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What causes Hashimoto's thyroiditis, and what is the best method of treatment? Can iodine help this condition?
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Hashimoto is autoimune condition where body produces antibodies against thyroid gland enzymes. Iodine is raw material for thyroid hormones. But when manufacturing unit is getting destroyed it won't help. Final product is t3 t4 so supplementing final product is treatment of choice. It will be life long.
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