Since most cases of hypothyroidism involve a dysfunctional immune system, testing for food sensitivities can be tricky. (drbradyhurst.com)
Hereditary autoimmune destruction of the thyroid gland accounts for 90 percent of cases of hypothyroidism in purebred and hybrid dog breeds, Dodds says. (washingtonpost.com)
The majority of cases of hypothyroidism in this country are autoimmune, meaning the immune system attacks and destroys the thyroid gland. (functionalhealthnews.com)