The Claim
In adults with Graves' disease, the addition of Haizao Yuhu Decoction to methimazole is associated with higher ThyPRO39 scores and lower TCM syndrome scores after 12 weeks of treatment compared to methimazole alone.
What the research says
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Adults with Graves' disease who take Haizao Yuhu Decoction along with methimazole report better quality of life and fewer symptoms after 12 weeks than those who take methimazole alone.
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In adults with Graves' disease, adding Haizao Yuhu Decoction to methimazole is associated with greater improvement in patient-reported quality of life, as measured by ThyPRO39 scores (14.06 vs 16.10) and TCM syndrome scores (5.47 vs 6.69) after 12 weeks, indicating better symptom control and well-being.
High iodine from the herbal decoction blocks the thyroid from making too much hormone, while also cutting off its blood supply. This reduces the overactive thyroid's output and calms the immune system's attack on the gland. As a result, inflammation drops, side effects from the standard drug decrease, and patients feel less tired, irritable, and unwell.
What the research says
1 studyPeople with Graves' disease who took this herbal medicine along with their regular thyroid pill felt better and had fewer symptoms like fatigue and irritability after three months than those who took only the pill.
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