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AuthorAlkhatib, Dana
AuthorShi, Zumin
AuthorGanji, Vijay
Available date2024-04-24T09:53:23Z
Publication Date2024
Publication NameNutrients
ResourceScopus
ISSN20726643
URIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu16030382
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/54200
AbstractThe thyroid gland produces hormones that are essential for various body functions. Hypothyroidism is defined as insufficient thyroid hormone production. Several studies have found associations between specific micronutrients and overall thyroid function; however, the amount of evidence regarding the relationship between dietary patterns and hypothyroidism among the U.S. population is limited. Data from three cycles of National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES), 2007-2008, 2009-2010, and 2011-2012, were used (n = 8317). Subjects with serum thyroid stimulating hormone >4.5 mIU/L or on levothyroxine were considered to have hypothyroidism. Age, sex, race/ethnicity, body mass index, and several lifestyle factors were considered as covariates. Three patterns were extracted using factor analysis. These were labeled as fat-processed grains-sugars-meats (FPSM), oils-nuts-potatoes-low-fat meats (ONPL), and fruits-whole grains-vegetables-dairy (FWVD) patterns. In a weighted multiple logistic regression, FPSM and ONPL were inversely associated with hypothyroidism (OR, 0.75; 95% CI, 0.57-1; p = 0.049 and OR, 0.81; 95% CI, 0.67-0.97; p = 0.025, respectively). However, FWVD demonstrated no association with hypothyroidism (p = 0.63). In conclusion, FPSM and ONPL patterns but not FWVD patterns were associated with hypothyroidism in U.S. adults. Nutrient deficiencies and their interactions may be linked to hypothyroidism.
Languageen
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
Subjectdietary patterns
factor analysis
hypothyroidism
NHANES
thyroid
USA
TitleDietary Patterns and Hypothyroidism in U.S. Adult Population
TypeArticle
Issue Number3
Volume Number16
dc.accessType Open Access


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