Environmental Exposure to Toxic Dioxins Can Negatively Impact Thyroid Function

Exposure to dioxins - highly toxic compounds that are primarily produced by industrial processes- can have a negative impact on thyroid function, according to a study presented at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.
Dioxins are produced through a variety of incineration processes, including improper municipal waste incineration and burning of trash. They can be released into the air during natural processes, such as forest fires and volcanoes.