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A new health tech partnership between Hashiona, a Hashimoto’s thyroiditis management app, and blood testing platform Plasma by Medichex, will chart the effects of dietary interventions for people with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.
Hashiona will use the blood testing platform to help demonstrate the efficacy of its proprietary nutrition plan. Under its plan, users exclude lactose, gluten, sugar, soy and highly processed foods and instead focus on antioxidant and anti-inflammatory foods.
Along with this, a non-pharmaceutical approach is taken to manage the condition, which the company says can improve the quality of life for people with the condition.
under new partnership Plasma by Medichex Will supply Hashiona’s customers with three at-home blood tests every six weeks. Their results are made available in an online portal, mapping key biomarkers so they can track the progress of the dietary intervention they are undertaking.
Blood tests provide a comprehensive review of thyroid health, monitoring antibody levels, thyroid hormone, vitamin and iron status, and inflammation.
Hashiona is currently undergoing a second trial exploring its efficacy. Eva Gallant, founder of Hashiona, said: “We are testing thyroid biomarkers with an emphasis on antibodies, as we aim to demonstrate that the right dietary intervention reduces inflammation in the body among patients with Hashimoto’s.
“We believe that a specialized diet and holistic approach may provide a lifeline for people with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.”
Medichex launched the plasma platform earlier this year, introduces customizable packages for hassle-free blood testing that can be started quickly. Its diagnostics-as-a-service solution is available to NHS providers and GPs, as well as pharmacies, nutritionists and digital health companies.
Helen Marsden, co-founder and director of Plasma by Medichex, said: “This is a great example of where our Plasma platform can help, to offer Hashiona a trusted diagnostics partner to deliver remote blood tests to their customers, To reliably monitor how the body is reacting to a particular diet.
“We are providing six weekly tracking of biomarkers, distributing hundreds of our CE-marked Thyroid Function and Advanced Thyroid Function kits across the UK. These tests will support the journey to treatment for many people affected by Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.
