Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Urinary iodine concentration between 500-800 mcg/l is significantly associated with the risk of developing thyroid autoimmunity, thyroid peroxidase antibody positivity, and thyroglobulin antibody positivity. Previous...
The Adrenal-Thyroid Connection – An Interview with Dr. Holly Lucille ND, RN, ONC
According to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, as many as 27 million Americans may have some type of thyroid disorder. In this interview with Dr. Holly Lucille ND, RN, ONC, we discuss the adrenal-thyroid connection and the importance of diet,...
The Association Between the Consumption of Iodine-Rich Foods and the Risk of Thyroid Cancer
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that increased consumption of seaweed and dairy products, both rich in iodine, is associated with a decreased risk of thyroid cancer. The incidence of thyroid cancer has increased in the United States and the developed...
Combination of Selenium and Myo-Inositol Reduces Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Levels in Subjects with Hashimoto Thyroiditis
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 12-month supplementation of a combination of 83 µg Selenium in the form of L-Se-meth and 600 mg Myo-Inositol significantly reduced TSH levels by 38%. Hashimoto thyroiditis (HT) is one of the most common autoimmune disorders...
The Association of Vitamin D Deficiency and Impaired Sensitivity to Thyroid Hormones in Adults
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that vitamin D deficiency is associated with impaired thyroid hormone sensitivity in euthyroid adults. Thyroid hormone affects most organ systems. Impaired sensitivity to thyroid hormones has been seen in patients with...
Pet Tags are Associated with Hyperthyroidism in Cats
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study provides evidence that exposure to TDCIPP present in homes may be associated with feline hyperthyroidism. Feline hyperthyroidism, first diagnosed in 1979, is the most common endocrine-related disease of older cats. Between 1980...
Resveratrol Acts as a Thyroid Disrupter in Normal Thyroid Cell Lines
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This in vitro and in vivo rat study suggests that resveratrol acts as a thyroid disruptor and a goitrogen and thus recommends caution when using it as a supplement or therapeutic. Resveratrol, a natural polyphenol...
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Offspring is Associated with Maternal Hypothyroidism
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Exposure to maternal hypothyroidism prior to or during pregnancy significantly increases the risk of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in offspring. ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It...
Beneficial Role of Ashwagandha Root Extract in Subclinical Hypothyroidism
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Eight weeks of supplementation with ashwagandha root extract significantly improved thyroid hormone levels in participants with subclinical hypothyroidism. Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH), often a precursor to hypothyroidism, affects 3-8%...
Exposure to Persistent Organic Pollutants Is Associated with Autoimmune Thyroid Disease
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study finds that chemical pollutant mixtures function as thyroid disruptors, with polychlorinated bisphenols (PCBs) and its metabolites specifically linked to hypothyroidism. Thyroid disorders involve alterations in...