Vitamins and Herbs

used in
Hyperthyroidism

Brianne Thomas

June 13, 2022

HW 499 Unit 4 Assignment

 Discussion
01 History of vitamin and herbal medicine

02 Things to consider before introducing

supplementation

03 Hyperthyroidism effects on the body

04 Vitamins used to reduce the symptoms

associated with hyperthyroidism

04 Herbs used to reduce the symptoms associated

with hyperthyroidism

05 Summary

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History
Vitamins – have been in existence
since the mid-20th century.

Herbal supplements – written

records date back to 2800 B.C

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 Things to
consider

02
Regulations
 -Do NOT self diagnose

-Educate Yourself

-Follow label instructions

-Work with a professional

Safety -Watch for side effects

-Be alert for allergic reactions

-Research the product

manufacturer
 03
Hyperthyroidism effects on the
body

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04
Vitamins used to reduce
the symptoms
 Vitamins • Selenium

• Iodine

• Zinc

• Iron

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 Herbs

Lemon Balm
Motherwort
Bugleweed

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 Summary
Education Safety

Medical Professional Research

Stay alert

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References
Stratum Nutrition. (2020). History of Dietary Supplements.
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Herrernan, C. (2018). The History of Herbal Supplements.

Retrieved from https://physicalculturestudy.com/2018/07/30/the-
history-of-herbal-supplements/

FDA. (n.d.). Dietary Supplements. Retrieved from Dietary

Supplements | FDA

John Hopkins Medicine. (n.d.). Herbal Medicine. What are Herbal

Supplements. Retrieved from Herbal Medicine | Johns Hopkins
Medicine

Kubala, J. (2020). Supplements and Thyroid Health. What to know.

Retrieved from Supplements and Thyroid Health: What to Know
(healthline.com)

Thyromate. (n.d). The best natural supplements for

hyperthyroidism. Retrieved from The Best Natural Supplements
for Hyperthyroidism - ThyroMate

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