Journal of Thyroid Disorders & Therapy
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Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla (UPAEP), 21 Sur No. 1103, Colonia Santiago, Puebla, 72410, Puebla, Mexico

Publications

• Research Article   
  Herbal Treatments for Hypothyroidism: An Evidence-Based Review
  Author(s): Julian B Santiago, Francesca Martinez, Natalie Durzynski, Joseph Varon and Matthew Halma*
  
  Purpose: This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of research on herbal treatments for hypothyroidism, a condition characterized by a deficiency of thyroid hormones. It seeks to highlight the potential of herbal medicines as a natural alternative to conventional treatments and to identify gaps in current research. Methods: The review involves a thorough examination of existing literature on herbal remedies for hypothyroidism, including an analysis of clinical trials and studies on the efficacy and safety of these treatments. Results: The findings suggest that certain herbal medicines show promise in improving thyroid function tests, though the current evidence is limited by the scarcity of large-scale, high-quality clinical trials. Despite these limitations, some herbal remedies hav.. View More»
  

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