Autoimmune Thyroid Disease (AITD)

An Autoimmune Thyroid Disease (AITD) is when the patient's immune system attacks and damages their thyroid.⠀

Among autoimmune diseases, AITDs are highly prevalent, affecting 1 to 5% of the population. The two major AITDs are Graves' disease and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. While clinically different, Graves' disease and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis share immune-genetic mechanisms. AITDs arise due to complex interactions between environmental and numerous genetic factors.

Lifecode Gx® Reports

The Thyroid Balance Report analyses the genes involved in the thyroid hormone lifecycle: synthesis (centrally, in the thyroid) and activation in peripheral tissues, transport and metabolism, processing of cofactors (vitamins D and A) and inhibitors (stress and toxins).

It also examines genes that confer susceptibility to inflammation and autoimmunity.

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