Effect of selenium supplementation on the development
of Hashimoto thyroiditis – a review of the literature

Justyna Sak; Michał Nowiński; Laura Fus-Mazurkiewicz; Wojciech Mazurkiewicz; Dominika Król

doi:10.5114/ppiel.2024.143100

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Review paper

Effect of selenium supplementation on the development of Hashimoto thyroiditis – a review of the literature

Justyna Sak

¹

,

Michał Nowiński

²

,

Laura Fus-Mazurkiewicz

³

,

Wojciech Mazurkiewicz

³

,

Dominika Król

⁴

Center for Modern Laboratory Diagnostics, John Paul II Specialist Hospital in Kraków, Poland
Houseman, 5th Military Clinical Hospital with Polyclinic SPZOZ in Kraków, Poland
Houseman, 1st Military Clinical Hospital in Lublin, Poland
Houseman, 4 Maria Sklodowska-Curie Regional Specialised Hospital in Zgierz, Poland

Nursing Problems 2024; 32 (3): 127-131

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/ppiel.2024.143100

Online publish date: 2024/09/30

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Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is the most common cause of hypothyroidism. The disease causes interstitial degradation of the gland by mononuclear cells. It appears that one of the organs most sensitive to selenium deficiency may be the thyroid gland. Studies confirm that selenium deficiency adversely affects its function. Insufficient selenium in the body can impair immune function, which seems to be a very important aspect in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. However, experiments conducted by researchers around the world indicate the need for proper use of selenium preparations. Like any element, its improper use can prove toxic to the body. Incorporating selenium into the treatment of Hashimoto’s disease can bring many benefits, provided the patient’s health history is carefully reviewed.

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Effect of selenium supplementation on the development of Hashimoto thyroiditis – a review of the literature

Justyna Sak 1 , Michał Nowiński 2 , Laura Fus-Mazurkiewicz 3 , Wojciech Mazurkiewicz 3 , Dominika Król 4

selenium, thyroid diseases, oxidative stress

Justyna Sak

¹

,

Michał Nowiński

²

,

Laura Fus-Mazurkiewicz

³

,

Wojciech Mazurkiewicz

³

,

Dominika Król

⁴