Managing Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Through Personalized Care: A Case Report

Altern Ther Health Med. 2018 May;24(3):56-61.

Abstract

Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) affects more than 14 million individuals in the United States, most of them women. Thyroid replacement therapy has long been the foundation of medical treatment for HT; however, recent research supports a role for nutritional approaches. This case report describes the management of a 34-y-old female with HT who declined thyroid replacement therapy and was successfully managed for a period of 5 mo. The patient was advised to follow a phytonutrient rich diet (eg, berries); avoid sensitive foods (gluten and soy); and consume quality fats, fermented foods, and filtered water. Nutritional supplementation of vitamins (B complex, D3), α-lipoic acid, coenzyme Q10, magnesium, omega-3 oil (DHA/EPA), and probiotics were used in conjunction with an herbal tincture. (Altern Ther Health Med.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diet*
  • Dietary Supplements
  • Fatty Acids, Omega-3*
  • Female
  • Hashimoto Disease / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vitamins

Substances

  • Fatty Acids, Omega-3
  • Vitamins