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Mar 26, 2024 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/vitamin-d-and-autoimmune-thyroiditis) ### [![The Latest on Allergic Response and Gut Microbial Composition](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/featured/3-19-allergic-response-gut-microbial.jpeg?width=960) Research & Education The Latest on Allergic Response and Gut Microbial Composition Gut microbial composition is tied to allergic conditions like rhinitis and eczema, and certain Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus strains may ease symptoms. Mar 19, 2024 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/latest-on-allergic-response-gut-microbial-composition) ### [![The Thyroid-Gut Axis: Is There a Connection Between Thyroid Health and the Gut Microbiome?](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/featured/3-12-thyroid-gut-axis.jpeg?width=960) Research & Education The Thyroid-Gut Axis: Is There a Connection Between Thyroid Health and the Gut Microbiome? Bidirectional communication between thyroid function and gut microbiota is linked to dysbiosis observed in patients with Graves disease. Mar 14, 2024 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/thyroid-gut-axis-connection-between-thyroid-health-gut-microbiome) ### [![Minerals to Promote Thyroid Health and Immune Function](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/featured/3-5-minerals-thyroid-health.jpeg?width=960) Research & Education Minerals to Promote Thyroid Health and Immune Function Selenium, zinc, and magnesium support thyroid hormone regulation, and selenium supplementation has been shown to lower thyroid antibody levels. 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Oct 31, 2023 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/collagen-clinical-look-at-hair-and-skin-health) ‹ 1 [2](https://www.casi.org/articles/author/cory-ambrose-nd-mat/page/2) [›](https://www.casi.org/articles/author/cory-ambrose-nd-mat/page/2) Most read this month 1. 01 [Taurine and Glycine: The Benefits of Combining These Two Amino Acids](https://www.casi.org/articles/taurine-and-glycine-benefits-combining-amino-acids) Research & Education 2. 02 [Magnesium Glycinate Chelate Buffered: A Smart Approach to Magnesium Supplementation](https://www.casi.org/articles/magnesium-glycinate-chelate-buffered-a-smart-approach-to-magnesium-supplementation) Research & Education 3. 03 [Ubiquinone vs. Ubiquinol: Does the Form of CoQ10 Matter – Or Is Delivery the Real Key?](https://www.casi.org/articles/ubiquinone-ubiquinol-coq10-delivery) Research & Education 4. 04 [The Latest Clinical Research on Zeolite and Heavy Metal Detoxification](https://www.casi.org/articles/latest-clinical-research-zeolite-heavy-metal-detoxification) Research & Education 5. 05 [B Vitamins 101: Functions, Food Sources, and Daily Requirements](https://www.casi.org/articles/b-vitamins-101-functions-food-sources-and-daily-requirements) Research & Education 30+ Years of practitioner-grade nutrition science via Designs for Health 422 Articles, fully referenced to peer-reviewed primary literature 100% Free, ad-free, never paywalled — education is the mission ![casilogoresize2-2](https://www.casi.org/hubfs/casilogoresize2-2.png) An educational publication of [**Designs for Health**](https://www.designsforhealth.com). 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