J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab April 2017 PMID 28076316

Changes of thyroid hormonal status in patients receiving ketogenic diet due to intractable epilepsy.

Engin Kose, Orkide Guzel, Korcan Demir, Nur Arslan

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Discussions highlight the potential link between ketogenic diets and thyroid issues, with posts quoting the study results such as 16.7% of children requiring medication, and use terms like 'causes hypothyroidism,' reflecting a serious and scientifically grounded tone that underscores the diet's health implications.

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Most discussions acknowledge that ketogenic diets can impact thyroid function, with some posts citing the specific study showing 16.7% of children developing hypothyroidism.

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The topic of how diets affect thyroid health is engaging, as many posters ask questions and cite research, indicating high curiosity.

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Posts reference the study data, mention specific figures like the 120 children and 20 diagnoses, and discuss implications, demonstrating active engagement.

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The mentions of potential health consequences and the importance of monitoring suggest that this topic could influence dietary and medical decisions.

Abstract in brief

  • The ketogenic diet (KD), used for drug-resistant epilepsy, can impact thyroid function, often leading to hypothyroidism that may require L-thyroxine treatment.
  • In a study of 120 children on KD for at least a year, increases in TSH levels were associated with higher risk of hypothyroidism, especially in females and those with elevated baseline TSH.
  • The research highlights that thyroid function should be regularly monitored in children undergoing KD therapy, as this diet can cause thyroid malfunction needing medical intervention.]

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@Vitamin_Masa · X

糖質制限の問題点 ・食物繊維不足になりがちで善玉菌の餌が少ないため腸内環境悪化 ・脂質代謝が苦手だと血糖値の維持ができない ・アンモニア合成量増加に伴う各種問題 ・長期のケトジェニックによる甲状腺機能低下 https://t.co/7WlX0DuJMr

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Sixers
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@exfatloss I believe that keto, by mimicking fasting, results in a suppressive effect on the thyroid. Chris Masterjohn has discussed this. Here is something that popped up when I searched it:https://t.co/p0hZWadW1B I don't have anything against keto if you're better off with it

Nov 15, 2023 · 4 likes · 3,192 followers View post →
Vitamin Nerd
@DanielDelaney12 · X

@Absurd_Stoic @ryanattar @diabeteswarrior Here's a study that was done in Turkey. 120 children were placed on a ketogenic diet for 1 year. By the end of that year 20 of the 120 were diagnosed with hypothyroidism and placed on levothyroxine. https://t.co/HRQXj74gjr

Jul 8, 2023 · 1 like · 42 followers View post →
Sean Mullowney
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Keto lowers thyroid functioning https://t.co/6TE0EuWyBa

Aug 7, 2021 · 2,081 followers View post →
_Benengeli
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RT @Cecilia_Lobato_: #hilo 1. La dieta keto causa hipotiroidismo? Hay gente que se apoya en un estudio: https://t.co/O9uMQdLS5r para conclu…

Oct 17, 2020 · 40 shares · 1,244 followers View post →
Cindy Vien
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Changes of thyroid hormonal status in patients receiving ketogenic diet due to intractable epilepsy https://t.co/mF0K6D9uje

Aug 22, 2021 · 818 followers View post →

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Sixers
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@exfatloss I believe that keto, by mimicking fasting, results in a suppressive effect on the thyroid. Chris Masterjohn has discussed this. Here is something that popped up when I searched it:https://t.co/p0hZWadW1B I don't have anything against keto if you're better off with it

Nov 15, 2023 · 4 likes · 3,192 followers View post →
Daisy
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てんかん小児のケトジェニック治療で甲状腺機能低下症発症が増加した論文 難治性てんかんによりケトジェニックダイエットを受けている患者における甲状腺ホルモン状態の変化 https://t.co/I2oYQTUxcy

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Vitamin Nerd
@DanielDelaney12 · X

@Absurd_Stoic @ryanattar @diabeteswarrior Here's a study that was done in Turkey. 120 children were placed on a ketogenic diet for 1 year. By the end of that year 20 of the 120 were diagnosed with hypothyroidism and placed on levothyroxine. https://t.co/HRQXj74gjr

Jul 8, 2023 · 1 like · 42 followers View post →
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Jul 3, 2023 · 218 followers View post →
政安秀仁│主体栄養学
@Vitamin_Masa · X

糖質制限の問題点 ・食物繊維不足になりがちで善玉菌の餌が少ないため腸内環境悪化 ・脂質代謝が苦手だと血糖値の維持ができない ・アンモニア合成量増加に伴う各種問題 ・長期のケトジェニックによる甲状腺機能低下 https://t.co/7WlX0DuJMr

Sep 3, 2021 · 8 likes · 13,816 followers View post →
Cindy Vien
@CindyVien · X

Changes of thyroid hormonal status in patients receiving ketogenic diet due to intractable epilepsy https://t.co/mF0K6D9uje

Aug 22, 2021 · 818 followers View post →
Sean Mullowney
@LifeRightSideUp · X

Keto lowers thyroid functioning https://t.co/6TE0EuWyBa

Aug 7, 2021 · 2,081 followers View post →
Kappa
@JgrKarem · X

RT @Cecilia_Lobato_: #hilo 1. La dieta keto causa hipotiroidismo? Hay gente que se apoya en un estudio: https://t.co/O9uMQdLS5r para conclu…

Jul 5, 2021 · 40 shares · 701 followers View post →
JoeCannonMS
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Ketogenic diet may alter thyroid function. In this study of 120 people, 16.7% of people needed thyroid meds after doing the diet https://t.co/LjlEaK5DjA,

Jul 2, 2021 · 499 followers View post →
Boris Tapia V.
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RT @Cecilia_Lobato_: #hilo 1. La dieta keto causa hipotiroidismo? Hay gente que se apoya en un estudio: https://t.co/O9uMQdLS5r para conclu…

Oct 18, 2020 · 40 shares · 220 followers View post →
_Benengeli
@_Benengeli · X

RT @Cecilia_Lobato_: #hilo 1. La dieta keto causa hipotiroidismo? Hay gente que se apoya en un estudio: https://t.co/O9uMQdLS5r para conclu…

Oct 17, 2020 · 40 shares · 1,244 followers View post →
Alvaro Díaz
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RT @Cecilia_Lobato_: #hilo 1. La dieta keto causa hipotiroidismo? Hay gente que se apoya en un estudio: https://t.co/O9uMQdLS5r para conclu…

Oct 17, 2020 · 40 shares · 418 followers View post →
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Changes of thyroid hormonal status in patients receiving ketogenic diet due to intractable epilepsy https://t.co/Qh0TXQBpuL more data to consider https://t.co/HKjIjQsYIv https://t.co/J2jcLFdmWr https://t.co/LeV7OSoE1M

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