SOURCE:
The study’s first author was Valentina V. Huwiler, MSc, of the Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology, Nutritional Medicine and Metabolism, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland. The study was published in Thyroid.
LIMITATIONS:
Due to variations in assays used in the different studies for measures including TPOAb and TGAb, the authors used SMD instead of the mean difference typically recommended when varying assays are used; however, only the effect size can be interpreted and not the clinical significance, the authors noted. Serum selenium concentrations may vary based on the analytical technique. Data on participants’ dietary habits and compliance with study regimens were not available.
DISCLOSURES:
The authors had no disclosures to report.
A version of this article appeared on Medscape.com.