The Role of Selenium, Vitamin C, and Zinc in Thyroid Diseases
Author Information
Author(s): Roy Moncayo, Alexander Kroiss, Manfred Oberwinkler, Fatih Karakolcu, Matthias Starzinger, Klaus Kapelari, Heribert Talasz, Helga Moncayo
Primary Institution: Medical University of Innsbruck, Austria
Hypothesis
The study aims to evaluate the levels of nutritional antioxidants and their association with thyroid function and pathology.
Conclusion
Patients with benign or malignant thyroid diseases can present low selenium levels compared to controls.
Supporting Evidence
- Low selenium levels were found in 20.3% of patients with thyroid diseases.
- Significantly decreased selenium levels were observed in cases of sub-acute and silent thyroiditis.
- Vitamin C and zinc levels did not correlate with thyroid disease parameters.
Takeaway
This study found that people with thyroid problems often have low levels of selenium, which is important for thyroid health.
Methodology
The study evaluated 1401 subjects, including controls and patients with benign and malignant thyroid diseases, measuring levels of selenium, vitamin C, and zinc.
Limitations
The study did not find significant associations between vitamin C or zinc levels and thyroid disease.
Participant Demographics
The study included 1186 adults and 215 children, with various thyroid conditions.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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