Pregnancy is one factor that can initiate thyroid autoimmunity. Let’s discuss the impact vitamin D can have on thyroid autoimmunity postpartum. Dr. R's Fast Facts The effect of vitamin D on thyroid autoimmunity in non-lactating women with postpartum thyroiditis. Could Vitamin D Help to Lower the Thyroid Antibodies Associated with Thyroid Autoimmunity? Women with vitamin D deficiency were treated with oral vitamin D (4000 IU daily), whereas women with vitamin D insufficiency and … [Read more...]
Vitamin D Does Not Improve Thyroid Autoimmunity
We’ve discussed two studies that have shown that vitamin D supplementation can lower thyroid antibodies, but a recent study found that vitamin D did not lower antibodies. What does this mean and how to we interpret these finding? Let’s discuss. Dr. R's Fast Facts Recent Study Effect of Vitamin D deficiency treatment on thyroid function and autoimmunity markers in Hashimoto's thyroiditis: A double-blind randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial. Fifty-six patients with … [Read more...]
Vitamin D Improves Thyroid Autoimmunity
More good news regarding vitamin D supplementation and thyroid autoimmunity. Another study has shown supplementation can improve thyroid autoimmunity, this time in women with already normal vitamin D levels. Let’s discuss. If you need help with thyroid autoimmunity, click here. Links: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28073128 https://drruscio.com/vitamin-d-treats-thyroid-autoimmunity-landmark-study/ Vitamin D Improves Thyroid Autoimmunity Dr. Michael Ruscio: Vitamin D … [Read more...]
The Benefits of a Lower Carbohydrate Diet for Those with Hashimoto’s
What effect does diet have on thyroid autoimmunity? We look at a study that observes the beneficial effects of a lower-carbohydrate diet in overweight patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. If you need help with thyroid autoimmunity, click here The Benefits of a Lower Carbohydrate Diet for Those with Hashimoto’s The thyroid is one of the metabolism-regulating glands. Its function is to determine the number of calories the body has to burn to maintain normal weight. Thyroid … [Read more...]