Probiotics and Graves’ Disease: Potential Effects on Autoimmunity
Bifidobacterium longum may help reduce TRAb levels
Bifidobacterium longum may help reduce TRAb levels
Correct & maintain healthy vitamin D levels to support bone health and normal immune function
Eating a plant-diverse diet may increase SCFA production, which could help keep the immune system in balance
Avoid with coeliac, reduce or avoid with NCGS, & reduce during active disease if any gluten symptoms
Eat a fibre-rich, mediterranean-style diet and include fermented foods
Include protein, healthy fats, and fibre-rich carbohydrates at every meal
Ensure adequate selenium intake, especially if you have Graves’ orbitopathy
Maintain protein, support bone health, and avoid excess iodine (targets effects, not cause)
Optimize iron for immune resilience
Robust clinical trials investigating bugleweed in Graves’ disease have not yet been carried out