We read with interest the paper published in the journal by Benvenga S, et al. about the complex interplay between thyroid disorders and the intake of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), whose main dietary source is represented by fish. In their review, Benvenga et al. put a specific warning on the potential heavy metal content in fish and the risks deriving from its consumption, suggesting that there would be the place for the use of nutraceuticals containing omega-3 PUFAs to prevent or contrast autoimmune thyroiditis, overcoming the risk of contaminants in fish. Although pharmacological supplementation would be sometimes useful, also limiting dietary consumption to fishes containing low levels of pollutants and including fish within the framework of a healthy diet represent a good choice.

Hrelia S, B.M. (2023). Commentary: Fish and the thyroid: A Janus Bifrons relationship caused by pollutants and the omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY, 14, 1-3 [10.3389/fendo.2023.1138245].

Commentary: Fish and the thyroid: A Janus Bifrons relationship caused by pollutants and the omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids

Hrelia S
Primo
Writing – Original Draft Preparation
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Barbalace MC
Secondo
Writing – Review & Editing
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2023

Abstract

We read with interest the paper published in the journal by Benvenga S, et al. about the complex interplay between thyroid disorders and the intake of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), whose main dietary source is represented by fish. In their review, Benvenga et al. put a specific warning on the potential heavy metal content in fish and the risks deriving from its consumption, suggesting that there would be the place for the use of nutraceuticals containing omega-3 PUFAs to prevent or contrast autoimmune thyroiditis, overcoming the risk of contaminants in fish. Although pharmacological supplementation would be sometimes useful, also limiting dietary consumption to fishes containing low levels of pollutants and including fish within the framework of a healthy diet represent a good choice.
2023
Hrelia S, B.M. (2023). Commentary: Fish and the thyroid: A Janus Bifrons relationship caused by pollutants and the omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY, 14, 1-3 [10.3389/fendo.2023.1138245].
Hrelia S, Barbalace MC, Cannavò S, Ruggeri RM
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