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Primary Research · 2018

Efficacy and Safety of Ashwagandha Root Extract in Subclinical Hypothyroid Patients: A Double-Blind, Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial

Sharma et al. · J Altern Complement Med, 2018

Key finding

TSH decreased significantly (p<0.001); T3 increased significantly (p=0.0031); T4 increased significantly (p=0.0096). Direction of effect consistent with thyroid-stimulating action of ashwagandha.

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28829155/

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