The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of levothyroxine replacement therapy on biomarkers of oxidative stress (OS) and systemic inflammation in patients with hypothyroidism.
Thyroxine (T4) is the principal hormone secreted by the thyroid gland. All the T4 in the circulation is derived from thyroidal secretion. In contrast, only about 20% of circulating ...
The thyroid gland is a crucial component of our body's endocrine system, located in the neck. It plays a vital role in regulating metabolism through the production of a hormone called thyroxine. When ...
Even when you have mild hypothyroidism, your metabolism can slow significantly. This is because the thyroid hormones triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) are responsible for digestion and ...
Removal of the thyroid will cause hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), which requires lifelong medication with Synthroid (levothyroxine). Eye symptoms associated with Graves' disease such as dryness ...