Levels of Serum Zinc and Manganese among Post-Menopausal Patients with Thyroid Dysfunction

Author(s): Sharique Ahmad*, Saeeda Wasim

Abstract

The objective of this study is to shed more light on the role of trace metals and their mode of action in hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism in Post-Menopausal Patients. The content of the trace elements Zinc and Manganese (Zn, and Mn) in the serum of patients was determined. Forty patients with hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism were participated in this study. Serum zinc and manganese were determined using flame atomic absorption spectrophotometer technique. The study showed that serum zinc and manganese levels of hyperthyroidism patients were significantly lower (p<0.05). While a significant increase in serum manganese level with decrease serum zinc levels in patients with hypothyroidism (p<0.05). The present study confirmed a significant change in the levels of serum Zn, Mn in hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism among Post-Menopausal patients and these changes may be related to pathophysiology of thyroid disease.

10.21746/ijbio.2016.02.0010

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