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SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Moderately Effective
Based on 5 Researches
8.2
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 1 Review
8.6
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Veg Capsule
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Potassium (from 310 mg Potassium Citrate)
99 mg
2%
Top Medical Research Studies
8
Hypothyroidism, potassium treatment observed
Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis: An Atypical Presentation of Non-autoimmune Hypothyroidism With Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis.
High relevance to potassium effects
We explored a fascinating case involving hypokalemic periodic paralysis (hypo KPP), which is a rare condition where low potassium levels can lead to episodes of severe muscle weakness or paralysis. Our focus was on a young female patient who faced this issue as a complication of her hypothyroidism combined with distal renal tubular acidosis (DRTA).
During her hospital visit, the patient experienced weakness in all four limbs, and we noted absent reflexes, which are common signs associated with hypo KPP. Initial lab tests indicated that she was suffering from hypokalemia and metabolic acidosis related to her hypothyroid condition.
Treatment involved administering intravenous potassium chloride and bicarbonate, which led to quick improvements. While this case illustrates how managing potassium levels can alleviate symptoms, it's essential to note that we can't draw broad conclusions about potassium's overall effectiveness for hypothyroidism without further controlled studies.
This case suggests that potassium supplementation can play a vital role in treating specific complications related to hypothyroidism, especially when accompanied by DRTA.
During her hospital visit, the patient experienced weakness in all four limbs, and we noted absent reflexes, which are common signs associated with hypo KPP. Initial lab tests indicated that she was suffering from hypokalemia and metabolic acidosis related to her hypothyroid condition.
Treatment involved administering intravenous potassium chloride and bicarbonate, which led to quick improvements. While this case illustrates how managing potassium levels can alleviate symptoms, it's essential to note that we can't draw broad conclusions about potassium's overall effectiveness for hypothyroidism without further controlled studies.
This case suggests that potassium supplementation can play a vital role in treating specific complications related to hypothyroidism, especially when accompanied by DRTA.
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8
Potassium treatment in hypothyroidism
Recurrent hypokalemic paralysis in hypothyroidism.
Focus on potassium's role.
We explored an unusual link between potassium levels and hypothyroidism through the cases of two middle-aged individuals who experienced recurrent episodes of hypokalemic paralysis. This form of paralysis, typically associated with low potassium, can sometimes signal underlying thyroid issues, such as hypothyroidism, which can be confusing to diagnose.
Both patients showed significant drops in their potassium levels, at 1.4 and 1.9 mEq/L, and their tests confirmed autoimmune hypothyroidism due to elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone and thyroid antibodies. Treating them with both intravenous and oral potassium helped alleviate their paralysis.
Although potassium treatment was effective in addressing their hypokalemia, we must note that follow-up care included thyroxine supplementation for their thyroid condition. For a year after treatment, there were no further reports of weakness. While potassium played a key role in their immediate recovery, thyroid hormone replacement was also critical in managing their condition long-term.
Both patients showed significant drops in their potassium levels, at 1.4 and 1.9 mEq/L, and their tests confirmed autoimmune hypothyroidism due to elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone and thyroid antibodies. Treating them with both intravenous and oral potassium helped alleviate their paralysis.
Although potassium treatment was effective in addressing their hypokalemia, we must note that follow-up care included thyroxine supplementation for their thyroid condition. For a year after treatment, there were no further reports of weakness. While potassium played a key role in their immediate recovery, thyroid hormone replacement was also critical in managing their condition long-term.
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7
Potassium iodide's minimal impact
Thyroid Function of Infants Breastfed by Mothers with Graves Disease Treated with Inorganic Iodine: A Study of 100 Cases.
Relevance score indicates limited benefits
We explored how potassium iodide (KI), used for treating mothers with Graves disease, impacts thyroid function in their infants. In this study, we examined 100 infants whose mothers were treated with KI and monitored their blood levels of thyrotropin (TSH) and free thyroxine (FT4). This was a case series conducted at the Tajiri Thyroid Clinic in Japan.
Our findings revealed that the majority of infants—about 88 out of 100—had normal TSH levels, suggesting that the potassium iodide did not significantly affect their thyroid function. While we noted that around 10% of these infants exhibited mild subclinical hypothyroidism, their TSH levels returned to normal after stopping KI treatment in some cases or even during continued breastfeeding in others.
Overall, this indicates that inorganic iodine therapy in lactating women with Graves disease seems to have minimal impact on the thyroid health of most infants. It’s important to communicate that there was no significant benefit of potassium iodide treatment regarding the prevention of hypothyroidism in these cases.
