Selenium Thyroid Autoimmunity Meta-Analysis Evidence Table

Structured evidence table for Selenium Thyroid Autoimmunity Meta-Analysis, generated from 2 reusable source documents in the Migaku knowledge base.

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Selenium Thyroid Autoimmunity Meta-AnalysisCombination therapy significantly reduced TSH levels compared with Sel monotherapy (SMD -1.26; 95% CI -1.51 to -1.00; p 2 = 0%), and TSA suggested that this finding may be robust, although the evidence is limited by the small number of studies.1Stanchev P (2026)Myo-Inositol Plus Selenium vs. Selenium Alone in Hashimoto's Thyroiditis with Subclinical Hypothyroidism: A Systematic Review and Updated Meta-Analysis with Trial Sequential Analysis.
Selenium Thyroid Autoimmunity Meta-AnalysisTgAb levels were also significantly reduced (SMD -0.51; 95% CI -0.78 to -0.24; p 2 = 0%); however, TSA indicated a potential risk of type I error.1Stanchev P (2026)Myo-Inositol Plus Selenium vs. Selenium Alone in Hashimoto's Thyroiditis with Subclinical Hypothyroidism: A Systematic Review and Updated Meta-Analysis with Trial Sequential Analysis.
Selenium Thyroid Autoimmunity Meta-AnalysisConclusions : MI combined with Sel was associated with a significant reduction in TSH levels compared with Sel alone in patients with HT and subclinical hypothyroidism, suggesting a potential therapeutic benefit.1Stanchev P (2026)Myo-Inositol Plus Selenium vs. Selenium Alone in Hashimoto's Thyroiditis with Subclinical Hypothyroidism: A Systematic Review and Updated Meta-Analysis with Trial Sequential Analysis.
Selenium Thyroid Autoimmunity Meta-AnalysisIntroduction : Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) is the leading cause of hypothyroidism in iodine-sufficient regions and often presents with subclinical hypothyroidism.1Stanchev P (2026)Myo-Inositol Plus Selenium vs. Selenium Alone in Hashimoto's Thyroiditis with Subclinical Hypothyroidism: A Systematic Review and Updated Meta-Analysis with Trial Sequential Analysis.
Selenium Thyroid Autoimmunity Meta-AnalysisIt is associated with elevated anti-thyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPOAb) and often anti-thyroglobulin antibodies (TgAb) ().4Personius Lydia (2026)Beyond levothyroxine: a narrative review of adjunctive management strategies for Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
Selenium Thyroid Autoimmunity Meta-AnalysisThe incidence of HT has increased over recent decades and is higher with advancing age, in women, and in iodine-sufficient populations (,).4Personius Lydia (2026)Beyond levothyroxine: a narrative review of adjunctive management strategies for Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
Selenium Thyroid Autoimmunity Meta-AnalysisWet cupping was associated with a statistically significant reduction in anti-thyroid autoantibody levels and a decrease in TSH despite stable thyroid hormone dosing ().4Personius Lydia (2026)Beyond levothyroxine: a narrative review of adjunctive management strategies for Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
Selenium Thyroid Autoimmunity Meta-Analysis1 2 3 4 Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT) is an autoimmune disorder that has been well documented as the leading cause of hypothyroidism and the most common form of thyroiditis ().4Personius Lydia (2026)Beyond levothyroxine: a narrative review of adjunctive management strategies for Hashimoto’s thyroiditis

Source documents

  1. Myo-Inositol Plus Selenium vs. Selenium Alone in Hashimoto's Thyroiditis with Subclinical Hypothyroidism: A Systematic Review and Updated Meta-Analysis with Trial Sequential Analysis.
  2. Beyond levothyroxine: a narrative review of adjunctive management strategies for Hashimoto’s thyroiditis