Lipid Profile of Patients with Thyroid Function Disorders: A Literature Review

Thyroid disorders are conditions caused by excessive/insufficient secretion of thyroid hormones and enlargement of the thyroid gland. Thyroid hormones (TH) are necessary for normal development and regulate metabolism in adults. Thyroid hormone dysfunction can also be influenced by lipid homeostasis imbalance. If left untreated, thyroid disorders can cause complications that can affect the patient’s quality of life. The population and sample in this study included patients with thyroid dysfunction, namely hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. This literature review will examine whether there is a relationship between thyroid dysfunction and the lipid profile of patients, particularly TC, TG, HDL, and LDL.