Posted by Franz on May 20, 2008, at 21:01:05
In reply to Lemon Balm and thyroid, posted by Franz on September 18, 2007, at 1:17:48
> Too bad it seems Lemon Balm is not good for thyroid. I take T4 for sub clinical hypothyroidism.
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> http://www.uspharmacist.com/oldformat.asp?url=newlook/files/Feat/LemonBalm.htm&pub_id=8&article_id=869
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> Antithyrotropic Effect: In animal models, lyophilized extracts of lemon balm have shown antithyrotropic effects.4 Unidentified components of lemon balm have the ability to bind to thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and render it incapable of binding to its receptors in vitro.15 Immunoglobulins (IgG) obtained from nine patients with Graves' disease were shown to inhibit the interaction of TSH with its receptors in a dose-dependent manner. Circulating IgG in plasma binds to TSH receptors and thus prevents TSH from binding to its receptors. Components in lemon balm bind to TSH receptors and preclude IgG or TSH binding to receptors. Caffeic acid present in lemon balm produced similar inhibitory effect on IgG binding.4
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> Do you think this is a real problem?.
I have the same question, sorry to repeat.Today I was feeling very bad and took a tablet of valerian+melissa and felt much better.
Do you think 80-160 mg LB extract can affect thyroid too much?.
Thanks.
poster:Franz
thread:782224
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