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Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
Hashimoto's is an autoimmune disease driven by identifiable triggers — treating the thyroid without addressing the immune dysfunction misses the point.
Hashimoto's is the most common autoimmune disease in the world and the most common cause of hypothyroidism in developed countries. Most patients receive a thyroid hormone prescription and nothing else. This treats the consequence but ignores the cause — the immune system continuing to attack thyroid tissue. Addressing the immune driver alongside hormonal support produces far better outcomes.
Autoimmune, Not Just Thyroid
Hashimoto's is primarily an immune dysregulation problem that happens to target the thyroid. Treating only the thyroid hormone while the immune attack continues is like mopping the floor without turning off the tap.
Gluten-Thyroid Connection
Molecular mimicry between gliadin (the wheat protein) and thyroid tissue means that immune responses triggered by gluten can cross-react with the thyroid. A strict gluten-free diet reduces TPO antibodies in the majority of Hashimoto's patients.
Selenium Reduces Antibodies
Selenium supplementation (200mcg selenomethionine daily) is one of the most evidence-based interventions for Hashimoto's — multiple trials show significant reductions in TPO antibodies with consistent use.
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