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- Ashwagandha root extract (ARE) is a traditional herbal supplement used in Ayurvedic medicine but has been linked to thyrotoxicosis, a condition related to excessive thyroid hormones.
- A case study describes a 73-year-old woman who developed symptoms of hyperthyroidism after using ARE for two years to treat hypothyroidism, presenting with supraventricular tachycardia and low TSH levels.
- Upon stopping the supplement, the woman's symptoms improved significantly, highlighting the need for increased awareness of this rare side effect associated with Ashwagandha.
Article Abstract
Ashwagandha root extract (ARE) is a reputed herbal supplement in Ayurvedic medicine for a variety of health conditions. To date, scant attention has been paid to thyrotoxicosis associated with Ashwagandha and it is rarely reported in the literature. We report a 73-year-old female who presented with supraventricular tachycardia, symptoms of hyperthyroidism and significantly low TSH levels, after two years of using ARE as a self-administered treatment for hypothyroidism. Full symptomatic resolution and biochemical improvement ensued upon cessation of the supplement. Though the pathophysiology remains obscure, we hope to promote awareness concerning this rare yet possible side effect of Ashwagandha.
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