemic disorders, mainly immunological metabolic. are fundamental determinant metabolism nutrients, drugs, hormones, including exogenous endogenous iodothyronines, as well micronutrients involved homeostasis. state art effects has not been fully elucidated. tract is great for balance but analysis composition an easy task. A recent revealed that individuals hyperthyroidism had significantly lower levels Bifidobacteria Lactobacilli higher Enterococcus compared controls.