topicSelenium Thyroid Wellness Meta-Analysis
claimWhile oral levothyroxine sodium tablets have been found to significantly enhance thyroid function, they do not contribute to a decrease in concentrations of thyroid-related antibodies.
evidence level1
citationHaitao R (2026)
sourceA systematic review, meta-analysis, and trial sequential analysis of the effect of acupuncture and moxibustion cake on thyroid function in patients with Hashimoto thyroiditis.
topicSelenium Thyroid Wellness Meta-Analysis
claimIn the acupuncture group: thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPOAb): the pooled MD is -61.97 (P Conclusion The meta-analysis indicates that acupuncture and moxibustion may influence thyroid-related biomarkers (TPOAb, TGAb, and TSH) in patients with HT; however, the evidence is highly limited by methodological weaknesses, heterogeneity, and publication bias.
evidence level1
citationHaitao R (2026)
sourceA systematic review, meta-analysis, and trial sequential analysis of the effect of acupuncture and moxibustion cake on thyroid function in patients with Hashimoto thyroiditis.
topicSelenium Thyroid Wellness Meta-Analysis
claimBackground Hashimoto thyroiditis (HT) is a prevalent autoimmune thyroid disorder that currently lacks a specific treatment.
evidence level1
citationHaitao R (2026)
sourceA systematic review, meta-analysis, and trial sequential analysis of the effect of acupuncture and moxibustion cake on thyroid function in patients with Hashimoto thyroiditis.