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Is Ashwagandha An Effective Medication For Hyperthyroidism?

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Posted on Sat, 8 Oct 2016
Question: yes I have two items of concern the article on The Internet makes hypochondria worse, when what year was that published. second question is I have heard several doctors mention ashwaganda, selium, and Iodine are helpful for your thyroid what do you think and were do you get them if you want the best
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Answered by Dr. Chintan Solanki (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Ashwagandha helps in hyperthyroidism

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,

Thanks for writing to us. I can understand your concern.

I could not understand your query about article, please clarify the same.

Ashwagandha helps in hyperthyroidism not in hypothyroidism. You need to consult ayurvedic doctor for the same.


Selenium(not selium) and iodine are important minerals required for thyroid hormone synthesis. Their deficiency of course can cause hypothyroidism but their supplementation cannot treat already established hypothyroidism due to other causes.

Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further.

Regards,
Dr Chintan Solanki.
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Is Ashwagandha An Effective Medication For Hyperthyroidism?

Brief Answer: Ashwagandha helps in hyperthyroidism Detailed Answer: Hello XXXX, Thanks for writing to us. I can understand your concern. I could not understand your query about article, please clarify the same. Ashwagandha helps in hyperthyroidism not in hypothyroidism. You need to consult ayurvedic doctor for the same. Selenium(not selium) and iodine are important minerals required for thyroid hormone synthesis. Their deficiency of course can cause hypothyroidism but their supplementation cannot treat already established hypothyroidism due to other causes. Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further. Regards, Dr Chintan Solanki.