Healing at the Speed of Light
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
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Quick takeaways
- Photobiomodulation (laser therapy) combined with dietary supplementation significantly improves thyroid function and reduces levothyroxine medication dosages in patients with Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
- Comprehensive thyroid testing, including thyroid peroxidase antibodies, thyroglobulin antibodies, T3, T4, and TSH levels, is crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective management of thyroid disorders, such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
Deep dives
Photobiomodulation and Dietary Supplementation for Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition characterized by the destruction of the thyroid gland and a decrease in thyroid function. Current treatments, such as levothyroxine medication, only manage symptoms and do not stop the autoimmune process. In a recent study, researchers investigated the impact of photobiomodulation (laser therapy) and dietary supplementation on Hashimoto's thyroiditis. The study divided 350 patients into two groups. Group one received dietary supplementation, including vitamin D, iron, and selenium, along with laser therapy. Group two received only dietary supplementation. After three months, the laser therapy group demonstrated significant improvements, including increased T3 levels, T3/T4 ratio, vitamin D, selenium, and iron levels, as well as decreased thyroid peroxidase antibodies and levothyroxine dosages. In fact, 28.5% of the laser therapy group stopped using levothyroxine altogether. The study concluded that photobiomodulation was significantly more effective in improving thyroid function and reducing medication dosage than dietary supplementation alone. Further research and consultation with a laser therapy practitioner is encouraged to explore this potential treatment option.
