The Claim
In adults with Hashimoto's thyroiditis who are not selenium-deficient, daily selenium supplementation for at least six months is associated with persistently higher levels of thyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPOAb), elevated free thyroxine (T4), and increased thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) over a five-year period.
What the research says
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In people with Hashimoto's thyroiditis who have normal selenium levels, taking selenium supplements daily for six months or longer is linked to sustained increases in thyroid antibodies and hormone levels over five years.
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In adults with Hashimoto's thyroiditis who are not selenium-deficient, daily selenium supplementation for at least six months is associated with persistently higher levels of thyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPOAb), elevated free thyroxine (T4), and increased thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) over five years, suggesting a potential exacerbation of autoimmune activity and thyroid dysfunction rather than improvement.
What the research says
1 studyThis study found that taking selenium supplements made Hashimoto’s thyroiditis worse in people who weren’t selenium-deficient, raising harmful antibody levels and thyroid hormone imbalances over time.
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