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Thyroid antibodies are proteins that form in the blood when the immune system mistakenly attacks thyroid cells and tissues. This can lead to inflammation, tissue damage, or disrupted thyroid function. High levels of thyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPO) indicate an ongoing attack on the thyroid, and may put you at a higher risk of developing a thyroid disorder like hypothyroidism in the future. However, having high thyroid antibodies doesn't necessarily mean you'll develop hypothyroidism. If you have high thyroid antibody levels but normal thyroid function tests, you probably don't need treatment with thyroid hormone. Instead, you can try lifestyle changes like optimizing your nutrition to help manage the disease.

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