Hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism is an ailment characterized by overactivity of the Thyroid Gland.

Other substances that alleviate Hyperthyroidism are listed under the topic for "Thyroid".

Minerals

 Fluorine may inhibit Thyroid function and may therefore be useful for Hyperthyroidism patients. 

 Lithium may be useful for the treatment of Hyperthyroidism.  ^[1]

 Hyperthyroidism may occur as a result of Magnesium deficiency. 

Peptides

 Carnitine may help to prevent and reverse Hyperthyroidism.  ^[2]

Sulfuric Compounds

 Isothiocyanates may inhibit Thyroid function and may thereby alleviate some cases of Hyperthyroidism. 

Vitamins

 Vitamin Amay alleviate Hyperthyroidism. 

 Bugleweed may alleviate Hyperthyroidism (due to Lithospermic Acid and other Organic Acids in Bugleweed lowering the body’s levels of Thyroxine and Thyrotrophin).  ^[3]

 Shankhpushpi may be useful for the treatment of Hyperthyroidism.  ^[4]

Prescribed Medications

 Antithyroid Prescribed Medications (Methimazole or Propylthiouracil) are often used for the treatment of Hyperthyroidism:

 Antithyroid Prescribed Medications sometimes control Hyperthyroidism within eight weeks of commencement of treatment, however sometimes one year or longer of treatment is required.