Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Thyroid hormones have been shown to be necessary for proper function of brown adipose tissue (BAT) and cold induced thermogenesis (CIT) in rodent models. In humans hyperthyroidism has been demonstrated to activate BAT and increase thermogenesis. However, the data on CIT in humans in the hypothyroid vs. the euthyroid state are limited and conflicting.Methods: This was a prospective observational study. We recruited 40 patients presenting to a ...