A new study may have just changed how we think about two nutritional supplements that can benefit those with Graves’ disease.
A new 2025 study looked at the combination of L-carnitine and selenium alongside methimazole and the results were more encouraging than I expected. In this episode, I walk you through what the researchers found, including how this combo may help lower thyroid antibodies, improve symptom control, and even reduce the total amount of methimazole needed. I also share my clinical perspective when these nutrients might help, what dosages were studied, and why we still need to look beyond supplements to address deeper triggers like stress, gut health, and environmental toxins.
Tune in to learn what this new research could mean for your own healing path.
Episode Timeline:
00:00 – Episode Preview
01:14 - Podcast Intro
01:38 – Graves’ Disease Study Explained
04:45 – Study Design & Methods
06:28 – Key Findings: Antibody Improvement
08:12 – Reduced Methimazole Dosage Benefits
10:05 – Study Limitations & Dosage Notes
12:30 – Selenium & L-Carnitine in Practice
14:48 – Other Triggers and Root Causes
16:35 – Community and Support Resources
18:05 – Bugleweed vs L-Carnitine
20:12 – What True Remission Means
21:38 – TSI vs TRAb Explained
22:09 – Selenium vs LDN Comparison
24:10 – Testing, Maintenance & Final Thoughts
Mentioned in this episode:
- Check the study here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40871722/
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