I'm pretty sure I have read on the forum, information (possibly provided by an admin) regarding the two points below. I am looking to include relevant points (and article links) in a letter to my GP regarding my treatment. I know some of you research extensively and may have some of the information to hand and will be able to at least point me in the right direction.
I would be immenseley grateful if anyone would be able to provide me with any articles, studies or research from reputable sources that provide explanation and clarity regarding the misconceptions of diagnosing and treating thyroid disease. I have managed to find a couple of articles but neither are particularly comprehensive.
• How low vitamin levels and thyroid antibodies can cause abnormal TSH results (particulary supression)
• Significance of optimal levels of vitamins such as Ferritin, B12, Vit D etc to maintain thyroid function
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Vitamin D deficiency is frequent in Hashimoto's thyroiditis and treatment of patients with this condition with Vitamin D may slow down the course of development of hypothyroidism and also decrease cardiovascular risks in these patients. Vitamin D measurement and replacement may be critical in these patients.
Evidence of a link between increased level of antithyroid antibodies in hypothyroid patients with HT and 25OHD3 deficiency may suggest that this group is particularly prone to the vitamin D deficiency and can benefit from its alignment.
Our results indicated that patients with hypothyroidism suffered from hypovitaminosis D with hypocalcaemia that is significantly associated with the degree and severity of the hypothyroidism. That encourages the advisability of vit D supplementation and recommends the screening for Vitamin D deficiency and serum calcium levels for all hypothyroid patients.
There is a high (approx 40%) prevalence of B12 deficiency in hypothyroid patients. Traditional symptoms are not a good guide to determining presence of B12 deficiency. Screening for vitamin B12 levels should be undertaken in all hypothyroid patients, irrespective of their thyroid antibody status. Replacement of B12 leads to improvement in symptoms,
Patients with AITD have a high prevalence of B12 deficiency and particularly of pernicious anemia. The evaluation of B12 deficiency can be simplified by measuring fasting serum gastrin and, if elevated, referring the patient for gastroscopy.
Levothyroxine can decrease serum homocysteine level partly; still its combination with folic acid empowers the effect. Combination therapy declines serum homocysteine level more successfully.
In summary, patients on long-term T4 with either an increased serum TSH (>4 mU/liter) or a suppressed TSH (<0.03 mU/liter) have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, dysrhythmias, and fractures when compared with patients with a TSH within the laboratory reference range. Patients with a low, but not suppressed, TSH (0.04–0.4 mU/liter) had no increased risk of these outcomes in this study.
Read Paul Robinson's books. they are full of the sort of references you seek. And the books are by a reputable author but he isn't a doctor. His work is supervised by a consultant endocrinologist.
Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D Levels in Patients with Autoimmune Hypothyroidism and Their Correlation with Anti-Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies
"We found that vit-B12 deficiency and vit-D deficiency were associated with autoimmune hypothyroidism, and that there was a negative correlation between vit-B12 and vit-D levels and anti-TPO antibodies in these patients. Conclusion: In patients with autoimmune hypothyroidism, vit-D and vit-B12 deficiency should be investigated at the time of diagnosis and periodically on follow-ups"
Thyroid replacement therapy, thyroid stimulating hormone concentrations, and long term health outcomes in patients with hypothyroidism: longitudinal study
"A protective effect for heart failure was seen at low TSH concentrations (hazard ratio 0.79 (0.64 to 0.99; P=0.04) for TSH <0.1 mIU/L and 0.76 (0.62 to 0.92; P=0.006) for 0.1-0.4 mIU/L). Increased mortality was observed in both the lowest and highest TSH categories (hazard ratio 1.18 (1.08 to 1.28; P<0.001), 1.29 (1.22 to 1.36; P<0.001), and 2.21 (2.07 to 2.36; P<0.001) for TSH <0.1 mIU/L, 4-10 mIU/L, and >10 mIU/L"
"However, targets for individual patients should be considered in line with their clinical needs"
thanks for this post - many may find it helpful, i know i will.
i had actually just looked up ferritin & hypothyroidism after responding to another post and come across the below (though I know nothing about this journal):
Fabulous. Thank you. I'll take a read. I'm also gathering research papers on a range of vitamins closely related to thyroid disease so this is most useful!
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