Online ISSN: 2577-5669

A SINGLE CENTRE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY ON VITAMIN D LEVELS AND THYROID FUNCTION IN NEWLY DIAGNOSED HYPOTHYROID PATIENTS AND HEALTHY VOLUNTEERS

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NIRANJAN BABU MUDDULURU, DIVYA SORABADI, YASWANTH B
ยป doi: 10.5455/jcmr.2023.14.05.56

Abstract

The thyroid gland, a critical endocrine organ located in the neck, is responsible for the production of thyroid hormones, primarily thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), which regulate various metabolic processes. While T4 is the major hormone secreted, it is converted into the biologically active T3 in peripheral tissues. Recent research has suggested a potential link between vitamin D levels and thyroid function, particularly in hypothyroid patients. This study investigates the correlation between vitamin D insufficiency and Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) levels in newly diagnosed hypothyroid patients compared to normal healthy volunteers. This single-center, non-interventional observational study included 10 participants: 5 newly diagnosed hypothyroid patients and 5 healthy volunteers. The primary objective was to assess the significance of vitamin D in maintaining thyroid function in hypothyroid patients. Secondary objectives included analyzing and comparing vitamin D levels between the hypothyroid and healthy groups, and examining the correlation between vitamin D and thyroid hormone levels. Data on T3, T4, TSH, and vitamin D levels were collected and analyzed. The findings revealed a notable correlation between vitamin D insufficiency and altered TSH levels in hypothyroid patients, suggesting that vitamin D may play a crucial role in thyroid health. The study highlights the potential benefit of vitamin D supplementation in managing hypothyroidism. However, further research with a larger cohort is recommended to confirm these preliminary findings and to explore the underlying mechanisms of this relationship.

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