2018-08-24 12:29:43
In this study, the authors evaluated the efficacy and safety of ashwagandha root extract in subclinical hypothyroid patients (1). Fifty subjects with elevated serum thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels (4.5-10 μIU/L) aged between 18 and 50 were randomized in either treatment (n = 25) or placebo (n = 25) groups for an 8-week treatment period. Ashwagandha root extract (600 mg daily) or starch as placebo. Efficacy Variables: Serum TSH, serum triiodothyronine (T3), and thyroxine (T4) levels. Ashwagandha treatment effectively normalized the serum thyroid indices during the 8-week treatment period in a significant manner. The authors conclude it may be helpful for this patient population.
References
- Sharma AK, et al. Efficacy and Safety of Ashwagandha Root Extract in Subclinical Hypothyroid Patients: A Double-Blind, Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial. J Altern Complement Med. 2018;24(3):243-248.