Hashimoto's disease falls under the Autoimmune Disease category.

Hashimoto's disease

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•Last Updated: October 13, 2024

Hashimoto’s disease, also known as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis or chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, is an autoimmune thyroid disorder. It is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in developed countries.

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Last Updated:October 13, 2024

18 references on this page

367 participants in 3 trials

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Overview

What is Hashimoto's disease?

What are the main signs and symptoms of Hashimoto's disease?

How is Hashimoto's disease diagnosed?

What are some of the main medical treatments for Hashimoto's disease?

Have any supplements been studied for Hashimoto's disease?

How could diet affect Hashimoto's disease?

Are there any other treatments for Hashimoto's disease?

What causes Hashimoto's disease?

Examine Database: Hashimoto's disease

Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) Diet

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8 Outcomes

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Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) Diet

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Selenium for thyroid autoimmunity during pregnancy

Vitamin D supplementation alters T-cell populations in Hashimoto’s

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and vitamin D

Selenium supplementation in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis

Selenium supplementation may improve markers associated with thyroid autoimmunity

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s disease?

Which is more dangerous? Graves’ disease or Hashimoto’s disease?

References

Examine Database References

Thyrotropin Releasing Hormone - Chow CC, Phillips DI, Lazarus JH, Parkes ABEffect of low dose iodide supplementation on thyroid function in potentially susceptible subjects: are dietary iodide levels in Britain acceptableClin Endocrinol (Oxf).(1991 May)
Serum T4 - Robert D Abbott, Adam Sadowski, Angela G AltEfficacy of the Autoimmune Protocol Diet as Part of a Multi-disciplinary, Supported Lifestyle Intervention for Hashimoto's ThyroiditisCureus.(2019 Apr 27)
Weight - Salvatore Benvenga, Antonino Amato, Menotti Calvani, Francesco TrimarchiEffects of carnitine on thyroid hormone actionAnn N Y Acad Sci.(2004 Nov)