Effect of Carum Carvi on Thyroid Hormones and TSH Level

Summary

Carum Carvi has been frequently used in traditional medicine for a variety of disease ranging from dyspepsia to Alzheimer's disease.We observed high TSH levels in few patients with thyroid cancer who receiving Carum Carvi despite being on suppressive dose of levothyroxin. TSH level returned to normal after discontinuation of the Carum carvi. This observation led to a pilot study for evaluation of the effect of carum carvi on thyroid function.

Timeline

Start

2011-05

Primary completion

2011-12

Completion

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