Hashimotos More Prevalent with WomenAutoimmune diseases affect more women than men, especially Hashimoto's thyroiditis, with estimates suggesting that women are ten times more likely to develop the disease than men. There are several possible explanations for this increased susceptibility in women. One theory is that estrogen, a hormone that is present at higher levels in women than men, may play a role in the development of autoimmune diseases. Estrogen has been shown to influence the balance o

Hashimoto's disease, an autoimmune disorder primarily affecting the thyroid, can have far-reaching systemic impacts on the body. The immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue and that damage can extend to other organs, not just the thyroid. Research shows there is a link between Hashimoto's and gluten sensitivity, as gliadin molecules from gluten provoke Hashimoto's antibodies to cause inflammation in other tissue besides the thyroid. This reaction results in symptoms ranging from brain fo