topicSelenium Thyroid Hormone Meta-Analysis
claimSubclinical hypothyroidism has been associated with metabolic disturbances, increased cardiovascular risk, and reduced quality of life, highlighting the need for effective management strategies [,].
evidence level1
citationStanchev Pavel (2026)
sourceMyo-Inositol Plus Selenium vs. Selenium Alone in Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis with Subclinical Hypothyroidism: A Systematic Review and Updated Meta-Analysis with Trial Sequential Analysis
topicSelenium Thyroid Hormone Meta-Analysis
claimIt is thought to enhance TSH signaling and support thyroid hormone synthesis, with emerging clinical evidence suggesting a beneficial effect on thyroid function parameters [].
evidence level1
citationStanchev Pavel (2026)
sourceMyo-Inositol Plus Selenium vs. Selenium Alone in Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis with Subclinical Hypothyroidism: A Systematic Review and Updated Meta-Analysis with Trial Sequential Analysis
topicSelenium Thyroid Hormone Meta-Analysis
claimDespite these promising findings, the available evidence remains limited, and there is currently no consensus regarding the clinical benefit of combination therapy over selenium alone.
evidence level1
citationStanchev Pavel (2026)
sourceMyo-Inositol Plus Selenium vs. Selenium Alone in Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis with Subclinical Hypothyroidism: A Systematic Review and Updated Meta-Analysis with Trial Sequential Analysis
topicSelenium Thyroid Hormone Meta-Analysis
claim1 2 3 2 3 Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT) is the most common autoimmune thyroid disorder and the leading cause of hypothyroidism in iodine-sufficient regions worldwide [].
evidence level1
citationStanchev Pavel (2026)
sourceMyo-Inositol Plus Selenium vs. Selenium Alone in Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis with Subclinical Hypothyroidism: A Systematic Review and Updated Meta-Analysis with Trial Sequential Analysis
topicSelenium Thyroid Hormone Meta-Analysis
claimIt is associated with elevated anti-thyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPOAb) and often anti-thyroglobulin antibodies (TgAb) ().
evidence level4
citationPersonius Lydia (2026)
sourceBeyond levothyroxine: a narrative review of adjunctive management strategies for Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
topicSelenium Thyroid Hormone Meta-Analysis
claimThe incidence of HT has increased over recent decades and is higher with advancing age, in women, and in iodine-sufficient populations (,).
evidence level4
citationPersonius Lydia (2026)
sourceBeyond levothyroxine: a narrative review of adjunctive management strategies for Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
topicSelenium Thyroid Hormone Meta-Analysis
claimWet cupping was associated with a statistically significant reduction in anti-thyroid autoantibody levels and a decrease in TSH despite stable thyroid hormone dosing ().
evidence level4
citationPersonius Lydia (2026)
sourceBeyond levothyroxine: a narrative review of adjunctive management strategies for Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
topicSelenium Thyroid Hormone Meta-Analysis
claim1 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 ().
evidence level4
citationPersonius Lydia (2026)
sourceBeyond levothyroxine: a narrative review of adjunctive management strategies for Hashimoto’s thyroiditis