Our findings revealed that the majority of infants—about 88 out of 100—had normal TSH levels, suggesting that the potassium iodide did not significantly affect their thyroid function. While we noted that around 10% of these infants exhibited mild subclinical hypothyroidism, their TSH levels returned to normal after stopping KI treatment in some cases or even during continued breastfeeding in others.
Overall, this indicates that inorganic iodine therapy in lactating women with Graves disease seems to have minimal impact on the thyroid health of most infants. It’s important to communicate that there was no significant benefit of potassium iodide treatment regarding the prevention of hypothyroidism in these cases.
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Potassium citrate has been quite beneficial for managing my hypothyroidism.
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Medical Researches
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Moderately Effective
Based on 5 Researches
8.2
9
Potassium bromate aids gastric healing
Low-dose Potassium bromate enhances ischemia-reperfusion-induced gastric ulcer healing in Thyroidectomised Rats.
Mixed effects on hypothyroidism therapy
We embarked on a study to understand the effects of potassium bromate on healing gastric ulcers in rats that underwent thyroidectomy, which models a state of hypothyroidism. By treating groups of rats with potassium bromate or thyroxine, we compared the healing process in both typical and thyroid-removed conditions.
The results revealed that potassium bromate appeared to enhance the healing of gastric ulcers in hypothyroid rats. We observed a decrease in gastric inflammation and swelling, suggesting improved recovery. Additionally, markers for organ health and blood conditions remained normal, and there was a notable reduction in harmful substances linked to cellular stress.
Our findings indicate that low doses of potassium bromate might mimic the effects of thyroid hormone treatment in promoting gastric healing. This is a promising insight into how potassium can potentially support recovery in conditions marked by low thyroid hormone levels, offering a unique perspective on treatment alternatives.
The results revealed that potassium bromate appeared to enhance the healing of gastric ulcers in hypothyroid rats. We observed a decrease in gastric inflammation and swelling, suggesting improved recovery. Additionally, markers for organ health and blood conditions remained normal, and there was a notable reduction in harmful substances linked to cellular stress.
Our findings indicate that low doses of potassium bromate might mimic the effects of thyroid hormone treatment in promoting gastric healing. This is a promising insight into how potassium can potentially support recovery in conditions marked by low thyroid hormone levels, offering a unique perspective on treatment alternatives.
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9
Potassium enhances hypothyroidism treatment
Antihypothyroid Effect of Salidroside.
Combined treatment effects observed
We aimed to investigate how potassium iodide influences the treatment of hypothyroidism when combined with a salidroside-rich extract. Hypothyroidism is a prevalent condition that affects the thyroid gland, and finding effective low-toxicity treatments is essential.
In our study, we focused on an extract from particular roots known to contain salidroside, evaluating its effectiveness using a mercazolyl hypothyroidism model. We discovered that when this extract was used, it significantly lowered levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone and helped increase thyroid hormone levels as well.
The interesting part of our findings lies in the combination therapy. By adding potassium iodide to the salidroside extract, we observed that the therapeutic effect was enhanced by 1.3 times. This means that potassium iodide might work well with the extract, though we cannot separate the effects of potassium from salidroside in this context. Overall, this study suggests a promising approach to improve hypothyroidism treatment through this herbal preparation with the assistance of potassium iodide.
In our study, we focused on an extract from particular roots known to contain salidroside, evaluating its effectiveness using a mercazolyl hypothyroidism model. We discovered that when this extract was used, it significantly lowered levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone and helped increase thyroid hormone levels as well.
The interesting part of our findings lies in the combination therapy. By adding potassium iodide to the salidroside extract, we observed that the therapeutic effect was enhanced by 1.3 times. This means that potassium iodide might work well with the extract, though we cannot separate the effects of potassium from salidroside in this context. Overall, this study suggests a promising approach to improve hypothyroidism treatment through this herbal preparation with the assistance of potassium iodide.
Read More
8
Potassium treatment in hypothyroidism
Recurrent hypokalemic paralysis in hypothyroidism.
Focus on potassium's role.
We explored an unusual link between potassium levels and hypothyroidism through the cases of two middle-aged individuals who experienced recurrent episodes of hypokalemic paralysis. This form of paralysis, typically associated with low potassium, can sometimes signal underlying thyroid issues, such as hypothyroidism, which can be confusing to diagnose.
