Title |
Selenium supplementation for Hashimoto's thyroiditis
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Published in |
Cochrane database of systematic reviews, June 2013
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DOI | 10.1002/14651858.cd010223.pub2 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Esther J van Zuuren, Amira Y Albusta, Zbys Fedorowicz, Ben Carter, Hanno Pijl |
Abstract |
Hashimoto's thyroiditis is a common auto-immune disorder. The most common presenting symptoms may include anxiety, negative mood, depression, dry skin, cold intolerance, puffy eyes, muscle cramps and fatigue, deep voice, constipation, slow thinking and poor memory. Clinical manifestations of the disease are defined primarily by low levels of thyroid hormones; therefore it is treated by hormone replacement therapy, which usually consists of levothyroxine (LT4). Selenium might reduce antibody levels and result in a decreased dosage of LT4 and may provide other beneficial effects (e.g. on mood and health-related quality of life). |
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