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Evidence Based Nutraceuticals in the Treatment of Hashimoto’s Disease, by Katie Rothwell, ND

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Hashimoto’s disease is one of the most common endocrine disorders in North America and the primary cause of hypothyroidism in women. This lecture will review the pathophysiology of this disease and then focus specifically on the nutraceuticals that have evidence in treating Hashimoto’s Hypothyroidism, including selenium, vitamin D, inositol, black cumin, and iodine. Testing, dosing, and research will be reviewed and summary protocols will be provided.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this lecture, the clinician will be able to:

  • Understand the pathophysiology of Hashimoto’s disease, and what thyroid antibodies really mean
  • Learn about the nutraceuticals that have research backed evidence for treating Hashimoto’s disease
  • Identify high risk supplements that can worsen or aggravate Hashimoto’s Disease
  • Identify and treat common nutrient deficiencies found in hypothyroidism

CE Credits

CONO: Category A General – 1.0 credit 
British Columbia: Category C General – 1.0 credit
AANP:  General – 1.0 credit
OANP/OBNM: General – 1.0 credit

Dr Katie Rothwell, ND

Dr Katie Rothwell is a Naturopathic Doctor, clinic owner, thyroid authority and educator. Her mission is to break the mold of traditional thyroid care and to bring evidenced based thyroid education to practitioners and patients. As a clinician, Dr Rothwell uses her signature framework and a practical down to earth approach to help her patients navigate the confusing world of thyroid health.

As an educator, she is fiercely passionate about providing accurate, evidenced based thyroid education to a variety of health professionals. She is also a medical advisor, lectures regularly to her ND colleagues and provides consulting services across North America.