Both patients showed significant drops in their potassium levels, at 1.4 and 1.9 mEq/L, and their tests confirmed autoimmune hypothyroidism due to elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone and thyroid antibodies. Treating them with both intravenous and oral potassium helped alleviate their paralysis.
Although potassium treatment was effective in addressing their hypokalemia, we must note that follow-up care included thyroxine supplementation for their thyroid condition. For a year after treatment, there were no further reports of weakness. While potassium played a key role in their immediate recovery, thyroid hormone replacement was also critical in managing their condition long-term.
Both patients showed significant drops in their potassium levels, at 1.4 and 1.9 mEq/L, and their tests confirmed autoimmune hypothyroidism due to elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone and thyroid antibodies. Treating them with both intravenous and oral potassium helped alleviate their paralysis.
Although potassium treatment was effective in addressing their hypokalemia, we must note that follow-up care included thyroxine supplementation for their thyroid condition. For a year after treatment, there were no further reports of weakness. While potassium played a key role in their immediate recovery, thyroid hormone replacement was also critical in managing their condition long-term.
Read More
8
Hypothyroidism, potassium treatment observed
Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis: An Atypical Presentation of Non-autoimmune Hypothyroidism With Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis.
High relevance to potassium effects
We explored a fascinating case involving hypokalemic periodic paralysis (hypo KPP), which is a rare condition where low potassium levels can lead to episodes of severe muscle weakness or paralysis. Our focus was on a young female patient who faced this issue as a complication of her hypothyroidism combined with distal renal tubular acidosis (DRTA).
During her hospital visit, the patient experienced weakness in all four limbs, and we noted absent reflexes, which are common signs associated with hypo KPP. Initial lab tests indicated that she was suffering from hypokalemia and metabolic acidosis related to her hypothyroid condition.
Treatment involved administering intravenous potassium chloride and bicarbonate, which led to quick improvements. While this case illustrates how managing potassium levels can alleviate symptoms, it's essential to note that we can't draw broad conclusions about potassium's overall effectiveness for hypothyroidism without further controlled studies.
This case suggests that potassium supplementation can play a vital role in treating specific complications related to hypothyroidism, especially when accompanied by DRTA.
During her hospital visit, the patient experienced weakness in all four limbs, and we noted absent reflexes, which are common signs associated with hypo KPP. Initial lab tests indicated that she was suffering from hypokalemia and metabolic acidosis related to her hypothyroid condition.
Treatment involved administering intravenous potassium chloride and bicarbonate, which led to quick improvements. While this case illustrates how managing potassium levels can alleviate symptoms, it's essential to note that we can't draw broad conclusions about potassium's overall effectiveness for hypothyroidism without further controlled studies.
This case suggests that potassium supplementation can play a vital role in treating specific complications related to hypothyroidism, especially when accompanied by DRTA.
Read More
7
Potassium iodide's minimal impact
Thyroid Function of Infants Breastfed by Mothers with Graves Disease Treated with Inorganic Iodine: A Study of 100 Cases.
Relevance score indicates limited benefits
We explored how potassium iodide (KI), used for treating mothers with Graves disease, impacts thyroid function in their infants. In this study, we examined 100 infants whose mothers were treated with KI and monitored their blood levels of thyrotropin (TSH) and free thyroxine (FT4). This was a case series conducted at the Tajiri Thyroid Clinic in Japan.
Our findings revealed that the majority of infants—about 88 out of 100—had normal TSH levels, suggesting that the potassium iodide did not significantly affect their thyroid function. While we noted that around 10% of these infants exhibited mild subclinical hypothyroidism, their TSH levels returned to normal after stopping KI treatment in some cases or even during continued breastfeeding in others.
Overall, this indicates that inorganic iodine therapy in lactating women with Graves disease seems to have minimal impact on the thyroid health of most infants. It’s important to communicate that there was no significant benefit of potassium iodide treatment regarding the prevention of hypothyroidism in these cases.
Our findings revealed that the majority of infants—about 88 out of 100—had normal TSH levels, suggesting that the potassium iodide did not significantly affect their thyroid function. While we noted that around 10% of these infants exhibited mild subclinical hypothyroidism, their TSH levels returned to normal after stopping KI treatment in some cases or even during continued breastfeeding in others.
Overall, this indicates that inorganic iodine therapy in lactating women with Graves disease seems to have minimal impact on the thyroid health of most infants. It’s important to communicate that there was no significant benefit of potassium iodide treatment regarding the prevention of hypothyroidism in these cases.
Read More
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9.5
Effective treatment
Potassium citrate has been quite beneficial for managing my hypothyroidism.
