Effects of different supplements on Hashimoto's thyroiditis: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
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Published in Frontiers in Endocrinology
Key Findings
Selenium reduced TPOAb and TgAb; myo-inositol, vitamin D alone and Se+myo-inositol did not significantly reduce antibodies over 6 months.
Conclusions
Selenium is the supplement best supported as adjunct treatment in euthyroid Hashimoto thyroiditis.
Supplements Studied
The use of Myo-inositol, Vitamin D alone, and the combination of selenium, and Myo-inositol did not effectively reduce TPOAb.
The use of selenium supplements was able to significantly reduce the levels of thyroid peroxidase autoantibodies (TPOAb).
Selenium reduced TPOAb and TgAb; myo-inositol, vitamin D alone and Se+myo-inositol did not significantly reduce antibodies over 6 months.
Outcomes Measured
Network meta-analysis found selenium and vitamin D were the supplements most associated with reduced thyroid autoantibodies.
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