Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Thyroid hormones are the most important factors involved in the regulation of the basal metabolic state, as well as in the oxidative metabolism. Oxidative stress accompanying hyperthyroidism is caused by increased synthesis of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and changes in the antioxidant defence system.Aim of the study: To evaluate the pro-oxidant/antioxidant status and the effect of vitamin E supplementation in damage caused by the excessiv...

Hyperthyroidism in the course of Graves’ disease leads to intensification of oxidative processes resulting in increased oxidative stress.Objectives: The effect of supplementation with vitamin E was monitored on the speed of attaining euthyroidism and on the oxidative stress parameters in patients with Graves’ disease, treated with thiamazole.Patients and methods: We examined 43 hyperthyroid patients and 12 euthyroid healt...