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TOPLINE: Higher consumption of total fat, saturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) is linked to a lower risk for thyroid autoimmunity in men. METHODOLOGY: Studies suggest fatty acids have a positive effect on autoimmune diseases, but data on the relationship between autoimmune thyroid disease and specific fatty acids are …
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Dietary Fats May Protect Against Thyroid Autoimmunity
TOPLINE: Higher consumption of total fat, saturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) is linked to a lower risk for thyroid autoimmunity in men. METHODOLOGY: Studies suggest fatty acids have a positive effect on autoimmune diseases, but data on the relationship between autoimmune thyroid disease and specific fatty acids are