Lack of association between serum TSH or free T4 and body mass index in euthyroid subjects.

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BACKGROUND: There is ongoing debate regarding the influence of minor changes in thyroid status within the normal range and body mass index (BMI). Overt thyroid dysfunction is well recognized to affect weight, but the influence of minor perturbations of thyroid function remains unclear. AIM OF THE STUDY: To examine in euthyroid subjects the association of serum concentrations of TSH and free T4 within the normal range and BMI. To compare serum TSH and free T4 concentrations in nonobese and obe...

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Authors: Manji, N; Boelaert, K; Sheppard, M; Holder, R; Gough, S

• Journal: Clinical endocrinology
• Volume: 64
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 125-128
• Publication date: 2006-02-01
• DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2265.2006.02433.x
• EISSN: 1365-2265
• ISSN: 0300-0664
• Language: English
• Keywords: Thyroxine; Male; Body Mass Index; Thyrotropin; Humans; Female; Thyroid Neoplasms; Middle Aged; Thyroiditis, Autoimmune; Antibodies; Thyroid Gland; Obesity; Cohort Studies; Iodide Peroxidase