The Claim
Children with congenital hypothyroidism receiving levothyroxine therapy exhibit significantly lower baseline concentrations of selenium, thyroglobulin, and T3, and significantly higher baseline concentrations of TSH, reverse T3, and T4 compared to euthyroid children without thyroid dysfunction.
What the research says
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Children born with an underactive thyroid who take levothyroxine medication show different levels of certain thyroid-related substances in their blood compared to children with normal thyroid function, including lower selenium, T3, and thyroglobulin, and higher TSH, reverse T3, and T4.
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Children with congenital hypothyroidism on levothyroxine therapy have lower baseline selenium, thyroglobulin, and T3 concentrations and higher TSH, reverse T3, and T4 concentrations compared to euthyroid controls, indicating a distinct biochemical profile in this population.
What the research says
1 studyKids with congenital hypothyroidism on thyroid medicine have different blood levels of certain hormones and minerals compared to healthy kids — and this study found exactly that before giving them selenium supplements.
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